Chain Necklaces
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Platinum, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1910s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1910s British Belle Époque Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1910s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Belle Époque Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, ...
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1910s Belle Époque Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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.