Jet Choker
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1860s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Medieval Pendant Necklaces
Bronze
1920s Unknown Belts
1880s French Formal Gowns
Mid-20th Century Italian Drawings
Paper
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20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
20th Century French Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces
1970s French Coats
20th Century French Coats and Outerwear
1990s French Coats
20th Century French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fur Puffer Coats
Antique 1860s American Victorian Brooches
Vintage 1950s French Regency Brooches
Base Metal, Bronze, Silver Plate
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
1980s Italian Coats and Outerwear
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Platinum
Recent Sales
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century British Choker Necklaces
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Nepalese Artisan Choker Necklaces
Agate, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Brass
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Rope Necklaces
Other
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Drawings
Paper
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Native American Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s German Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French 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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