Chain Necklaces
1990s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Chain Necklaces
20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modern Chain Necklaces
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Chain Necklaces
Other, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Platinum
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Coral, Crystal, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow 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.





