Massive Gold Choker
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Artist Link Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Late 20th Century North American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Pink Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Deco More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1870s British Holbeinesque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century French Day Dresses
Vintage 1920s Drop Earrings
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Cuff Bracelets
Gilt Metal
20th Century American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Day Dresses
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1970s French Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
Recent Sales
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Turkish Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Turkish Choker Necklaces
Onyx, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
1950s Accessories
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
1990s French Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1970s Italian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Stud Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s European Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
1990s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Chain Necklaces
1990s French Drop Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French More Necklaces
20th Century French Drop Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
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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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