Bead Choker
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Labradorite, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Gold
1990s Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold-filled
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultur...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s European Beaded Necklaces
Amber, 9k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Y...
Vintage 1950s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Quartz, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Kyanite, Silver, Mixed Metal
20th Century Choker Necklaces
White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s European Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
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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