Chain Necklaces
19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1840s American Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
1820s British George IV Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
19th Century European Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Pinchbeck
19th Century Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Cut Steel
1830s Maltese Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century German Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Retro Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
1920s British George V Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British George V Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
1790s French Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold
16th Century French Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s British George V Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s British George V Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British George V Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
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.