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Chanel Gold Multi Chain Camellia Flower Runway Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Gold Multi Chain Camellia Flower Necklace is a runway piece in pristine
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Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces

Fei Liu Multi-Layered Chain Necklace Sterling Silver
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, GB
A multi-layered modern necklace. Crafted in 925 sterling silver, the necklace is contemporary in
Category

2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Other, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Citrine Diamond Multi Stone 14kgold Multi Charm Chain Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Gold chain necklace consists of: 14k gold Aquamarine Citrine Ruby Enamel Turquoise Gold plate
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Gold Plate...

18K Yellow Gold 59.1 Ct Semi Precious Multi Gemstone Chain Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gemstone Chain Necklace in 18K Gold studded with mix cut multi gemstone. Accessorize your
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Multi Circle Chain Necklace
Located in McLeansville, NC
A vintage 14 karat yellow gold multi circle chain necklace. This long layering chain features
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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Givenchy Rhinestone, Chain Necklace with Ribbon Closure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Givenchy rhinestone and chain necklace with ribbon closure. Length 16.5", chain drop 8".
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Antique Long and Heavy Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
This elaborate Victorian era yellow gold chain necklace was made in the 19th century, circa 1850s
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

CHANEL gold-tone Rope Chain Necklace VINTAGE
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel vintage chain necklace in gold-tone metal with rope pattern. Has been worn and is in
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

1980s Chanel Gold Triple Chain Belt Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1980s Chanel triple-strand goldtone metal necklace with coin medallions. Can be worn as a belt or a
Category

Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Chanel Multi-row Short Necklace with Golden Metal Chains
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Multi-row short necklace with golden metal chains and medallions
Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Christian Lacroix Golden Metal Multi-Row Thin Chain Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix - (Made in France) Golden metal multi-row thin chain necklace with a golden metal
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1990s French Chain Necklaces

Italian Multi Strand Barrel Bead Chain Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
This elegant Italian multi strand barrel bead chain necklace is a perfect addition to any jewelry
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hermes Brown Foliage Horn Chain Necklace w/ SHW
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Brown Foliage Horn Chain Necklace w/ SHW. This beautiful Hermes necklace is in great
Category

2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

14K Yellow Gold Triple Strand Box Chain Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Triple Strand Box Chain Necklace This gorgeous 14K gold necklace features
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 3 Chain Necklace with Beads
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold 3 Chain Necklace with Balls This beautiful 14k yellow gold chain features 3 chains
Category

20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chanel Baroque Pearl and Gold Chain Long Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Baroque Pearl and Gold Chain Necklace is pristine. A very beautiful piece
Category

20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Chanel Camelia Flowers and CC Logos Long Multi Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Rome, Rome
Long light gold metal multi strand chain necklace by Chanel. Light gold metal chain necklace by
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2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Three Strand Diamond Rondelle White Gold Necklace Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 3 strand 16 inch diamond Rondelle necklace from the designer DD. 68 full cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Givenchy Gold Layered Chain with Rubi Fashion Jewelry Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful layered gold chain necklace with rubi center piece from vintage Givenchy collection
Category

1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Emerald Diamond By The Yard Platinum Long Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This fashionable long platinum diamond emerald chain necklace is crafted in platinum, weighing
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Judith Ripka Estate Tourmaline Pearl Diamond Gold Chain Necklace
By Judith Ripka
Located in Miami, FL
This estate Judith Ripka tourmaline, diamond and pearl chain necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold
Category

1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold

LANVIN Vintage gold multi chain hoop cuban loop necklace belt
By Alber Elbaz
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LANVIN Vintage gold multi chain hoop cuban loop necklace belt Reference: SNKO/A00515 Brand: Lanvin
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Chanel Chain and Faux Pearl Long Double Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in North Miami, FL
This classic Chanel double strand is oval link chain with interspersed faux Chanel pearls. The
Category

1990s French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled

Christian Dior Vintage Gold Toned Multi Chain Tassel Necklace 1967
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned twisted multi chain tassel necklace. All chains cluster together
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Multi Strand Coin Diamond Mariner Chain Necklace Queen Elizabeth II
Located in Milano, IT
Very Pretty Multistrand MARINARE Chain link necklace, fancing a 22KT gold 1962 Queen Elizabeth II
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Double Strand White Grey Pearl CC Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 2010 collection double strand necklace with two accent logo details. Gunmetal with grey and
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2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Panthere Festoon Multi Chain Collier Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This is a one of a kind collar necklace by Cartier, made of solid 18k yellow gold. The piece is
Category

20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Braided Twist Rope Long Chain Versatile Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Unisex Braided Twist Rope Long Chain Versatile Modernist Necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Strand Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Antique French 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Strand Chain Necklace. Crafted in 18 karat yellow
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Antique 1880s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

M2 by Mary Margrill Multi-Strand Sapphire, Diamond Mother of Pearl Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This wonderfully designed multi-chain layered charm necklace by M2 by Mary Margrill is sure to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

16.62 Carats Diamond Platinum Diamond by the Yard Chain Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
" and crafted in Platinum. An interval of mix size Diamonds adorns the chain all around. This necklace
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Chanel 3 Strand Gold Chain Pearl Long Necklace, early 1980s
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
necklace is made up of chains of rich gold plate interspersed with groups of 2, 5 and 7 faux glass center
Category

Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate

1980s Chanel Gold Double Chain Link Necklace with Faux Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Chanel necklace from the late 1980s. Double strand gold tone chain link with small single strand
Category

Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

TOGA ARCHIVES silver Eagles red crystal studs chain short necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOGA ARCHIVES silver Eagles red crystal studs chain short necklace Reference: BSHW/A00061 Brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Tiffany Co. 18K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Chain Toggle Necklace
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Towson, MD
This elegant estate Tiffany & Co. necklace is crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Clarissa Bronfman 14kgold Diamond Citrine Aquamarine Multi Charm Chain Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
14k gold Aquamarine Citrine Ruby Enamel Turquoise Gold plate Emerald 925 sterling silver
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, ...

Chanel Brand New Silver CC Enamel Crystal Multi Chain Pearl Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Silver CC Enamel Crystal Multi Chain Pearl Necklace * Marked 14 * Made in France
Category

2010s French Artisan Chain Necklaces

Diamond Clasp Hex Elements Multi-Functional Double Chain and Lariat Necklace
By Fern Freeman
Located in Dallas, TX
Multi-functional Necklace handcrafted by jewelry designer Fern Freeman in New York in 14k yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond Round Chain Necklace in 18K White Gold Platinum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous necklace featuring 70 carats of black round diamonds. Handmade in 18k white gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

1980 s Vintage Chanel Double Strand Pearl Gold Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel gold tone metal double-strand necklace accented with pearl glass beads. Can be worn single
Category

Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Braided Twist Rope Long Chain Versatile Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE Vintage Unisex Braided Twist Rope Long Chain Versatile Modernist Necklace
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Bulgari 18ct Yellow Gold And Multi Gem Set Long Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A stylish 18ct gold and gem set necklace by Bulgari c.2000s, the loop in loop gold trace chain
Category

Early 2000s Italian Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Tassel Crystals Braid Chain Rope Gold Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1973 Vintage Unisex Tassel Crystals Braid Twist Chain Rope Long Modernist
Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Unisex Seven 7 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1964 Vintage Unisex Seven 7 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Elegant Modernist
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian Baroque Pearl 10 Karat Gold 54 Inch Long Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Long chain necklace is comprised of intersecting disk-like links With baroque pearl stations
Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Twenty 20 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Gold Necklace
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1968 Vintage Unisex Twenty 20 Strands Layers Chain Chunky Statement Modernist
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Anchor Interlocked Linked Curb Chain Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Anchor Interlocked Linked Curb Chain Modernist Long Necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair Vintage Asian Gold Tone Chain Necklaces With Jade Glass Bead
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1960's coordinating pair of Asian style necklaces are reminiscent of 1920's Art Deco jewelry
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Braided Woven Mesh Intertwined Chain Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Braided Woven Mesh Intertwined Chain Link Unisex Modernist Choker
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Braided Woven Mesh Intertwined Chain Link Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1965 Braided Woven Mesh Intertwined Chain Link Unisex Modernist Choker
Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Celine Vintage Unisex Triumph Pendant Iconic Logo Chain Interlock Belt Necklace
By Celine
Located in Wokingham, England
Celine Vintage Unisex Triumph Pendant Iconic Logo Chain Interlock Belt Necklace, Gold Plated Very
Category

1990s French Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Christian Dior Vintage Lapis Navy Oval Cabochon Crystals Chain Long Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Lapis Navy Blue Oval Cabochon Foil Stones Crystals Charm Chain
Category

Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

CLARISSA BRONFMAN Gold PprClip Chain Multi Color Malachite Bear Charm Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
Paper clip necklace consists of: - pink quartz - aquamarine - 925 sterling silver 14k gold plating
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Malachite, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, G...

Multi Stone Long Gold Chain
Located in Darnestown, MD
Fourteen karat gold chain with ten faceted stones of amethyst; citrine and aquamarine. Measures 36
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Turkish Chain Necklaces

Christian Dior Vintage Burgundy Flower Oval Pendant Layer Strand Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
) '. 100% Genuine. Materials: Gold Plated metal. Length: 36 cm. Extend chain: 5.5 cm. Pendant: 3.0*2.6 cm
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Vintage 1970s German Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

David Yurman Diamond Buckle Necklace Double Wheat Chain Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
double wheat chain design with a sparkling diamond buckle. The necklace is perfect for any occasion and
Category

1990s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

ALICE CAVINESS c.1940 s Bronze Red Confetti Bead Double Chain Necklace
By Alice Caviness
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1940's early Alice Caviness bronze tone double chain red confetti glass bead necklace
Category

Vintage 1940s Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Multi Chain Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of multi chain necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find a collection of 72 vintage versions or 151 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of multi chain necklaces made by Contemporary jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but David Yurman, Jona and Tiffany Co. produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 69, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut multi chain necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. Most of our multi chain necklaces for sale are for women, but there are 79 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Multi Chain Necklaces?

On average, multi chain necklaces at 1stDibs sell for $3,898, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $207,969 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Multi Chain Necklaces
  • It is a type of gold necklace made with cuban links. They are mostly made in gold but can be set with diamonds. It is a very popular style nowadays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A curb chain necklace is composed of round links that are slightly twisted, flattened, interlocked and looped together to form a chain. Curb chain necklaces are popular in very fine formations as well as much chunkier variations. They are ideal for creating statement necklaces. Shop various designs of curb chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular chain necklace at any given moment can vary based on trends. However, some styles have a long history of wear and remain in fashion despite changing trends. These include the oval link, the paper clip, the curb link, the rope and the herringbone. Find a wide variety of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Chain necklaces are always in fashion. Jewelry trends are frequently changing but a dazzling chain necklace is a jewelry box essential. Fashionable chain necklaces include curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link. Designers have tweaked a few styles repeatedly over the years, changing their scale and proportion. Find antique and vintage chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    An anchor chain is an unusual jewelry chain that can be fairly heavy and is a nice choice for men. You may also find that this is called a mariner chain. These chain links are often rounded, like a cable chain, or flattened so all the links lie the same way, like a cable chain. 1stDibs has a wide variety of anchor chains on sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    What the most popular necklace chain is at any given time has a lot to do with jewelry trends, which are constantly shifting, as well as personal taste. There are all kinds of stylish necklace chains out there, so there is no need to limit yourself to what is trending! In fact, finding just the right gold chain necklace is surprisingly complicated. Googling that phrase generates results ranging from bold hip-hop pieces to demure oval links. Narrow down your search to "gold chain necklace" on 1stDibs, and you still get more than 2,000 jewels. Some of the most popular chain necklaces include oval chain links, paper clip chains, curb link chains, snake chains and ball chains. Find your next chain necklace on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The most popular necklace chain length is arguably 18 inches. Called the princess length, the 18-inch chain works well on its own or with pendants. However, many people do prefer necklaces in other lengths. Shorter collar and choker necklaces can work well with strapless tops or for visually shortening a long neck, while longer necklaces can elongate the neck and are a great pick for layering. Shop a large selection of chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    The necklaces with a chain hanging down from them are usually called lariats. Some people refer to them as Y-shaped necklaces. Lariat necklaces first became popular during the age of Art Deco. Pieces from the era usually feature platinum metal and are set with pearls, diamonds and other gemstones. On 1stDibs, find a selection of lariat necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    What a long chain necklace is called depends on its length. Opera chains are 26 to 36 inches long and typically hang below the chest. At 37 inches and longer, rope chains are the longest styles and can be worn loose, layered, wrapped or knotted. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chain necklaces.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A flat chain necklace is called a curb chain. These are made of round or oval links that are twisted so they lay flat when worn. This style of chain is versatile and strong. Shop a variety of curb chain jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The strongest style of chain for a necklace is a thick link chain. Link chains are the strongest type of chain because these chains do not have a bending point, and therefore can twist and be folded a number of ways without damaging the chain. There are many different types of link chains, including wheat chains, figaro chains, cable link chains, mariner link chains and curb link chains. When searching for a durable chain, avoid hollow chains and opt for independently soldered links that will never pull apart. Shop different styles of necklace chains and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

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