Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Byzantine Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Unknown Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Byzantine Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s German Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Kunzite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Byzantine Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White 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.