Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1820s European George IV Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold
1890s Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
1980s Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s American Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Vietnamese Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Brass
Early 2000s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1960s Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Belgian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Spanish Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
19th Century English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
20th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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.