Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cat’s Eye, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Blue Topa...
Late 19th Century British Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
1920s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Go...
19th Century English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-fil...
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, PVD-Coated, Brass, Mixed Metal, Niello, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18...
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Di...
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bulgarian Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, 18k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Steel
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Steel
Late 20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Whi...
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.