Chain Necklaces
2010s English Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Chain Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Onyx, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Opal, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Chalcedony, Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, ...
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Coral, Silver, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Hematite, Moonstone, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Swedish Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Citrine, Other, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Jade...
1970s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Agate, Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Bronze
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.