Rope Chain Choker
1990s Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Artisan Chain Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Drop Necklaces
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20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Byzantine Beaded Necklaces
Pearl
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Bangles
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Byzantine Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Rope Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Link Necklaces
20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
20th Century Italian Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s French Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, 15k Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Collectible Jewelry
Vermeil
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Victorian Rope Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Romantic Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chain Necklaces
Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Baroque Drop Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Link Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American More Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
20th Century Italian Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024There is no standard for how much a 14K gold rope chain should weigh. The thickness of the chain will contribute to its weight, since thicker pieces have more mass than thinner ones. In addition, the length of the chain will impact how much it weighs, with longer chains generally weighing more than shorter ones of the same thickness. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of gold chains.
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