Heavy Choker
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s North American Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold
1990s Colombian Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Brass, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
1990s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Argentine Retro Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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