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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Chain Necklace with Acorn Detail, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Yves Saint Laurent necklace in gold plate. This heritage statement necklace comprises a flat, wide curb chain in a cho...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Opal Emerald Diamond 18 Karat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This pendant has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. It is hand set with 8.08 carats Opal, .21 carats emerald & .38 carats of sparkling diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond Heart Memento Mori Style Necklace Victorian Style
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Enamel Heart Pendant Chain Necklace White Diamond and Pearls, Memento Moris Style
Designer: J DAUPHIN
Materials:
– Chain: Gold-plated brass, hand-painted black enamel (also a...
Category
2010s Indian Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel
Early Tapio Wirkkala "Puillikuu" Sterling Silver Necklace, 1972
Located in Houston, TX
Tapio Wirkkala "Puilikuu" necklace
Finland, ca 1972 (early example and not a reproduction)
Sterling silver, metal
Produced by N Westerback, Finland
Impressed with "NW", sil...
Category
1970s Finnish Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
18K White Gold 27 Carats Diamond By The Yard Chain Necklace 42 Inches Long
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning Diamond by the Yard necklace, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18k white gold. This exquisite piece features a remarkable total carat weight of 27.00 carats, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Sideway Diamond Cross Necklace Natural Brilliant Diamond
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sideway Diamond Cross Necklace in 18k Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold.
18k Solid Gold Cross Necklace showcasing 31 Brilliant round ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Chain Necklace with Diamonds and Pink Tourmaline Center, Adjustable
Located in Nantucket, MA
A lovely and delicate 14K gold chain necklace featuring a gold bar at the middle adorned with three heart-shaped, faceted pink tourmaline gemstones with two round faceted diamonds in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Alex Jona Briolette-Cut Black Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold necklace with black rhodium, with briolette cut black diamonds weighing 61.3 carats. Chain Length: L 47 in /...
Category
2010s Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, White Gold
Platinum Natural Diamonds By The Yard Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This Platinum 18-Inch Diamonds by the Yard Necklace brings elegance and sophistication with approximately 2.7 carats total weight of dazzling round diamonds. Each diamond is meticulo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Alex Jona Aventurine Cylinder Pendant 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold chain necklace suspending a sleek aventurine cylinder weighing 5.18 carats.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Aventurine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Buccellati Reversible Long Gold Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Darnestown, MD
Long 18 karat gold chain necklace by Buccellati with a different finish on either side. One side is gloss and the other has a lightly textured finish made of extremely fine straight ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Oval Cut Natural Ruby Pendant Double Layer Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby Pendant with Diamonds around studded in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut ruby with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Person on Swing Diamond Necklace 2 Tone 14k White and Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 14k White and Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 8.0 Grams
Chain Length: 18.5"
Pendant Diameter: 0.75" x 0.75"
Diamond Count: 24 Round Brilliant cut...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Box Chain Necklace, Size L
By Tateossian
Located in Fulham business exchange, London
Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Box Chain Necklace, Size L
Keep with the current trend of gold-plated accessories by layering up...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Genuine Black Diamond Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace, 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Genuine Black Diamond Beads Wire-Wrapped Necklace 18" in 18K White Gold. The weight is 39 carats, and the beads range from 4MM to 4.50MM.
We c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Suzy Levian 14K Rose Gold Round Black & Blue Diamond Pendant
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This spectacular pendant from the Suzy Levian collection features an array of pave diamonds, shaped in a 14k rose gold circle setting. An array of 1.95 ct TDW of blue and black diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Blue Diamond, Black Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat White Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, CH
Alex Jona Design Collection, Hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, 17.7 inch-45cm., long link chain necklace.
Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Bronze Gold Filled J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Virgin Mary Medal Chunky Chain Necklace Bronze Gold Filled J Dauphin
Exclusive piece of a Miraculous Medal Oval pendant called "Principle of life" with a 24" chain, can be...
Category
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold-filled, Bronze, Silver
Single Large Pearl Omega Chain Necklace 14K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 14k White Gold
Total Weight: 7.8 Grams
Necklace Length: 17"
Pearl Type: Cultured
Pearl Bead Diameter : 13.5 mm
Stamped: "14KT" "Indonesia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Solid 10K White Gold 0.5mm Rope Chain Necklace, Unisex Chain
Located in New York, NY
Presenting a feminine classic: a simple and dainty 10K white gold rope chain, available in your choice of 16, 18 or 20 inches. This thin, 1/2-millimeter wide chain fastens securely w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
White Gold, 10k Gold
Diamond & Mahogany Cross Pendant Necklace 18k Rose Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Very unique diamond and mahogany cross pendant rose gold.
0.36 carats of round brilliant diamonds. Approximately G/H color and SI clarity. 18k rose gold and mahogany wood.
Accommoda...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Triple Tahitian Pearl Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications:
Necklace Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 2.9 Grams
Chain Length: 20"
Stamped: "14K"
Pearl: Tahitian Pearls
Pearl Diameter: 1 pearl is 8 mm 1 is 6.3 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold Dainty Tiny Trumpet Charm Pendant Necklace Musical Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Trumpet Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Delicate Dainty Trumpet Necklace with natural diamond set in 14k ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 9 Carat Rose Gold Antique Albert Chain, circa 1900's
Located in London, GB
The classic design of this wonderful antique Albert chain and the warm tone of the 9 carat rose gold make it a timeless accessory to complement any attire.
The chain denotes fantast...
Category
20th Century English Late Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Suzy Levian 14 Karat White Gold White Diamond Flower Station Necklace
By Suzy Levian
Located in Great Neck, NY
This unique Suzy Levian diamond station flower necklace displays round-cut diamonds on 14 karat white gold setting. This gorgeous necklace contain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Tennis Necklace 14k White Gold 7 Carat, Natural Round Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond tennis necklace features beautifully cut round diamonds set gorgeously in 14k gold.
Metal: 14k Gold
Diamond Cut: Round Natural (Not Lab Grown or Moissanite)
Total Appr...
Category
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
18k Gold Hamsa Hand Necklace Evil Eye Necklace Diamond Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful little Hamsa Hand Pendant is made of 18k solid gold available in three colors, White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
Delicate Minimal Necklace is adorned with natural whit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Leyser 18K White Gold Multi-Colour Gemstones & Diamonds Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine gemstones.
This 18k white gold (62.26g) necklace has 30x fine facetted gemstones (round, 8mm, Tourmal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Morganite, Tourmaline, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
17.5" 14K Gold Sparkle Oval Link Necklace ~6.2g R4506
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 17.5" 14K Gold Sparkle Oval Link Necklace ~6.2g
♥ Each link measures about 5.7x4.1mm
♥ Material: 14K gold
♥ Free shipping in the US.
♥ This is an in-stock item and ready to ship r...
Category
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Chanel 80s Scales Textured Magnifier Necklace
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel long logo scales pattern magnifier necklace. Can be worn single or double. Collection 23. Comes with original pouch or box.
D 2.75".
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Aquamarine Bronze Choker
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Bead Necklace Medal Virgin Mary Aquamarine Bronze Choker
16" Long, Findings are Gold Filled except Pendant in Bronze
The Opal beads a...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Opal, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Bronze
David Yurman 18k Yellow Gold Pastel Pink and Ivory Opera Length Pearl Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: David Yurman
Material: 18K yellow gold
Weight: 79.30 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kenneth Jay Lane Whimsical Brown, Cream & Black "Relaxing Leopard" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Kenneth Jay Lane whimsical "Relaxing Leopard" in shades of brown, cream and black enamel accented with gilded gold hardware as well as an etched gilded gold necklace. Eyes are...
Category
1990s North Korean Modernist Chain Necklaces
0.50 Carat Small Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Platinum in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: Platinum
Diamond Details: Approx. 0.50ctw of round cut Diamonds. Diamonds are G/H in color and VS in clarity
Pendant Measurements: 12mm x 2mm x 15.70mm
Length: 16 inches lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 1.54ct Diamonds by the Yard Necklace in Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. diamonds by the yard necklace in platinum, accompanied by Tiffany & Co. box.
This necklace fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Christian Dior Ribbed Link Necklace, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1980s Christian Dior statement chain necklace in gold plate. This heritage necklace features large three-dimensional curb chain links with a unique ribbed texture, giving it...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, original antique Victorian 0.24 carat emerald and opal 15 karat yellow gold three locket necklace; part of our divers...
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 4.62 Carat Round Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Cape May, NJ
Era: New
Composition: 14K White Gold
Primary Stone: Round Brilliant Diamonds
Carat Weight: 4.62 Carats In Total
Color/Clarity: I-K / VS2-SI1
Necklace Length: 16 Inches
Necklace...
Category
2010s Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Art Deco Style Pendant Necklace
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The beauty of this pendant lies in the simplicity of its construction. Concentric circular and oval gold rings with sprinkles of diamonds on it adds to the elegant beauty of this pen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14k Gold Diamond Seed of Life Necklace Flower of Life Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Seed of Life Necklace is made of 14k solid gold.
Available in three colors of gold: Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold.
Sacred Seed of Tree Pen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Rondel Beaded Woven Necklace 1.07 Carats 14 Karat Yellow Gold 9.07 Grams
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold beaded woven chain featuring 5 stations of 90 diamond rhondels weighing 1.07 carats.
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Category
2010s Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jose Hess 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Necklace with Hearts and Diamond Squiggle
By Jose Hess
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely, delicate diamond drop necklace is the perfect blend of simplicity and elegance. Featuring a narrow snake chain and a sparkling diamond squiggle motif, this beautiful pi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.5mm Paperclip Chain 16 Inch Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Sturdy Clasp
Located in Austin, TX
These paperclip links are a sleek style that looks good in any setting. Wear it alone or stacked!
The details for this beautiful necklace are listed below:
Metal Quality: 14 karats
...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 15 Carat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Link Two Tone Albert Chain, c.1920's
Located in London, GB
Made famous by Prince Albert of England in the late 20th century, the Albert chains are one of the most versatile and loved pieces of jewellery.
This particular model is a very rare...
Category
1920s European Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
This necklace boasts a definitive design in 14k white gold and enhanced by diamonds and a stunning pear-shaped blue sapphire. The long layout of the necklace makes for a dramatic look on the neck. The brilliant white of the diamonds set against white gold create a bright, glittering accessory that is impossible to miss! The arching curves of the white gold cradle...
Category
1930s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Minimalist Necklace Spiritual Jewelry
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace in 18K White Gold / Rose Gold / Yellow Gold.
31 round cut diamonds set the shape of the simple and elegant design pendant. The diamonds are very high quality ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Rose Gold Diamond Sapphire Pearl Adjustable Necklace
Located in Central, HK
Adjustable necklace in 18k rose gold with 16 pieces round brillant diamonds , 184 pieces pink round sapphires and 1 piece purple fresh water pearl...
Category
2010s Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold
14k Gold 0.14 Carat Diamond Minimalist Evil Eye Protection Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The beautiful little Evil Eye pendant is made from 14k solid gold adorned with natural white round cut diamonds. This necklace is designed to protect the wearer from the negativity a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Egyptian Revival Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Diamond Link Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
CARTIER Diamond Link Necklace in 18k Yellow and White Gold.
A weighty yet wearable link chain by Cartier dating from the 1980s. This vint...
Category
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Bulgari Lucea Yellow Gold Long Chain Pearl Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
The Bulgari Bvlgari Lucea 18k Yellow Gold 34" 7mm Pearl Necklace showcases a sleek design with lustrous 7mm pearls. Crafted in exquisite 18k yellow...
Category
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LOUIS FERAUD Gold Tone Rhinestone Filled Charm Letters Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Munich, DE
A rare Louis Féraud gold tone statement necklace and bracelet set from the 1980s featuring each a massive gold tone chain, clear rhinestone filled "LOUIS FERAUD" charm letters and a ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Napier Vintage Egyptian Revival Sculptural Necklace
By Napier
Located in North Miami, FL
The molten look of the gold plated part of this fabulous vintage signed 1970's Napier necklace is very sculptural. It has a warrior meets Egyptian Revival dramatic look with a green ...
Category
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This necklace is intricately designed with natural wild pearls and green gemstones, showcasing a vintage and elegant style. Each pearl radiates a soft, lustrous glow, complemented by...
Category
Early 20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Natural Pearl
14k Gold Square Charm Diamond Necklace Dainty Charm Necklace
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Square Charm Diamond Necklace is made of 14k solid gold available in three colors of gold, Rose Gold / White Gold / Yellow Gold.
Lightweight and gorgeous, these are a great gift for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Chain Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Medal Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Silver Chain J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Medal Pearl Necklace Sacred Heart Silver Chain
Designer: J Dauphin
Symbols or medals can become a powerful tool in our arsenal for the spiri...
Category
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Star Link Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold Chunky Star Link Chain
beautiful detailed chunky chain
The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in a gift...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
1.65 Carat Green Emerald Oval Cut Fashion Necklaces In 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
This necklace features an oval-cut green emerald with a weight of 1.65 carats, set in 14k yellow gold (YG). Emeralds are renowned for their rich green color, and the oval cut is a cl...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Rounded Belt Buckle 14k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tiffany & Co Rounded Belt Buckle 14k Gold. Unique and discontinued belt buckle make in 14k solid gold heavy weighting 21g
The belt buckle has a rounded finish to it and is e...
Category
1960s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Materials
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.