Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Cat’s Eye
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Renaissance Revival Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Pakistani Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1990s North American Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Bronze, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Gothic Revival Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Afghan Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Black Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Russian Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Steel
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Steel
19th Century French Etruscan Revival Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Steel
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel
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.