Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century British Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Renaissance Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Citrine, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Chain Necklaces
2010s Irish Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century British Modern Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Bronze
2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Crystal, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 24k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Rhodium, Silver, Ster...
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Israeli Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s British Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s European Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose 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.