Tiffany Heart Choker
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s American Link Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Chain Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Jade
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Day Dresses
Antique 19th Century Italian Etruscan Revival Link Bracelets
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Clutches
20th Century French Modern Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
1990s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Romantic Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.