Choker Chain Antique
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s European Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
White Gold
Antique 1890s Swedish Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver
1990s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Rose Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Choker Necklaces
Bronze
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 1860s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Emerald
Antique 1890s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Bracelets
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s French Empire Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Steel
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
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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.
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