Chain Necklaces
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Chain Necklaces
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Tiger s Eye, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Quartz, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
1980s French Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
2010s French Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s British Vintage Chain Necklaces
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.





