3 Strand Pearl Vintage Choker
20th Century North American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s European Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Early 2000s French Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Quartz, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Gold, Gold Plate
20th Century Russian Russian Revival Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Recent Sales
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1950s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Japanese Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s American Romantic Brooches
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1950s French Opera Coats
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
1980s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Coats
1990s Evening Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s French Skirt Suits
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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.
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