Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold
1960s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1970s American Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s French Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
1970s German Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Zircon, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k 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.





