Y2K Cesaree of Paris Large Bronze and Wooden Boho Necklace
Located in London, GB
, blending natural materials with bronzed or silver metal. This late 1990s statement necklace has a collar
Y2K Cesaree of Paris Large Bronze and Wooden Boho Necklace
Located in London, GB
, blending natural materials with bronzed or silver metal. This late 1990s statement necklace has a collar
Chanel Y2K Tube Choker
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The definition of sporty chic! Circa 2000, this double wrapped rubber tube necklace features a pink
Vintage Chloe Gold Plated Pendant Necklace Y2K
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chloe Necklace Y2K Cute little gold plated padlock and key pendant from Chloe. Size
Gold Plate
Vintage Dior Y2K Galliano Era Silver Plated Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Dior Necklace Y2K An iconic John Galliano era Dior piece. Features a silver plated fine
Silver Plate
DIOR Silver Plated Necklace Vintage Y2K Trotter Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Vintage Y2K Trotter Pendant Iconic Galliano era pendant from the 2000s Dior archive Detail
Silver Plate
John Galliano for Christian Dior Tortoise Pendant Necklace circa Y2K
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Y2K John Galliano for Christian Dior Tortoise Pendant Necklace is a striking statement piece
DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO Vintage Red Enamel Tooth Long Necklace Y2K
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Leonardo, NJ
John Galliano for Christian Dior Y2K Vintage Red Enamel with Silver Metal On a metal cord, very
TARINA TARANTINO Lot of 3 Y2K jewel rhinestone heart silver chain necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TARINA TARANTINO Lot of 3 Y2K jewel rhinestone heart silver chain necklace Reference: ANWU/A00292
Silver
new TARINA TARANTINO Lot of 3 Y2K jewel rhinestone heart silver chain necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new TARINA TARANTINO Lot of 3 Y2K jewel rhinestone heart silver chain necklace Reference: ANWU
Givenchy Crystal Chunky Silver Long Chain Necklace Vintage Y2K RARE
By Givenchy
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Vintage Y2K Givenchy Signed Necklace Feature Material: Metal Color: Silver Condition: Excellent
Silver
new TARINA TARANTINO Lot of 2 Y2K rainbow jewel rhinestone heart chain necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new TARINA TARANTINO Lot of 2 Y2K rainbow jewel rhinestone heart chain necklace Reference: ANWU
DIOR Silver Plated Logo Chain Necklace Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Y2K Necklace Super cool delicate Dior piece - wear solo or layer up for impact Detail
Silver Plate
CHANEL Necklace Vintage Y2K
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Vintage Y2K Pendant Necklace Detail - Made in France for the 2004 Spring Summer collection
Gold Plate
DIOR Necklace Vintage Y2K Choker
Located in London, GB
Dior Y2K Vintage Trotter Choker An incredible statement piece from the late 90s Dior archive
Rhodium
DIOR Necklace Vintage Heart Pendant Y2K
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Dior Vintage Heart Necklace A delicate timeless piece from the early 2000s Dior archive. Detail
Silver Plate
Vintage Dior Pendant Necklace Y2K Silver Plated
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Dior Pendant Necklace Y2K Iconic vintage Y2k Galliano-era pendant from Dior. Crafted from
Silver Plate
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Necklace Vintage Y2K
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in London, GB
Oscar De La Renta Vintage Necklace Stunning statement necklace from the iconic and romantic House
Vintage Dior Trotter Choker Necklace Y2K Gold Plated
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Dior Trotter Choker Necklace Y2K Super cool choker from Dior, still one of the world's
Gold Plate
Vintage Dior Necklace Y2K Necklace / Bracelet
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Vintage Dior Necklace Y2K Necklace / Bracelet A timeless piece from the House of Dior, still one
CHANEL Necklace Y2K
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Y2K Necklace Super cute little Chanel pendant. Made for the 2004 Autumn Winter collection
Silver Plate
VERSACE Necklace Y2K Medusa Pendant
By Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
Versace Vintage Y2K Medusa Necklace Incredible statement medusa necklace from the iconic Versace
Gold Plate
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold 1970's Fire Opal Bezel Set Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Step back in time with this exquisite vintage Cartier pendant, a true gem from the 1970s. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this pendant features a captivating fire opal, bezel set to perf...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,825
H 36 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 36 in L 36 in
Christian Dior Gilded Flower and Disc Link Necklace or Belt, 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Dior Gilded Flower and Disc Necklace or Belt. Large Flower at top, with lots of discs on links, as follows below. It can be looped at the neck for a choker-like look or worn lower f...
Mixed Metal
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon Serial Number: 745623 Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Size: 14 Inches Dimensions: 14 - 15 ...
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,925
H 7 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in Dm 5 in L 13.5 in
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Toned Choker Necklace, Enamel, France
By Christian Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
CHRISTIAN LACROIX's rare, massive, ethnic tribal-inspired four-strand gold-toned choker necklace features links and rings. Both ends are made of deep red studded enamel embellished w...
Mixed Metal
$4,316
Size: FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim lace up bra top and shorts, ss 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia Indigo cotton denim bra top and mini shorts with cream lace fastenings. Spring-Summer 1991
Thierry Mugler Vintage Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold toned choker necklace made of bundled wires and featuring mobile elements embellished with pink crystals. Embossed TM. Indicative measurements : circumf...
$2,316Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 16 in
Monica Coscioni Roma Modern Freeform Choker Necklace in .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric necklace choker designed by Monica Coscioni. Beautiful and sleek contemporary piece, created in Orvieto Italy at the jewelry atelier of the designer Monica Coscioni. This...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,125
H 6 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 4.5 in L 14 in
Vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer Gold Byzantine Choker Necklace, 1980s
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Jean Louis Scherrer Two-Ball Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s. This chic necklace features a Rigid Choker with two round balls and an opening. The balls are gold with a Byzantine...
Mixed Metal
$743Sale Price|47% Off
H 17.33 in W 7.88 in
Italian necklace with baroque pearls, rose quartz and enamel
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Italian necklace with baroque pearls, rose quartz and enamel. Modern Italian Jewelry Piece with an original and unique design. The piece combines the color of freshwater or baroque p...
Pearl, Quartz, Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Gold Toned Multi Strand Choker and Earring Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE vintage rare and important gold toned multi strand choker necklace and hoop earring set. Simplified model to be compared to the creations of CHRISTIAN DIOR b...
Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Torque Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage lightweight torque necklace. made of braided gold toned threads. Ball and toggle closure. Embossed YSL on a metal hanging tag. Indicative measurements :...
Gilt Metal
CHANEL Vintage Ruby Crystal Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Nice, FR
CHANEL vintage black satin collar necklace embellished with graduated ruby colour crystals in a gold tone setting. Black leather lining. Similar model (in a clear crystal variant) ...
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
You are looking at the epitome of luxury and elegance: the Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Twist Diamond Choker Necklace. This stunning piece is a true masterpiece, meticulously craft...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Worlds End dove grey cotton gauze oversized 'Punkature' jacket, ss 1983
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Worlds End by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren; Oversized dove grey cotton gauze jacket. Extra long sleeves, inverted frayed seams and square cut shoulders. Worn open with no cl...
$1,875
H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 0.5 in Dm 5 in L 14 in
Vintage Christian Dior Gold Choker Necklace with Dangling Balls
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dior Gold Choker Necklace with Dangling Balls Circa 2000. This necklace is so chic. All gold balls dangle except for three silver bells. I promise there is no sound, but y...
Mixed Metal
Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold 6.75mm Tubogas Collar Necklace. 15 Inch Length Featuring a Box Clasp with Figure 8 Safety. Finished Weight is 33.3 Grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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