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Tiffany & Co. Gold Wire Necklace/Choker
Tiffany & Co. Gold Wire Necklace/Choker

Tiffany & Co. Gold Wire Necklace/Choker

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bethesda, MD

This Tiffany & Co. 18 karatgold wire necklace/choker is a classic piece that exemplifies minimalist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace

Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise pieces, which are inlaid with Arabic symbols in gold. Hallmarked.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Wire Choker Necklace with Cross Pendant 14k Gold
Wire Choker Necklace with Cross Pendant 14k Gold

Wire Choker Necklace with Cross Pendant 14k Gold

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1/2" Hallmarks: 14K A two-pieces jewelry set which consists of the 14k gold wire choker necklace

Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Balenciaga Gilt Metal Choker Necklace Wired Spiral Design
Balenciaga Gilt Metal Choker Necklace Wired Spiral Design

Balenciaga Gilt Metal Choker Necklace Wired Spiral Design

By Balenciaga

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Balenciaga Paris signed choker necklace. Massive gilt metal wired spiral design. Signed

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

King Baby Sterling Silver Wire Pyramid Choker Necklace
King Baby Sterling Silver Wire Pyramid Choker Necklace

King Baby Sterling Silver Wire Pyramid Choker Necklace

By King Baby

Located in Southampton, PA

This King Baby choker necklace is crafted from sterling silver and weighs 34.8 grams, measuring 14

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dior J'adore Gold Wire Torque Choker Necklace
Dior J'adore Gold Wire Torque Choker Necklace

Dior J'adore Gold Wire Torque Choker Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

hilts, this unique choker is the perfect evening piece. Pair with a simple a LBD and stilettos to ensure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Modern 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wire Choker Necklace
Modern 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wire Choker Necklace

Modern 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: Featuring 18K yellow gold, pear shape diamond 0.80ct and round brilliant cut diamond 0.24ct. Inner circumference is 13.5".

Category

2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Masai Multi Wire Silver Choker Necklace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Masai Multi Wire Silver Choker Necklace

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Masai Multi Wire Silver Choker Necklace

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Masai Multi Wire Silver Choker Necklace Measurements: Total Wearable

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

CARTIER London 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace 1970s Vintage
CARTIER London 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace 1970s Vintage

CARTIER London 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace 1970s Vintage

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Cartier London 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Circa 1970s Vintage Here is your chance to

Category

Vintage 1970s English Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s
BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s

BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s

By Boucheron

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker Necklace Small Model
CHRISTIAN DIOR J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker Necklace Small Model

CHRISTIAN DIOR J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker Necklace Small Model

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR iconic J'ADORE gold tone wire choker necklace. Small model. Created by French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

White Gold Collar Hand-Hammered Wire

White Gold Collar Hand-Hammered Wire

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

and finely tuned necklace handmade from one solid 14k white gold wire.

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond-set Dice on Gold Wire
Diamond-set Dice on Gold Wire

Diamond-set Dice on Gold Wire

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1990s, 18k. This modernist gold wire necklace features 2.40 carats of fine white diamonds set

Category

1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Choker Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Pendant
14k Gold Choker Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Pendant

14k Gold Choker Necklace 18k Gold Diamond Pendant

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

sophistication to the pendant’s simple elegance. Together, the gold wire choker and the chic pendant complement

Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Delicate Georg Jensen Seed Pearl & Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Delicate Georg Jensen Seed Pearl & Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Delicate Georg Jensen Seed Pearl & Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

By Georg Jensen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This delicate seed pearl and yellow gold wire choker was created by Georg Jensen in the 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Choker Necklaces

Crystal Flowers and Wrapped Wire Collar Bib Statement Necklace
Crystal Flowers and Wrapped Wire Collar Bib Statement Necklace

Crystal Flowers and Wrapped Wire Collar Bib Statement Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Awesome Necklace featuring a massive Bib of Crystal Flowers with wire Crystal wrapped Collar

Category

20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal

Wire Collar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hook Clasp
Wire Collar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hook Clasp

Wire Collar Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hook Clasp

Located in Greensboro, NC

Metal Content: Guaranteed 14k Gold as stamped Style: Wire Collar Measurements: 13 3/4" inner

Category

20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Bean Wire Necklace
Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Bean Wire Necklace

Vintage Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Bean Wire Necklace

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

gold wire necklace, offering a sleek and sculptural silhouette. The necklace measures 17" in length and

Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Large Bean Necklace on Golden Wire
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Large Bean Necklace on Golden Wire

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Large Bean Necklace on Golden Wire

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

The Golden wire measures 5 inches in diameter, sitting so it just grazes the collarbone. An extra

Category

1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Mid-20th Century Gold Wire Twist Necklace with Diamond Accents
French Mid-20th Century Gold Wire Twist Necklace with Diamond Accents

French Mid-20th Century Gold Wire Twist Necklace with Diamond Accents

Located in New York, NY

A mid-twentieth century gold and diamond necklace of twisted yellow gold wire design, accented in

Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Olivo Micheletto 18K Solid Gold Wire Polish X & Rounded Endcaps Collier Necklace
Olivo Micheletto 18K Solid Gold Wire Polish X & Rounded Endcaps Collier Necklace

Olivo Micheletto 18K Solid Gold Wire Polish X & Rounded Endcaps Collier Necklace

By Olivo Micheletto

Located in Montclair, NJ

neck) Clasp: No Clasp Width: 21.9mm (0.86") (at the figure "X" links) - 18.5mm (0.72") (at the wire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Leto Lama Certified 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Eye Wire Collar Torque Necklace
Leto Lama Certified 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Eye Wire Collar Torque Necklace

Leto Lama Certified 2 Ct Colombian Emerald Eye Wire Collar Torque Necklace

Located in London, GB

. Details Eye pendant with flush-set emerald Perfectly Imperfect and handmade Textured yellow gold wire

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Scattered Cluster Necklace

Diamond Scattered Cluster Necklace

By Hamilton

Located in Princeton, NJ

gold. Clusters of diamonds scatter on a choker-style necklace wire. Diamonds = 280 round; total

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

CARTIER 1970's  Gold ANKH Necklace
CARTIER 1970's  Gold ANKH Necklace

CARTIER 1970's Gold ANKH Necklace

By Cartier

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A Groovy 18k yellow gold necklace by Cartier. The adjustable 15 1/2 inch wire choker with a 2 1/4

Category

American Choker Necklaces

Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Opalescent Drop Necklace
Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Opalescent Drop Necklace

Vivianna Torun Georg Jensen Opalescent Drop Necklace

By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe

Located in Palm Springs, CA

, France. Necklace features a stunning opalescent, milky stone fastened by hand wrapped sterling wire

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Chalcedony, Moonstone, Sterling Silver

A 22k Gold and Archaic Jade Necklace by Helen Woodhull, 1971
A 22k Gold and Archaic Jade Necklace by Helen Woodhull, 1971

A 22k Gold and Archaic Jade Necklace by Helen Woodhull, 1971

By Helen Woodhull

Located in Cincinnati, OH

gold wire choker with a pierced gold bead and two link chains suspending a 1 5/8" archaic octagonal

Category

American Choker Necklaces

9ct Gold Vintage Choker African Inspired
9ct Gold Vintage Choker African Inspired

9ct Gold Vintage Choker African Inspired

Located in London, GB

9ct 375 Gold Trio Circular wired spiral Choker Vintage . Excellent condition - Very Pretty with an

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Crystals Sunflower Pendant Collar Choker Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Crystals Sunflower Pendant Collar Choker Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Large Crystals Sunflower Pendant Collar Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Wokingham, England

Open adjustable Wire Collar Choker Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Come with original

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace

8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

1980's pearl and diamond multi strand choker necklace. 18k yellow 4 wire rows of round pearls with

Category

Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

SAINT LAURENT. - 3 Twisted wire rigid choker. - Leopard pattern heart and teardrop charm centre piece

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Massive Agate Gold Pendant Italy c1970
Massive Agate Gold Pendant Italy c1970

Massive Agate Gold Pendant Italy c1970

Located in Cincinnati, OH

, long chain or wire choker. Very Cool.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Vintage 1970s French Yellow Gold and Dimond Necklace and Earrings Set
Vintage 1970s French Yellow Gold and Dimond Necklace and Earrings Set

Vintage 1970s French Yellow Gold and Dimond Necklace and Earrings Set

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

diamond; L 1.25" x W 0.25". Featuring floral/ leaf motif pendant and the necklace features wire choker

Category

Vintage 1970s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Torun Bulow-Hube Opalescent And Chrysoprase Drop Necklace
Torun Bulow-Hube Opalescent And Chrysoprase Drop Necklace

Torun Bulow-Hube Opalescent And Chrysoprase Drop Necklace

By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe

Located in Pawtucket, RI

drop.Fastened by hand wrapped sterling wire. Choker measures 12" while the drop of the pendant is about 3" in

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Collectible Jewelry

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Bean Choker Necklace by Elsa Peretti
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Bean Choker Necklace by Elsa Peretti

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Bean Choker Necklace by Elsa Peretti

By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Consisting of a large bean pendant suspended from a round choker wire secured with a double hook clasp

Category

20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 14K Gold Wire Choker
Vintage 14K Gold Wire Choker

Vintage 14K Gold Wire Choker

Located in Venice, CA

The gold wire choker is a jewelry staple made popular in the 1960’s and 70’s. It still has a place

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace

Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Coral Gables, FL

14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Wire Choker Necklace Measuring 1.5mm Wide and 15 Inches Long. Finished

Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Wire Choker
Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Wire Choker

Vintage Cartier 18k Gold Wire Choker

By Cartier

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage 18k gold wire choker necklace by Cartier, from the 1970s, exemplifies minimalist

Category

Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Wire Scalloped Choker By Napier, 1960s
Gold Wire Scalloped Choker By Napier, 1960s

Gold Wire Scalloped Choker By Napier, 1960s

By Napier

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - 15" length with additional 2" extender chain - Gold plated - Hook clasp - By Napier (signed on clasp) - Circa 1960s - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Masai Multi Wire Choker Necklace
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Masai Multi Wire Choker Necklace

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Masai Multi Wire Choker Necklace

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Masai light gold tone multi wire choker necklace. Adjustable hook clasp

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Christian Dior J'Adore Gold Toned Wire Choker Necklace
Christian Dior J'Adore Gold Toned Wire Choker Necklace

Christian Dior J'Adore Gold Toned Wire Choker Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR iconic J'ADORE gold toned wire choker necklace. Created by French parurier HERVE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Christian Dior J'Adore Gold Toned Wire Choker Necklace
Christian Dior J'Adore Gold Toned Wire Choker Necklace

Christian Dior J'Adore Gold Toned Wire Choker Necklace

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

Christian Dior iconic J'ADORE gold toned wire choker necklace. Created by French parurier HERVE

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Vintage Napier Modernist Gold Wire and Black Jet Look Choker
Vintage Napier Modernist Gold Wire and Black Jet Look Choker

Vintage Napier Modernist Gold Wire and Black Jet Look Choker

By Napier

Located in Palm Desert, CA

many collectors. This 1980s beauty is a modernist choker that looks like gold wire. The gold plated

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is a necklace made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker Necklace Small Model
CHRISTIAN DIOR J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker Necklace Small Model

CHRISTIAN DIOR J'Adore Gold Tone Wire Choker Necklace Small Model

By Christian Dior

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN DIOR iconic J'ADORE gold tone wire choker necklace. Small model. Created by French

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Abstract Wire Choker Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Abstract Wire Choker Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Abstract Wire Choker Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Abstract Wire Choker This authentic Tiffany & Co

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is a necklace made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is a necklace made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18kt Yellow Gold 18" 0.50mm Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Italian 18kt Yellow Gold 18" 0.50mm Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Italian 18kt Yellow Gold 18" 0.50mm Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is a necklace made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace

Located in Great Neck, NY

" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is a necklace made from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Francoise Montague Memory Wire Statement Necklace
Francoise Montague Memory Wire Statement Necklace

Francoise Montague Memory Wire Statement Necklace

By Marion Stern

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Memory wire statement necklace with Swarovski Crystal stalls and gilded brass.

Category

2010s French Choker Necklaces

Christian Dior "J'Adore" Golden Wire Suite
Christian Dior "J'Adore" Golden Wire Suite

Christian Dior "J'Adore" Golden Wire Suite

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Gilded wire choker and cuff by Dior with "J'adore" logo emblazoned on hilts. Can be worn with logos

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace

Located in Washington Depot, CT

brilliant cut diamonds set on a hard wire choker in a lovely modern design. Total diamond weight: .38 ct

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Choker Wire For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate choker wire for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a choker wire from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choker wire over the years, but those made by Christian Dior, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. and Thierry Mugler are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a choker wire featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a mixed cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also round cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our choker wire for sale are for women, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Choker Wire?

On average, a choker wire at 1stDibs sells for $1,183, while they’re typically $158 on the low end and $108,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Choker Wire
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A choker is an ornamental necklace that fits snugly around the neck. They can be made of a variety of materials, including metal, plastic or fabric, and have become very popular with celebrities over the years. Chokers can also be stacked to add drama to any ensemble. Shop a collection of vintage and modern choker necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.

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