Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Thai Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
1990s Modern Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 22k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold-filled
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, Moonstone, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Baroque Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
1970s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Gold Plate, 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.





