Ancient Coin Choker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Opal, Quartz, Topaz, Turqu...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pink Diamond, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Brown Diamond, Sil...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Oriental Pearl...
2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Opal, Black Pearl, Tourmaline, Chrysophrase, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
22k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
1960s French Shawls
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Opal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Brown Diamond, 22k Gold, Yellow G...
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tanzanite, 22k Gold, Gold
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Gold, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Israeli Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Moonstone, Sapphire, Yello...
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Moonstone, Agate, Brown Diamond, White Diamon...
Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Stainless Steel
Italian Choker Necklaces
Antique 19th Century Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1980s Italian Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021An ancient silver coin is called a Drachma. It is one of the world’s oldest coins and was the equivalent of the value of a handful of arrows.
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