Seed Pearl Choker
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Jugendstil Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 1800s Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Apatite, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian More Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Canadian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl
Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amazonite, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Brooches
Jade, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tennis Bracelets
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Wedding Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1970s French Blouses
Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses
1990s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
1950s French Vintage Bridal Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
1990s French Evening Dresses
1950s American Ballerina Dresses
1990s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Natural Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Larimar, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Beaded Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Danish Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1910s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique 1870s French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, 15k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Antique 1890s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Antique 1880s French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique 1660s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
English Link Bracelets
Turquoise
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1960s British Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold
1990s Japanese Modernist Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Antique 1890s English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Opal, Sterling 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Seed pearls are small pearls that get their name from their diminutive size. They’re sometimes used in jewelry today but were most popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern seed pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
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