Chain Necklaces
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, White Diamond, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Diamond, Quartz, Gold
2010s Spanish Modern Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Tsavorite, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Ama...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Malachite, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, ...
2010s Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rhodolite, Topaz, Quartz, Garnet, Citrine, Carnelian, Amethyst, 18k Gold...
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Enamel
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Quartz, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amazonite, Amethyst, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 14k Gold, Gold-fil...
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Crystal, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
2010s Brazilian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold Plate, Steel
2010s French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Steel
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Quartz, Silver
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Moonstone, Diamond, Aquamarine, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, 14k...
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Italian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold
2010s Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Tanzanite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Rainbow Moonstone, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Gold-filled, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, 18k Gold, 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.