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Choker Necklaces For Sale
14k Y Gold 15 Carat Fantasy Cut Amethyst & .11 Carat Diamond Handmade Pendant
Located in Eagan, MN
This is just a striking pendant! It is handmade and you can see it's unique and fabulous cut in the photos. The lines on the Amethyst are part of the design. The pendant mounting ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$1,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Brutalist Modernist Forged Sterling Silver Petal Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
Sterling Silver Petals and Reeds necklace. A very beautiful artisan piece. All hand made with four large petals on each side linked together with hand-made rivets. Width of side peta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
New Suzanne Kalan 18K Yellow Gold 1.06 Carat Diamond Drop Station Necklace 18"
Located in Eagan, MN
This necklace is just gorgeous. Although it is new I do not have the original tags. The diamond drops are a mixed cut of baguette and brilliant cut. The baguette diamond are .96 ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Hans Myhre Norway Scandinavian Modernist Guilloche Enamel Gold PL Silver Suite
Located in Eagan, MN
This Hans Myhre Modernist Norwegian Guilloche Enamel Silver Necklace Gilt Sterling Silver Suite including Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, and Brooch. The set is just gorgeous! It is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver, Enamel
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Sterling Silver 3.7 Carat Natural Swiss Blue Topaz Kabana Pendant Necklace
By Kabana
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful necklace made by Kabana. It is a quality made piece as are all Kabana's fine jewelry. The stone is a natural Pear Cut Swiss Blue Topaz that is 3.70 carats. It ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
New 9.60 Carat Blue Topaz & Diamond Cut Sapphire Sterling Silver Pendant Necklac
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very beautiful and rich looking necklace. The stone is from Africa. It is a beautiful oval cut stone and is 9.60 carats. It is a very high quality stone. It measures 14 x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism Kit" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O-Ring" timeless signature pieces have been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This kit includes one "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism", one ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marina J. Draped Seed Pearl Woven Choker with Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful handwoven pearl choker has pearls from 2.5mm to 3mm. The necklace is intricately handwoven to create a “lace like” design. The Choker is tapered in design to fit along...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American High Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Gold Plated Egyptian Revival Textured and Shiny Mesh Collar Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated Egyptian Revival mesh necklace, featuring a lovely shiny and textured design. Measuring length 39.7 cm / 15.6 inches by width 4 mm / .15 inch. The neckla...
Category
1980s English Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Georgian Inspired Rivière Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Vintage Crystal Rivière Necklace heavily inspired by the original Georgian paste rivière necklaces. Crafted in high quality metal, most likely silver, however unmarked and...
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Chanel S24 CF Bag Pendant Pearl Choker Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your jewelry collection with the exquisite Chanel CF Bag Pendant Pearl Choker—a statement piece that perfectly blends elegance and iconic Chanel design. This stunning choker ...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces
$539 Sale Price
44% Off
Goossens Paris Clear Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Clear rock crystal necklace set in 24k plated brass from Goossens Paris.
A timeless theme that sees its colors change with the seasons. Each rock crystal stone is hand-dyed with bea...
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal
MIRIAM HASKELL Pastel Graduated Crystal Necklace & Earrings Set 1960
Located in University City, MO
MIRIAM HASKELL Pastel multi-strand crystal necklace & clip on button earrings c 1960
The chocker style necklace is designed with six rows of graduated glittering pastel crystals
Fou...
Category
1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique Art Deco Paste Riviere Necklace 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Antique Paste Riviere Necklace from the Art Deco period. Larger than most of this style the substantial weighty crystal stones adorn the neck for a timeless appeal. Totally dreamy...
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1920s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Twisted Rope Chain Choker Necklace By Monet, 1980s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 15" length with additional 2.5" extender chain
- Gold plated
- Hook clasp
- By Monet (signed on hang tag)
- C...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
$103 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated enamel crystals designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with enamel and crystals
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with mini...
Category
1980s German Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
Elegant and Classic Italian style
Natural Ruby - 28 Carats
Natural Amethyst - 16 Carats
Natural Pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,384 Sale Price
20% Off
Jade and Sterling Silver Choker
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous substantial silver and jade choker necklace. The front bib portion is comprised of layers of silver in different shapes on top of one another with a large rounded jade sto...
Category
1990s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior John Galliano Red Leather & Metal Choker Necklace c 2005
Located in University City, MO
Christian Dior John Galliano red leather & metal choker necklace c 2005
The avant-garde choker is designed with a curved metal rigid band at the center of the neck
The curved metal ...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Biche de Bere Paris Rigid Choker Necklace with Black Resin Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant modernist silvered metal choker necklace by Nelly Biche de Bere, Paris, features a rigid around-the-neck band with a hand-made feel design complimented with a round pend...
Category
1990s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
CAROLEE signed gold pearl designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CAROLEE
• gold tone with glass pearls
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sk...
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace Set in 18K Gold Over S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Rose Cut Diamond Necklace Set 18K Gold Over Silver
Natural Diamonds - Approx 100 Carats
The Bochic "Orient״ Multi Gems Necklace is Set in 18K Gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
$5,390 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Chanel "Gripoix" Turquoise Flower and Diamante Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exquisite and rare vintage Chanel necklace from circa 1980, featuring gilt metal "metal doré," turquoise poured glass, and diamante rhinestones, crafted by Maison Gripoix. The pie...
Category
1980s French Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Chanel 23P Pearl Choker with Star & Iconic CC Logo Pendant
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your style with this exquisite Chanel pearl choker, a standout piece from the coveted 23P collection. This timeless yet contemporary access...
Category
2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces
$665 Sale Price
30% Off
Extraordinary Estate Yvel Multi-Colored Baroque Pearl Diamond 18K Gold Necklace
By Yvel
Located in New York, NY
The mesmerizing power of pearls is legendary. Pearls were and continue to be the most valuable of jewels- well documented in Royal portraits - Queen Elizabeth I, King Ferdinand V, In...
Category
Early 2000s Israeli Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold Diamond Groove Bar Link Necklace 16"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Atlas 18K Gold Diamond Groove Bar Link Necklace 16"
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold
Weight: 73.90 grams
Length: 16" long
Diamond: 20 round brilliant diamonds, carat total w...
Category
1990s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Henkel & Grosse Germany for Christian Dior necklace, 1960s
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A rare and stunning vintage choker necklace, likely created by Henkel & Grosse for Christian Dior, though unsigned. This exquisite piece features a bezel-set emerald green sugarloaf ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Choker Necklaces
Vintage maltese cross pearls gold choker designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with faux pearls
• vintage designer necklace
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
Sku 4...
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
10k Yellow Gold .52 Carat Diamond Circle Pendant Necklace - Hallmarked
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a very pretty necklace. One you can wear for any occasion or every day. It is pre-owned but just like new. It's been very well-cared for. The pendant has 26 1.70 mm diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Mummy’s Bundle Necklace/Choker by Doug and Mary Handcock #2320 C629
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mary and Doug Hancock, of Mummy’s Bundle, create beautiful wearable art jewelry inspired by the ancient Indian cultures. Doug an archaeologist, Mary an artist. Their Exotic Wearable Jewelry is described by them as “Archaeology meets Style”. Mummy’s Bundle is renowned for exquisite chokers boasting beautiful macrame with bold silver adornments. When Doug passed a few years ago, Mary’s passion for the business waned.
• Artist: Doug & Mary Hancock...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold plated chain crystals designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold plated with crystals
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
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CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs o...
Category
1980s German Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
45.00 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Red Carpet Necklace
The necklace is 18K White Gold
There are 5.00 Carats in Diamonds F/G VS
There are over 40.00 Carats in Multi-Color Sapphires
The necklace is 16” in circumference ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sa...
Black Opal Emerald Sapphire Diamond Antique Style Choker Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating oval-shaped Black Opal at its center, radiating an iridescent play of color. The opal is elegantly encircled by a halo of brilliant-cut diamonds, enhancing its depth an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angela Caputi Blue and White Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin choker necklace features chunky carved pebble beads with a central round domed bead with crystal rhinestones spacers and works on coba...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker with Shaft Ring" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O-Ring" timeless signature pieces have been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This "O-Ring Kit" includes one "O-Ring Choker Necklace" and...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
14K Gold .55 Carat Diamond Trio Pendant Necklace w/By-Pass Influences
Located in Eagan, MN
This is gorgeous quality necklace stamped with the Maker's Mark symbol. It is also stamped "14k" and "1/2 TW". The design is beautiful. It has 3 beautiful brilliant cut diamonds. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$710 Sale Price
37% Off
Victorian 9K Amethyst Riviere Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This elegant Victorian riviere necklace is comprised of seventeen graduated amethyst stations, terminating in an amethyst-set push-tab closure. Rendered in 9K gold. Circa 1880, Engla...
Category
1890s English Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold
Francoise Montague Gold and Crystal Mabrouk Wraparound Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Memory wire necklace that stretches to fit any neck size. Lays perfectly and is chic and subtle! By Francoise Montague.
5" across & 16" around. Stretches as necessary.
Francoise M...
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Woven Interlinked Herringbone Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1961 Vintage Unisex Woven Interlinked Herringbone Choker Chain Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable.
...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Taxco Lapis Lazuli Articulated Sterling Silver Necklace
By Taxco
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous sterling silver choker with an articulated sterling silver framed 1 1/4" X 1/4" elongated oval blue lapis lazuli stone dangling from the center from Taxco, Mexico.
Inner ...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Clear Rock Crystal Rondelle Choker Necklace, i Can See Clearly Now Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
It is warm here today in Dallas and working on this stunning clear rock crystal necklace has simply been a delight. Not only does it seem cool because of the clarity of the stones, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Iradj Moini Pink Quartz Semi Precious Carved Antler Monkey Necklace & Earrings
By Iradj Moini
Located in University City, MO
Iradj Moini Exquisite chunky semi precious rose quartz & rock crystal carved monkey necklace & earrings ensemble
The handmade artisan necklace ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Choker Necklaces
Boucheron Paris 1960s Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Boucheron
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Boucheron Paris collar necklace of an openwork 18k yellow gold braided design, the front accented by round-cut natural rubies, emeralds sapphires and diamonds. Thirty-seven r...
Category
1960s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Choker Necklace Orange Sapphires South Sea Pearl Gothic Serpent Silver
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique.
One of a Kind Collection Piece.
Jeweled Snake Choker Necklace in Silver. Matching Bracelet listed and sold separately.
This Heavy Choker Necklace ...
Category
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
IGI Certified 2.22 Natural Pink Diamond Necklace 14K Rose Gold
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Pink diamonds are extremely unique and rare, ranking as the most special colored diamonds worldwide.
This exquisite necklace features 82 natural round brilliant diamonds, totaling 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Arts and Crafts Style Cabochon Moonstone 14K Rose Gold Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Arts and Crafts style cabochon moonstone, 14K rose gold and silver riviere necklace composed of 35 circular cabochon moonstones set in a finely detailed silver and 14K gold ...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Choker Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, 14k Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
Calvin Begay Fire and Ice Opal Sterling Silver Gecko Pendant Necklace
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a beautiful pendant Designed by Navajo Artist Calvin Begay. It is a quality made piece as are all Begay's fine jewelry. The stones are fire and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Sterling Silver
$580 Sale Price
20% Off
21kt Gold-Plated Mughal Style Necklace with Foiled Glass, Rubies, and Freshwater
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
This handmade Mughal-style necklace is an exquisite example of traditional craftsmanship, most likely originating from the northern part of India. The necklace is gold-plated with 21...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Massive Glass Beaded Handmade Artisan Choker Bib Necklace 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Massive glass beaded handmade artisan choker bib collar necklace 21st c
The bold avant-garde large scale wide choker bib necklace is comprised of a collection of pale aqua blue glas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Fine Estate Black, Starr & Frost 18K Yellow Gold Torque Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Estate Black, Starr & Frost 18K yellow gold torque necklace.
20th Century
Classic spiral twist design with a wonderful double hinged closure. Substantial, fine heirloom quality synon...
Category
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace
The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair
of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a bl...
Category
1990s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Angela Caputi Red and Gold Resin Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Angela Caputi resin choker necklace, made in Italy, works in red and gold contrast with an asymmetric building. It features chunky round beads with a massive gilded meta...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Natural white topaz sterling silver rose gold plated choker necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful white topaz choker is a perfect jewel for any special occasion. It has been crafted by the fine artisans using sterling silver. Carefully selected white topaz have bee...
Category
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
AJD Magnificent Rubelite and Diamond Collar in Rich 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Raleigh, NC
Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Trillion Red Brazilian Rubelite and Pave Diamonds
Discover the elegance of this one-of-a-kind handmade necklace that exudes sophistica...
Category
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,575 Sale Price
44% Off
Gold Plated Textured and Shiny Mesh Choker Necklace circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful bright gold plated mesh necklace, featuring a lovely shiny and textured design. Measuring length 38.7 cm / 15.2 inches by width 7.5 mm / .29 inch. The necklace is in very g...
Category
1980s English Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Baguette Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
By Henry Bogoff
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Baguette Choker Necklace, Circa 1960s. This is a minimalist's dream, but it remains. It is heavy, substantial, and well-made. It is all baguettes, with the on...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Medal Virgin Mary Choker Chain Necklace Pink Crystal
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medal Virgin Mary Choker Chain Necklace Pink Crystal
J DAUPHIN necklace "Stuck in Rome"
The medal of the Virgin Mary featured in the "Stuck in Rome" choker is deeply symbolic withi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
Monies Necklace in Acrylic and Gold Foil
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
MONIES IS A DANISH JEWELRY COMPANY FOUNDED IN 1973 BY GERDA AND NIKOLAI MONIES. ALTHOUGH BOTH ARE CLASSICALLY TRAINED GOLDSMITHS, IT WAS THEIR INTEREST AND LOVE FOR UNCONVENTIONAL N...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Triangle Black Agate One-Off Cocktail or Statement Necklace
Located in Engelberg, CH
'Mara' - is a stylish and edgy Necklace in Black Agate!
This striking choker is from the Conversation Pieces collection, and she embodies the intersection of elegance and edge throu...
Category
2010s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
$772 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Pennino Flower Baguette and Link Art Deco Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Flower Baguette and Link Art Deco Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. Pennino made some of the most realistic, fine-looking jewelry of the time, and when you can find one i...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Choker Necklaces
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.