Three Strand Choker
Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
2010s American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Quartz, Silver
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Early 2000s Italian More Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Spinel, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Choker Necklaces
Brass
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, Vermeil
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
1990s French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Romantic More Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Pendant 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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023The tradition of the royals wearing three strands of pearls comes from Queen Elizabeth II. Her father, King George VI, presented her with a three-strand pearl necklace on her wedding day, and she wore the necklace many times in the years that followed. To honor the late queen, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of York, wore the queen's three-strand pearl necklace to Elizabeth II's funeral. The royal tradition of wearing pearls as mourning jewelry traces back to Queen Victoria. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pearl necklaces.
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