Clover Choker
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Sapphire, Rose Gold
20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
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2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
20th Century French Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
20th Century North American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yello...
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Crystal
2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Base Metal, Gold Plate
French Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
1990s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
2010s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Rock Crystal
Antique 1860s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Link Necklaces
Rose Gold, White Gold, Steel, Gold, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
French Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
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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