Chain Necklaces
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s French Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s German Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980s American Modernist Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s European Artisan Chain Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Jasper, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s South Korean Artist Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s South Korean Artist Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Chain Necklaces
18k 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.