Chain Necklaces
1980s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Silver Plate
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1820s European George IV Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s English Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Greek Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Peridot, Yellow 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
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose 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.