Classic Choker
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
1990s Swiss Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
2010s Danish Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
2010s Afghan Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Jade, Quartz, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Regency Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Amber, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Vermeil
Vintage 1980s English Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Cypriot Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Sterling Silver
2010s Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
1990s Greek Classical Greek Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k 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 Bvlgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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