Vintage Necklace Choker
1980s Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Necklace Choker
14k Gold
1960s American Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1990s American Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Post-War Vintage Necklace Choker
Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Mexican Vintage Necklace Choker
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Vintage Necklace Choker
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Choker
Gold
20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Vintage Necklace Choker
Beads
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Necklace Choker
Pearl
Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Vintage Necklace Choker
Beads
Late 20th Century Kenyan Vintage Necklace Choker
1980s American Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Mixed Metal
Late 20th Century Mexican Art Deco Vintage Necklace Choker
Sterling Silver
1970s Regency Vintage Necklace Choker
1990s French Byzantine Vintage Necklace Choker
Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Choker
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Necklace Choker
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Necklace Choker
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
1970s French Modernist Vintage Necklace Choker
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Vintage Necklace Choker
Gold, 22k Gold
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Retro Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s German Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
1970s Indian Contemporary Vintage Necklace Choker
1980s Unknown Vintage Necklace Choker
18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Necklace Choker
1990s French Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
1960s Vintage Necklace Choker
1980s French Vintage Necklace Choker
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Necklace Choker
South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Vintage Necklace Choker
Sterling Silver
1970s American Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Necklace Choker
18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Vintage Necklace Choker
18k Gold
1990s French Vintage Necklace Choker
Late 20th Century French Modern Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Dutch Retro Vintage Necklace Choker
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
18k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Necklace Choker
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Necklace Choker
18k Gold, Rhodium
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Necklace Choker
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Vintage Necklace Choker
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Vintage Necklace Choker
Gilt Metal
1950s French Retro Vintage Necklace Choker
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Necklace Choker
Brass
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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.
- What makes a necklace vintage?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023What makes a necklace vintage is its age. Any necklace made at least 20 to 80 years ago is vintage. Necklaces produced a century ago or more are antiques. A vintage-inspired or vintage-style necklace is one manufactured during the past 20 years but inspired by older jewelry. Find a wide variety of vintage necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Clasp design on vintage necklaces vary significantly, so there’s no uniform way to open and close a clasp. Research the specific type of necklace to find resources on the style of clasp. On 1stDibs, you'll find a collection of vintage necklaces from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage Chanel jewelry always has a date stamp and logo located somewhere on the piece that you can use for authentication. Everything on the date stamp should be easy to read, and the Chanel logo should look immaculate. Fake logos are often hard to read and have mistakes in the font. All the details should be exquisite, and the necklace should feel substantial. If it feels light and cheap, it’s probably a fake. Shop a collection of authentic vintage Chanel necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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