Chain Necklaces
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1990s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Retro Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Early 1900s Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Chain Necklaces
2010s British Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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.





