Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Opal, Topaz, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Multi-gemstone, Crystal, Amethyst, Amazonite, Yellow Gold, Gold-...
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Portuguese Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Italian Etruscan Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Peridot, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
14k 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.