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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s English Victorian Brooches
Yellow Gold
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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Drop Earrings
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century British Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Crystal, White Diamond, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Romantic Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finding the Right choker-necklaces for You
Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.
The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.
European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.
Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.
Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, some men's wedding rings have diamonds. Men are free to wear any type of ring as a wedding ring, and you'll find many options with one or more diamonds set into their bands. Wedding rings for men may also feature colored gemstones, like sapphires or rubies, in addition to or in place of diamonds, or they may be formed entirely out of metal. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of men's wedding rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, some men do wear diamond tennis chains. Drake, Lenny Kravitz and Pete Davidson are some of the many male celebrities who have sported the necklaces on the red carpet. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to jewelry, so men are free to wear tennis chains and other pieces that appeal to them. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of diamond tennis chains.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Whether men like wedding bands with diamonds is a matter of personal taste. Some men prefer the more minimalist look of a domed or flat wedding band free of gemstones. Others may prefer diamond-set wedding rings, such as a solitaire diamond, a diamond offset by smaller accent stones or an eternity band that has diamonds all the way around its edge. Explore a collection of men's diamond wedding bands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Yes, men can wear a diamond tennis necklace. Since there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to men's jewelry, you're free to sport anything that you find appealing. Pete Davidson, Drake and Timothée Chalamet are just some of the famous men who have been spotted wearing tennis chains. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of diamond tennis necklaces.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023Yes, men can wear diamond wedding bands. Many types of men's wedding bands feature the gemstone. Men can consider pieces with just one diamond or a row of several diamonds. Another option is the eternity band, which features diamonds all the way around its surface. Find a large selection of men's diamond wedding bands on 1stDibs.
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