Mother Of Pearl Chokers
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Topaz, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
Late 20th Century European Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, Quartz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl
2010s Australian Modern Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Natural Specimens
Coral
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s German Link Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
2010s American Regency Multi-Strand Necklaces
Garnet, Peridot, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 22k Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist More Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 22k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s European Modern Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1980s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Bandannas
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other
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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.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023No, you generally shouldn't get Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry wet. Remove rings and bracelets containing mother-of-pearl before you wash your hands, and take off all mother-of-pearl jewelry before showering, bathing or swimming. You may also want to skip wearing your Van Cleef & Arpels mother-of-pearl pieces if you anticipate being outdoors in heavy rain. Find a wide range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.
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