Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, P...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Topaz
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Singaporean Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Mixed Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
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.