There is a broad range of 1980 gold choker necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
gold,
18k gold and
yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1752 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of 1980 gold choker necklaces made by
modern jewelers — as well as those associated with
contemporary — are very popular.
Bulgari,
Christian Dior and
Cartier each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 272
diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for
round cut 1980 gold choker necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
brilliant cut and
cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for
men in our collection of 1980 gold choker necklaces, as most of the options available are for
women.
Prices for 1980 gold choker necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $55 and can go as high as $750,000, while 1980 gold choker necklaces, on average, fetch $3,051.
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.