A ubiquitous addition to your jewelry family, the gold chain link necklace has more than once provoked the most eloquent thoughts. “My mother would probably find a thin gold chain in the back of a drawer, tuck it into a really tight knot, and give it to me to untie,” recalls author Anne Lamotte. “It smells of shiny sweat and turns me on: a gold chain links you to the great fairy tales and myths, Arabia and India; bears the weight of the world, but is lighter than a feather.”
Indeed, a gold link necklace can be lighter than a feather, so it’s almost invisible – obviously only when it catches the light. Or it can be so huge and bold that you can hear it yelling across a crowded room. A shimmering link necklace can happily float over an evening dress (we’ll be out again someday!) as it can dress up your everyday sweatshirts and hoodies. (When the great revolutionary leader Rosa Luxemburg said, “Those who don’t move, don’t notice their chains,” was she saying you were wearing tracksuits?)
Sometimes Gold Chains Their names speak for themselves: boxes, strings, beads, and of course, the current favorite, paper clips. (After a while, young people might ask, “What’s a paperclip?”) Other links have more cryptic nicknames—think Cuban, Figaro, or Wheat.
Regardless of the gold chain, these necklaces have pretty much replaced charm bracelets as a way to keep your favorite talisman close to your heart. Sure, you can buy a chain that already has its own charm attached, but wouldn’t it be more fun to build your own collection, adding highly personalized charms as the mood strikes?
Here, our guide to the best and brightest gold chain necklaces:
Everyday
Not-so-basic gold chains, peeking out from under plain shirts, can make your outfit stand out all day, every day. Consider links from boxes to beads, opt for the popular paper clip, or show off an updated version of the nameplate in homage to Carrie Bradshaw.
Liz Mandler-Carat Gold Necklace
M Jeweler Figaro-k gold collar
Lucy Williams Necklace
Jennifer Fisher Dean Necklace
Mejuri Horizontal Engraving Bar Necklace
Anita Ko Havana small
Romantic
Most romantic The gold chain necklace may feature celestial decorations or embody the most iconic symbol of love – the eternal heart.
Foundrae True Love and Resilience Necklace
Jenny Bird Vera Necklace
Irene Neuwirth Gold Heart-Necklace
-k gold diamond necklace
Jacques Eicher -k gold, tourmaline and diamond necklace
Elizabeth Moore Eye of the Sun Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
DEFINITE
Not all of your jewelry needs to scream and shout—the thinnest gold chain can be powerful even when it’s subtle statement (especially if you add small diamonds. )
Melissa Kaye Aria mini -k gold diamond necklace
Mejuri Baby Box Chain Necklace
Jennifer Meyer Mini Star -Carat Gold Necklace
Mateo Gold and Diamond Half Moon Pendant Necklace
Bold
Thick gold chain links can turn those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers T-shirts and silk shirts were elevated to the highest realms of heaven.
Paco Rabanne XL Chainring necklace
Laura Lombardi Calle Gold Plated Necklace
Cult Gaia Reyes Necklace
Bottega Veneta Gourmette Chunky Chain Choker
Sylvia Toledano Choker Necklace
Meadowlark Lucia Sterling Silver Twist Rope Necklace
SPECIAL OCCASION
Your best friend’s wedding? Black tie holiday party? No matter the situation, you need a little glitz. Here are chains that can be pulled over a sheath dress to welcome the day.
Pomellato Fantina Rose Gold Lariat Necklace
Rainbow K Victoria -Open Gold Diamond Necklace
Miramore Classic Double Chain
Laura Lombardi Martina Recycled Gold Plated Necklace
Pacharee Gold Plated Pearl Necklace
Tory Burch Roxanne Chain Tiered Necklace
Best for Charms
Building on your charm collection, adding these finds to a long gold chain necklace is an ode to jewelry joy—and the perfect way to show off your unique personality.
Maria Blake Cosmopolitan necklace
Azlee Large Round Chain Handmade Chain
Marla Aaron Not So Heavy Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader Snake Chain Necklace
Ashley Zhang Jewelry Albert chain
Foundrae Heavy-Carat Gold Necklace
ALL OUT Glamour
THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN ONE CARAT? carat. If you’re in the market for a gold chain necklace set with a few gemstones – which will add sophistication to your fine jewelry piece – the options below are perfect additions to your wish list.
David Yurman Lexington Diamond Y Necklace
45666037505282671Stone & Strand Diamond Tennis Necklace
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Nadine Aysoy Catena Gold Necklace with Emeralds
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25185454456303999
32027475399337295 Shay Illusion Diamond and Gold Choker
1647597296852394
1647597291200591
1647597292015863 Zoë Chicco Gold and Diamond Drop Medium Curb Link Necklace
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39388987555884Tiffany & Co. Double Chain Pendant
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M Jeweler Figaro-k gold collar
Lucy Williams Necklace
Mejuri Horizontal Engraving Bar Necklace
Anita Ko Havana small
Romantic
Most romantic The gold chain necklace may feature celestial decorations or embody the most iconic symbol of love – the eternal heart.
Foundrae True Love and Resilience Necklace
Jenny Bird Vera Necklace
Irene Neuwirth Gold Heart-Necklace
-k gold diamond necklace
Jacques Eicher -k gold, tourmaline and diamond necklace
Elizabeth Moore Eye of the Sun Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
DEFINITE
Not all of your jewelry needs to scream and shout—the thinnest gold chain can be powerful even when it’s subtle statement (especially if you add small diamonds. )
Melissa Kaye Aria mini -k gold diamond necklace
Mejuri Baby Box Chain Necklace
Jennifer Meyer Mini Star -Carat Gold Necklace
Mateo Gold and Diamond Half Moon Pendant Necklace
Bold
Thick gold chain links can turn those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers T-shirts and silk shirts were elevated to the highest realms of heaven.
Paco Rabanne XL Chainring necklace
Laura Lombardi Calle Gold Plated Necklace
Cult Gaia Reyes Necklace
Bottega Veneta Gourmette Chunky Chain Choker
Sylvia Toledano Choker Necklace
Meadowlark Lucia Sterling Silver Twist Rope Necklace
SPECIAL OCCASION
Your best friend’s wedding? Black tie holiday party? No matter the situation, you need a little glitz. Here are chains that can be pulled over a sheath dress to welcome the day.
Pomellato Fantina Rose Gold Lariat Necklace
Rainbow K Victoria -Open Gold Diamond Necklace
Miramore Classic Double Chain
Laura Lombardi Martina Recycled Gold Plated Necklace
Pacharee Gold Plated Pearl Necklace
Tory Burch Roxanne Chain Tiered Necklace
Best for Charms
Building on your charm collection, adding these finds to a long gold chain necklace is an ode to jewelry joy—and the perfect way to show off your unique personality.
Maria Blake Cosmopolitan necklace
Azlee Large Round Chain Handmade Chain
Marla Aaron Not So Heavy Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader Snake Chain Necklace
Ashley Zhang Jewelry Albert chain
Foundrae Heavy-Carat Gold Necklace
ALL OUT Glamour
THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN ONE CARAT? carat. If you’re in the market for a gold chain necklace set with a few gemstones – which will add sophistication to your fine jewelry piece – the options below are perfect additions to your wish list.
David Yurman Lexington Diamond Y Necklace
45666037505282671Stone & Strand Diamond Tennis Necklace
38063312420000650
Nadine Aysoy Catena Gold Necklace with Emeralds
38063312420000650
25185454456303999
32027475399337295 Shay Illusion Diamond and Gold Choker
1647597296852394
1647597291200591
1647597292015863 Zoë Chicco Gold and Diamond Drop Medium Curb Link Necklace
665933303415726
665933303415726
39388987555884Tiffany & Co. Double Chain Pendant
04000166053220400016605322
Romantic
Most romantic The gold chain necklace may feature celestial decorations or embody the most iconic symbol of love – the eternal heart.
Foundrae True Love and Resilience Necklace
Jenny Bird Vera Necklace
Irene Neuwirth Gold Heart-Necklace
-k gold diamond necklace
Jacques Eicher -k gold, tourmaline and diamond necklace
Elizabeth Moore Eye of the Sun Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
DEFINITE
Not all of your jewelry needs to scream and shout—the thinnest gold chain can be powerful even when it’s subtle statement (especially if you add small diamonds. )
Melissa Kaye Aria mini -k gold diamond necklace
Mejuri Baby Box Chain Necklace
Jennifer Meyer Mini Star -Carat Gold Necklace
Mateo Gold and Diamond Half Moon Pendant Necklace
Bold
Thick gold chain links can turn those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers T-shirts and silk shirts were elevated to the highest realms of heaven.
Paco Rabanne XL Chainring necklace
Laura Lombardi Calle Gold Plated Necklace
Cult Gaia Reyes Necklace
Bottega Veneta Gourmette Chunky Chain Choker
Sylvia Toledano Choker Necklace
Meadowlark Lucia Sterling Silver Twist Rope Necklace
SPECIAL OCCASION
Your best friend’s wedding? Black tie holiday party? No matter the situation, you need a little glitz. Here are chains that can be pulled over a sheath dress to welcome the day.
Pomellato Fantina Rose Gold Lariat Necklace
Rainbow K Victoria -Open Gold Diamond Necklace
Miramore Classic Double Chain
Laura Lombardi Martina Recycled Gold Plated Necklace
Pacharee Gold Plated Pearl Necklace
Tory Burch Roxanne Chain Tiered Necklace
Best for Charms
Building on your charm collection, adding these finds to a long gold chain necklace is an ode to jewelry joy—and the perfect way to show off your unique personality.
Maria Blake Cosmopolitan necklace
Azlee Large Round Chain Handmade Chain
Marla Aaron Not So Heavy Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader Snake Chain Necklace
Ashley Zhang Jewelry Albert chain
Foundrae Heavy-Carat Gold Necklace
ALL OUT Glamour
THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN ONE CARAT? carat. If you’re in the market for a gold chain necklace set with a few gemstones – which will add sophistication to your fine jewelry piece – the options below are perfect additions to your wish list.
David Yurman Lexington Diamond Y Necklace
45666037505282671Stone & Strand Diamond Tennis Necklace
38063312420000650
Nadine Aysoy Catena Gold Necklace with Emeralds
38063312420000650
25185454456303999
32027475399337295 Shay Illusion Diamond and Gold Choker
1647597296852394
1647597291200591
1647597292015863 Zoë Chicco Gold and Diamond Drop Medium Curb Link Necklace
665933303415726
665933303415726
39388987555884Tiffany & Co. Double Chain Pendant
04000166053220400016605322
Jenny Bird Vera Necklace
Irene Neuwirth Gold Heart-Necklace
-k gold diamond necklace
Jacques Eicher -k gold, tourmaline and diamond necklace
Elizabeth Moore Eye of the Sun Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
DEFINITE
Not all of your jewelry needs to scream and shout—the thinnest gold chain can be powerful even when it’s subtle statement (especially if you add small diamonds. )
Melissa Kaye Aria mini -k gold diamond necklace
Mejuri Baby Box Chain Necklace
Jennifer Meyer Mini Star -Carat Gold Necklace
Mateo Gold and Diamond Half Moon Pendant Necklace
Bold
Thick gold chain links can turn those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers T-shirts and silk shirts were elevated to the highest realms of heaven.
Paco Rabanne XL Chainring necklace
Laura Lombardi Calle Gold Plated Necklace
Cult Gaia Reyes Necklace
Bottega Veneta Gourmette Chunky Chain Choker
Sylvia Toledano Choker Necklace
Meadowlark Lucia Sterling Silver Twist Rope Necklace
SPECIAL OCCASION
Your best friend’s wedding? Black tie holiday party? No matter the situation, you need a little glitz. Here are chains that can be pulled over a sheath dress to welcome the day.
Pomellato Fantina Rose Gold Lariat Necklace
Rainbow K Victoria -Open Gold Diamond Necklace
Miramore Classic Double Chain
Laura Lombardi Martina Recycled Gold Plated Necklace
Pacharee Gold Plated Pearl Necklace
Tory Burch Roxanne Chain Tiered Necklace
Best for Charms
Building on your charm collection, adding these finds to a long gold chain necklace is an ode to jewelry joy—and the perfect way to show off your unique personality.
Maria Blake Cosmopolitan necklace
Azlee Large Round Chain Handmade Chain
Marla Aaron Not So Heavy Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader Snake Chain Necklace
Ashley Zhang Jewelry Albert chain
Foundrae Heavy-Carat Gold Necklace
ALL OUT Glamour
THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN ONE CARAT? carat. If you’re in the market for a gold chain necklace set with a few gemstones – which will add sophistication to your fine jewelry piece – the options below are perfect additions to your wish list.
David Yurman Lexington Diamond Y Necklace
45666037505282671Stone & Strand Diamond Tennis Necklace
38063312420000650
Nadine Aysoy Catena Gold Necklace with Emeralds
38063312420000650
25185454456303999
32027475399337295 Shay Illusion Diamond and Gold Choker
1647597296852394
1647597291200591
1647597292015863 Zoë Chicco Gold and Diamond Drop Medium Curb Link Necklace
665933303415726
665933303415726
39388987555884Tiffany & Co. Double Chain Pendant
04000166053220400016605322
Irene Neuwirth Gold Heart-Necklace
-k gold diamond necklace
Jacques Eicher -k gold, tourmaline and diamond necklace
Elizabeth Moore Eye of the Sun Gold, Tanzanite and Diamond Pendant Necklace
DEFINITE
Not all of your jewelry needs to scream and shout—the thinnest gold chain can be powerful even when it’s subtle statement (especially if you add small diamonds. )
Melissa Kaye Aria mini -k gold diamond necklace
Mejuri Baby Box Chain Necklace
Jennifer Meyer Mini Star -Carat Gold Necklace
Mateo Gold and Diamond Half Moon Pendant Necklace
Bold
Thick gold chain links can turn those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers T-shirts and silk shirts were elevated to the highest realms of heaven.
Paco Rabanne XL Chainring necklace
Laura Lombardi Calle Gold Plated Necklace
Cult Gaia Reyes Necklace
Bottega Veneta Gourmette Chunky Chain Choker
Sylvia Toledano Choker Necklace
Meadowlark Lucia Sterling Silver Twist Rope Necklace
SPECIAL OCCASION
Your best friend’s wedding? Black tie holiday party? No matter the situation, you need a little glitz. Here are chains that can be pulled over a sheath dress to welcome the day.
Pomellato Fantina Rose Gold Lariat Necklace
Rainbow K Victoria -Open Gold Diamond Necklace
Miramore Classic Double Chain
Laura Lombardi Martina Recycled Gold Plated Necklace
Pacharee Gold Plated Pearl Necklace
Tory Burch Roxanne Chain Tiered Necklace
Best for Charms
Building on your charm collection, adding these finds to a long gold chain necklace is an ode to jewelry joy—and the perfect way to show off your unique personality.
Maria Blake Cosmopolitan necklace
Azlee Large Round Chain Handmade Chain
Marla Aaron Not So Heavy Gold Necklace
Monica Vinader Snake Chain Necklace
Ashley Zhang Jewelry Albert chain
Foundrae Heavy-Carat Gold Necklace
ALL OUT Glamour
THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN ONE CARAT? carat. If you’re in the market for a gold chain necklace set with a few gemstones – which will add sophistication to your fine jewelry piece – the options below are perfect additions to your wish list.
David Yurman Lexington Diamond Y Necklace
45666037505282671Stone & Strand Diamond Tennis Necklace
38063312420000650
Nadine Aysoy Catena Gold Necklace with Emeralds
38063312420000650
25185454456303999
32027475399337295 Shay Illusion Diamond and Gold Choker
1647597296852394
1647597291200591
1647597292015863 Zoë Chicco Gold and Diamond Drop Medium Curb Link Necklace
665933303415726
665933303415726
39388987555884Tiffany & Co. Double Chain Pendant
04000166053220400016605322
-k gold diamond necklace
Not all of your jewelry needs to scream and shout—the thinnest gold chain can be powerful even when it’s subtle statement (especially if you add small diamonds. ) Thick gold chain links can turn those Zoom-worthy cashmere pullovers T-shirts and silk shirts were elevated to the highest realms of heaven.
Your best friend’s wedding? Black tie holiday party? No matter the situation, you need a little glitz. Here are chains that can be pulled over a sheath dress to welcome the day. Building on your charm collection, adding these finds to a long gold chain necklace is an ode to jewelry joy—and the perfect way to show off your unique personality.
THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN ONE CARAT? carat. If you’re in the market for a gold chain necklace set with a few gemstones – which will add sophistication to your fine jewelry piece – the options below are perfect additions to your wish list.
45666037505282671Stone & Strand Diamond Tennis Necklace Nadine Aysoy Catena Gold Necklace with Emeralds 25185454456303999 32027475399337295 Shay Illusion Diamond and Gold Choker 1647597292015863 Zoë Chicco Gold and Diamond Drop Medium Curb Link Necklace 39388987555884Tiffany & Co. Double Chain PendantDEFINITE
Melissa Kaye Aria mini -k gold diamond necklace
Jennifer Meyer Mini Star -Carat Gold Necklace
Bold
Paco Rabanne XL Chainring necklace
Cult Gaia Reyes Necklace Bottega Veneta Gourmette Chunky Chain Choker
Sylvia Toledano Choker Necklace
Meadowlark Lucia Sterling Silver Twist Rope Necklace
SPECIAL OCCASION
Pomellato Fantina Rose Gold Lariat Necklace
Rainbow K Victoria -Open Gold Diamond Necklace
Miramore Classic Double Chain
Laura Lombardi Martina Recycled Gold Plated Necklace
Pacharee Gold Plated Pearl Necklace
Tory Burch Roxanne Chain Tiered Necklace
Best for Charms
Maria Blake Cosmopolitan necklace
Azlee Large Round Chain Handmade Chain
Monica Vinader Snake Chain Necklace
Foundrae Heavy-Carat Gold Necklace
ALL OUT Glamour
David Yurman Lexington Diamond Y Necklace
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