Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Tourmaline, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century French Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Tourmaline, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Jade, Pearl, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Opal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
16th Century Afghan Art Deco Antique Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Tourma...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Emerald, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold-filled, Bronze, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Gold-filled
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rock...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, S...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Vermeil, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.