Midcentury Collar Choker
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Classical Greek Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Finnish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century British Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Afghan Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Mid-20th Century German Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Regency Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Agate, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Retro Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Retro Beaded Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century English Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Romantic Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Midcentury Collar Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a choker collar?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A choke collar sees a chain looped around the neck — a dog’s neck — that tightens when the dog owner pulls on the attached leash. The prong is a collar of metal spikes. When the collar tightens as a result of pulling on the leash, it will pinch the neck of the dog as part of a training maneuver. The Humane Society of the United States has found that these collars are inhumane for use on pets.
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