Longuard Chain
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gilt Metal
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Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Chain Necklaces
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
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10k Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
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9k Gold, Sterling Silver
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9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Silver
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
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Garnet, 14k Gold
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Chain Necklaces
10k Gold
Early 20th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s British Modern More Necklaces
9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
Antique 1890s French Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s British Modern More Jewelry
15k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
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10k Gold, 9k Gold, Bronze, Copper, Silver
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9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
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Agate, Silver
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Carnelian, Gold Plate
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Sterling Silver
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Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Silver
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Finding the Right chain-necklaces for You
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.