Chain Necklaces
1970s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold...
Early 2000s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s British Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dutch Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold Plate, Brass, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose 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.





