Silver Choker Traditional
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique 19th Century Mexican Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper
20th Century Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Other
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
2010s Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s Mexican Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Mixed Metal
2010s Australian Modern Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass, Other
Early 20th Century Moroccan Decorative Objects
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Modernist Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Tribal Art
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Indian Miscellaneous
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Collectible Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Abstract Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 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.
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