Large Bead Choker
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultur...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, G...
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
1990s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
1990s French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Choker Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century French Artist Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Romantic Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1940s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Modernist Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Coral, Fluorite, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Gothic Revival Beaded Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Pearl
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s Artisan Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Artisan Choker Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Silver
Vintage 1970s German Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
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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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