5 Strand Choker Necklace
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century Dutch Choker Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1890s Dutch Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
20th Century Choker Necklaces
White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterli...
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other
Mid-20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
People Also Browsed
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Brooches
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Fashion Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage 1970s European Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Carnelian, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Paraiba, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
1970s French Top Handle Bags
Recent Sales
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Turquoise, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Choker Necklaces
White Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
1990s Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Danish Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
American Choker Necklaces
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Chinese Post-War Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Antique 1880s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
1990s American Romantic More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Danish Modern Choker Necklaces
Turquoise
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Apatite, Freshwater Pearl, Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Other, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Apatite, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Rhodium
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique 1880s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Chrysophrase, Platinum
1990s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl
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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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