Bow Choker
1990s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
Vintage 1960s Unknown Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Choker Necklaces
Crystal
Antique 1890s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Drop Necklaces
1990s American Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Early 2000s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s European Etruscan Revival Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1980s French Day Dresses
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Base 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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