Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Bronze, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
1990s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
1870s Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire,...
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Carnelian, Pearl, Tiger's Eye, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k...
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Y...
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k ...
2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
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
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.