Chain Necklaces

A chain necklace makes your signature visible

Chain necklaces are often the first piece of jewellery people notice, framing the face and adding considered detail to an open collar, crew neck or evening neckline. The Links' Necklaces Collection brings together necklace chains that can be worn alone for a clean, confident look or used to carry a pendant with personal meaning. Fine links offer subtle polish, while broader links create a more defined statement without needing extra styling. Women’s chain necklaces can add delicate texture to a layered look, and men’s chain necklaces provide an easy finishing touch for everyday wear. Whether you favour a minimal link necklace, a diamond-accented design or a piece chosen to mark an occasion, the right chain becomes part of how you present yourself.

Explore link designs and gemstone details that reflect your style

Link chain necklaces offer a versatile starting point because the shape and scale of each link can change the whole character of a piece. Paperclip chain necklaces use elongated, open links for a contemporary, architectural effect. Rounded links feel softer and more classic, while closely connected links create a smooth line that sits neatly against the skin. Choose a plain chain when you want the metal and silhouette to take focus, or introduce a pendant and stone detail for colour, symbolism or light-catching sparkle.

For a bright, timeless accent, browse Diamond chain necklaces. A Black Diamond detail gives a deeper, more graphic contrast, while Lab Grown Diamond designs offer another diamond option. Colour can make a simple link necklace feel distinctly yours: consider the rich green of an Emerald, the vivid red of a Ruby, or the classic blue of a Sapphire.

Stone size also influences how a necklace reads. Delicate accents in the < 0.10 range keep the focus on the chain, whereas a 0.51 - 1.00 carat selection creates stronger visual presence. A Round cut is a natural choice for a balanced, familiar outline. These options make it easier to select a necklace for daily dressing, a special date or a meaningful gift.

Choose precious metal, stone accents and link profiles with care

Gold chain necklaces offer warmth and lasting versatility, with yellow gold creating a traditional glow and white gold giving a cooler, contemporary finish. At GLAMIRA New Zealand, gold jewellery is available in 9ct, 14ct and 18ct gold, allowing you to choose the metal composition that suits your preference. Silver chain necklaces in sterling silver provide a bright, neutral look that pairs easily with other jewellery and colours.

Pay attention to the chain profile as well as the metal. Slim, closely joined links are understated and work well with pendants. Elongated paperclip links create visible rhythm along the neckline, while more substantial links are designed to stand on their own. Diamond accents add focused brilliance rather than changing the chain’s essential form. When selecting gemstones, consider how their colour works with the metal: yellow gold can heighten warm tones, white gold offers crisp contrast, and sterling silver gives coloured stones a fresh setting. A secure clasp and an adjustable length can also make a necklace easier to wear across different necklines.

How do you pick the right chain length and create a layered look?

Pick a chain length according to where you want the necklace to sit, then vary lengths when layering so each piece remains visible. A shorter chain draws attention to the collarbone, while a longer necklace gives a pendant more room and can complement higher necklines. Measure a favourite necklace laid flat, or use a soft tape around your neck and add the desired drop before choosing. Adjustable length is particularly useful when you move between different outfits.

For layering, begin with one fine chain close to the neck, add a medium-length link chain necklace, then finish with a longer pendant or diamond detail. Keep enough space between each necklace to prevent the links and pendants from visually competing. Combining yellow gold, white gold and sterling silver can look intentional when one element, such as link shape or gemstone colour, ties the pieces together. If your outfit has a busy neckline, one well-proportioned chain often has more impact than several layers.

Make a meaningful necklace your own with GLAMIRA

GLAMIRA lets you personalise the details that make a necklace feel considered, from precious metal and gemstone selection to designs that can be finished with free engraving where available. Personalised chain necklaces are fitting choices for birthdays, Valentine’s Day and Christmas, which falls in New Zealand’s mid-summer season. For wedding celebrations taking place during the popular December to March season, a refined chain can also complement occasion dressing without overpowering it. Every order is supported by free NZ shipping, 60-day returns and a lifetime warranty, so you can choose a piece with clarity and confidence.