Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze, Sterling Silver
1830s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1890s Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1870s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s Australian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1990s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
20th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.