Chain Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1920s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
White Gold
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Silver
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
1920s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Platinum
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
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.