Chain Necklaces
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Black Pearl, Turquoise, Amethyst, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, ...
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Labradorite, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Agate, Labradorite, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s Asian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Blue Sapphire, Brass, Gold Plate
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Opal, Aquamarine, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Opal, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Tanzanite, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Opal, Bronze, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
Late 20th Century British Romantic Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Aquamarine, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Bronze, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Romantic Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Romantic Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, Bronze
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Tanzanite, 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.