Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s British Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k 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.