Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Chain Necklaces
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Finnish Chain Necklaces
Amber, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century German Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
20th Century French Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1910s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Rose Gold
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
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.





