Edwardian Pearl Choker
Edwardian Seed Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The thirteen strand cultured pearl collar necklace, with tubular slide-clasp ends, center
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl Chain Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Edwardian period natural saltwater pearl necklace on a handmade platinum chain
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Platinum
Marina J One of a kind pearl choker with Rhodium Plated silver adjustable clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Choker by Marina J. This Stunning Edwardian inspired Choker Featured cultured 2.5-3 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Antique 14K Gold Diamond Collier de Chien Choker Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Goettingen, DE
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Short choker necklaces like this one were mostly made of pearls. They emerged at the end of the 19th
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Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.71 in L 12.6 in
Cartier Oriental Saltwater Pearl, Platinum & Diamond Collier de Chien, c. 1910.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite woven natural Oriental Pearl, Platinum and Diamond Collier de Chien, Cartier, New York
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Belle-Epoque and Edwardian fine jewelry transitioned to Art-Deco period costume jewelry
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
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W 0.75 in D 0.13 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
Marina J. Pink Sapphire & Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This gorgeous Choker features high luster cream Pearls with great
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace, the Edwardian diamond centerpiece with openwork
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20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Platinum
An Edwardian Diamond Buckle Brooch and Choker Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond-set buckle brooch and choker centrepiece, the rectangular shaped brooch
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20th Century English Edwardian Brooches
Materials
18k Gold, Platinum
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Marina J woven pearl choker with multi color semi precious beads
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of A Kind Choker made by Marina J . This elegant Choker is made of multi sized Pearls intricately woven together into a tight Lace like design. The Pearls are woven with...
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Marina J. American Flag Woven Pearl, Coral, & Lapis Necklace with 14K Yellow G.
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Cameo Clasp Cultured Pearl Choker in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive triple strand cultured pearl choker with a 9 karat yellow gold hardstone cameo clasp; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry colle...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces
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Vintage Diamond Sapphire Platinum Bow Pendant Multi Strand Pearl Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzle yourself with this Diamond Sapphire Platinum Vintage Bow Pendant in an exquisite four-strand necklace.
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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
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Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine c...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
An Early 20th Century Opal And Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century opal and diamond brooch, the oval cabochon-cut black opal, measuring approximately 1.8 x 1.2cm, to the centre of a rectangular rose-cut diamond-set surround wit...
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Theodor Fahrner c.1920 Silver, Enamel and Marcasite Vintage Pendant Necklace
By Theodor Fahrner
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This necklace is a beautiful example of the 1920s silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
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Antique Edwardian French 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Top Old Euro Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
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Victorian Oval Onyx Pearl Emerald Mourning Pendant Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
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David Webb 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Articulated Link Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
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Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker with Diamond Bar Accents in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a custom-made necklace by Lawrence Poon of Seattle, produced in 1992. It features three rows of 6mm - 6.5mm Akoya cultured pearls. Eight separator plates of 18 karat yell...
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Located in Berlin, DE
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By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
. This choker stands up against your neck like the chokers in Edwardian and Victorian times. The height
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1990s American Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Bespoke Pearl Necklace
Located in Roxbury, CT
Authentic Edwardian 14k pin set by hand on cultured pearls in an updated bespoke design. 14k clasp
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Vintage 1910s Choker Necklaces
Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
a shimmering natural seed pearl. This rare and splendorous antique choker, or 'dog collar' necklace
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20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Brooch Pearl Choker
Located in London, GB
An elegant Edwardian pierced openwork diamond brooch set in mille-grain platinum wire work. With a
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Era Seed Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A lovely Edwardian era seed Pearl choker necklace on gold clasp and safety chain. English origin
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Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
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Pearl, 9k Gold
Edwardian Seed Pearl and Diamond Choker with Earrings En Suite
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian seed pearl and diamond choker, with matching pendant diamond earrings (atw. 1.70 ct
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Cultured Pearl Choker Strand Necklace in Platinum and Gold
Located in London, GB
An elegant Edwardian diamond plaque and pearl choker necklace set with an 18k white gold clasp
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tall Pearl and Silver Draped Choker
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish choker features 5 - 7 mm pearls beautifully woven with faceted sterling silver beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
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Deep Pearl and Silver Draped Choker
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish choker features 5 - 7 mm pearls beautifully woven with faceted sterling silver beads
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Five Strand Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Diamond and Sapphire Plaque
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine five strand pearl choker centring on a Belle Epoque plaque with diamonds and sapphires
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian natural pearl and diaond collar, c. 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
This piece possesses 11.5 cts. of diamonds and nearly 900 natural oriental pearls.
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Art Nouveau 15 Carat Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Long Necklace Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
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Beautiful design with the seed pearl and sapphire with rope twist chain to each side.
True antique example
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20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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A very elegant clear paste and pearl "arabesque" necklace, Christian Dior, 1950s
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from varied shapes of paste pearls in soft cream hues, and clear pastes, this highly feminine
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Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
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Base Metal
A very elegant clear paste and pearl "arabesque" necklace, Christian Dior, 1950s
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Made from a variety of paste pearls, and round and navette stones of clear pastes, this highly
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Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
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Edwardian Pearl Enamel Platinum Bar Link Station Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
round pearl stations
Measuring 3.7 mm to 5.0 mm and varied in body color, warm brownish-yellow to
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces
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Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A stunning Edwardian necklace comprising of diamonds and pearls. It is a rare and sort after piece
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces
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Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Locket, Seed Pearl, Edwardian Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
pearls.
There are two clear glass panels, it currently holds two Edwardian photographs but it is deep
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Glass Baroque Pearls & Chains Choker Necklace & Earrings c 1960s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
Miriam Haskell Exquisite glass baroque pearls & chains choker necklace & earrings set c 1960s
The
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1970s Vintage Chanel Faux Baroque Pearl Crystal Choker Drop Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an elegant vintage choker necklace designed by Chanel in 1970’s. It features heavy gripoix
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Crystal
Christian Dior 1998 Documented Multi Strand Edwardian Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
pearl choker necklace.
Spring/Summer 1998 Collection.
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- 20 off-white glass
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Located in New York, NY
This vintage pearl collar choker draws clear inspiration from antique collar choker styles popular
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Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian platinum and 15 karat gold collier de chien necklace with diamonds and seed pearls
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By Christian Dior
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CHRISTIAN DIOR multi strand iconic Edwardian inspired couture pearl choker necklace.
This necklace
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Christian Dior Iconic Multi Strand Edwardian Inspired Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR multi strand iconic Edwardian inspired couture pearl choker necklace.
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Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in NEW ORLEANS, LA
A finely crafted Edwardian era collar necklace with 12 strands of seed pearls interspersed with
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Antique Edwardian Era Two-Row Seed Pearl Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A lovely Edwardian era c.1900 two row seed Pearl necklace on 9 Carat Gold barrel clasp. English
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Edwardian Gemstone Festoon Necklace Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
Edwardian-era festoon necklace. Crafted entirely by hand just after the turn of the previous century (circa
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Dramatic Faux Pearl Necklace By Robert Demario. 1950's.
Located in University City, MO
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Edwardian style faux pearl necklace with paste encrusted
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Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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By Marina J.
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This stylish choker features 5 - 7 mm pearls beautifully woven with faceted sterling silver
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Edwardian Art Nouveau Reproduction Paste Jade Necklace and Earring Suite, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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Reproduction Edwardian Art Nouveau jewelry suite including pendant necklace, double-strand choker necklace and
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Early 20th Century Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
antique pearl and diamond necklace. This choker necklace features seven rows of lustrous cultured pearls
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Choker
Located in San Francisco, CA
This fine Faberge-esque choker necklace centers on a shimmering greyish-blue guilloche enamel
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20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
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Pearl Sapphire Diamond Strand Choker
Located in Princeton, NJ
This choker is centered upon an Edwardian platinum-topped rectangular pierced and milgrained plaque
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Natural Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very elegant natural pearl and diamond choker. It is from Europe and is of the Edwardian
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ANTIQUE PEARL AND DIAMOND CHOKER
Located in St.amford , CT
Antique (circa 1890's) sixteen strand natural pearl choker spaced by four slender sterling silver
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Magnificent Draped Pearl Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous choker is strung with more than 500 white pearls. The pearls graduate in size from 4
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7 Strand Pearl Diamond Gold Panel Choker Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
Edwardian-style 7-strand pearl choker necklace, centering a pierced diamond-set panel of ribbon and
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Regal Edwardian Enamel, Diamond and Natural Pearls Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Edwardian Cobalt Guilloche Enamel and Diamond Crown Plaque on seven strands of Natural Pearls with
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BLACK, STARR & FROST Belle Époque Conch Pearl Choker
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond and conch pearl choker in platinum, circa 1910, of American origin, signed
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By Iradj Moini
Located in Cloverdale, CA
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Located in Greenwich, CT
5-strand natural pearl choker necklace, the pearls ranging from approximately 2.85mm to 3.60mm
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Edwardian Two-Strand Pearl 1.04 Carat Diamond and Gold Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
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Edwardian Pearl Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the edwardian pearl choker you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 31 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a edwardian pearl choker from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic edwardian pearl choker over the years, but those made by Marina J., Christian Dior and Black, Starr & Frost are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A edwardian pearl choker can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 20 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also briolette cut cut and old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our edwardian pearl choker for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Edwardian Pearl Choker?
The price for a edwardian pearl choker starts at $625 and tops out at $54,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,500.
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.
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