Short Antique Choker Necklace
1910s German Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s French Belle Époque Short Antique Choker Necklace
Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal
19th Century Italian Artisan Short Antique Choker Necklace
Brass
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
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Coral, Diamond, Jade, Platinum
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18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Short Antique Choker Necklace
Mid-20th Century British Retro Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
20th Century Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Short Antique Choker Necklace
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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Retro Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Short Antique Choker Necklace
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Art Nouveau Short Antique Choker Necklace
14k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1960s Italian Retro Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold
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15th Century and Earlier American Artist Short Antique Choker Necklace
Turquoise, 18k Gold
15th Century and Earlier American Artist Short Antique Choker Necklace
Agate, Gold
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century British Georgian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Short Antique Choker Necklace
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Georgian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Short Antique Choker Necklace
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century American Short Antique Choker Necklace
Turquoise, 18k Gold
19th Century High Victorian Short Antique Choker Necklace
14k Gold
1880s British Victorian Short Antique Choker Necklace
9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Short Antique Choker Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
19th Century British Georgian Short Antique Choker Necklace
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century European Other Short Antique Choker Necklace
Gold, Other
Late 19th Century European Other Short Antique Choker Necklace
Other, Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Short Antique Choker Necklace
9k Gold
1890s Hungarian Victorian Short Antique Choker Necklace
Garnet, Silver
Mid-19th Century French Short Antique Choker Necklace
Early 19th Century English Georgian Short Antique Choker Necklace
18k Gold
1920s American Art Deco Short Antique Choker Necklace
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.
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