Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1970s Mexican Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, 14k Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Chain Necklaces
Crystal
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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.