Amethyst Bead Choker
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Other, Apatite, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver
1990s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Qatari Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Hats
1910s Wedding Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amber
2010s Uruguayan Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Jade, Tourmaline, Silver, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Antique 1870s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise Matrix, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, White Gold
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Amethyst, Quartz, Jade, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Silver, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Peridot
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Kunzite, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Mixed Metal
2010s Danish Choker Necklaces
Amethyst
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Multi-gemstone, Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
Canadian Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Jade, Rock Crystal
Early 2000s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, White Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Necklaces
1990s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
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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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