French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910 ca. Length: 35 cm Weight: 51 gr The Belle Époque necklace from the 1910s is notable
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$15,128
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
gold, diamonds and a variety of pearls. There are natural sweet water pearls, natural saltwater pearls
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
of the Belle Époque period, with graceful flowing lines, all set throughout with antique diamonds
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Convertible Diamond Necklace of 18k Gold and Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An exquisite French Belle Époque necklace dating from 1905–1910, this piece features delicate
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$48,750Sale Price|25% Off
Handcrafted 15.00 Carat Diamond Art Deco Belle Époque Bow Necklace 18K Whitegold
Located in Great Neck, NY
handcrafted high jewelry necklace, designed in the spirit of Art Deco and Belle Époque elegance, this
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s Platinum Natural Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Roma, RM
and old-cut diamonds reflects the refined elegance of Belle Époque jewelry, making this choker a rare
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Chandelier Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8254 18K Chandelier Necklace with 19.47ct Brillilant cut and pear shaped cut Diamonds
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Diamonds Platinum Transformation Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
, it features articulated motifs set with claw-retained Antique Cushion Cut diamonds and star motifs
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Necklace de chien with Japanese pearls, corals and diamonds
Located in BARI, IT
Collier de chien made of yellow gold, white gold and diamonds with four alternating strands of Japanese pearls and natural Mediterranean corals. It is a unique piece that can be worn...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
A Belle Epoque Crystal, Diamond And Pearl, Chocker Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque crystal, diamond and pearl chocker necklace, the rectangular frosted rock crystal
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
-chromatic, pastel-hued opals alternate with rows of three twinkling diamond-set flowers, each centered with
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Robert Wander Inc. Belle Époque Style Briolette Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
The perfect wedding/debutante necklace. Garland style set with round and briolette diamonds. This
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque natural saltwater pearl and 7 ct diamond necklace
Located in Magdeburg, DE
thirty-two natural saltwater pearls, Pinctada species (GIA 6495858355) - One oval old mine cut diamond
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian circa 1880, 3.32 Carat Diamond Gold and Silver Belle Époque Necklace
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The splendid diamond necklace at hand was fashioned in the late 19th century. Its creator's goal
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
18KT Yellow Gold Necklace and 51.45 Ct. Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Firenze, FI
18KT yellow gold necklace and diamonds. Gorgeous necklace in 18KT yellow gold and 51.45 ct
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Platinum, Zircon, Onyx and Diamond Panel
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An incredible example of Belle Epoque jewellery in the form of a pearl choker featuring a circa
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Five Strand Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Diamond and Sapphire Plaque
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine five strand pearl choker centring on a Belle Epoque plaque with diamonds and sapphires
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold
W 0.67 in L 13 in
Belle Epoque Platinum Natural Seed Pearl Diamond Choker Convertible to Bracelets
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Belle Epoque platinum, natural seed pearl and diamond choker necklace by Theodore B
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 14K Sapphire, Diamond & Dyed Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage multistrand 14K White Gold necklace made of grey dyed cultured pearls and diamonds set
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
French Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Collier de Chien Choker
Located in New York, NY
This amazing Belle Epoque collier de chien, or in English choker, from ca. 1905 was handcrafted out
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
18 K white Pearl Diamond Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
mm cultured pearls strung to diamond set bars and a highly decorative diamond Belle Epoque style
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
A Early Twentieth Century Seed Pearl and Diamond Choker
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century seed pearl and diamond choker, the seed pearls woven into latticed
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum, Diamond Black Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and regal original Belle Époque diamond choker - or 'dog collar' - necklace, masterfully
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque Diamond Foliate Choker Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond foliate choker necklace, set with approximately 38.70 total carats of diamonds
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond Choker
Located in New York City, NY
An Exquisite Belle Epoque Platinum and diamond needle work choker in the form of a fire fly with
Diamond
Belle Epoque Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque platinum, pearl & diamond choker, with 70 natural, saltwater pearls, mounted with 446
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
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Diamond Platinum Fringe Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond fringe necklace, designed as a band of old mine cut and old European cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
A Belle Epoque diamond and conch pearl choker
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Belle Époque diamond and conch pearl choker, designed as an open rectangular panel with foliate
Jean Paul Gaultier Blush Crinkle Silk Chiffon Rib Knit Yoke Skirt, 2000s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier’s designs always have a particular erotic drama to them. From his cone-bra corset designed for Madonna, Gaultier tends to create garments that convey an apocalypti...
$1,156Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 9.5
New Gucci Limited Edition Collection Runway Gold Jeweled Heels Sz 9.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Lt. Edition Gucci Heels Brand New * Stunning in Gold Leather * Flower & Butterfly Jeweled Toe * Lady Bug Dangle Jewel * Size: 9.5 * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Leather Insole * 4.5" He...
$625Sale Price|30% Off
Size: 2 or 4
Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Green Silk Crepe Sequined Cocktail Dress ca. 1967
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
A circa 1967 Pierre Cardin haute couture green sequined silk crêpe cocktail dress that features a keyhole opening at the back. The main draw of this slinky silk cocktail dress are t...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
Vintage Old European Cut Diamonds 1.60 Carats And kyanite Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Kyanite vilvet blue color stone with an estimate weight of 1.60 ct each diameter 9×7mm flanked with old european cut diamonds estimate weight 1.60 carats H white color excellent spar...
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE Lesage Paris Betsy Bloomingdale Beaded 1960s Gown Size 2
By Givenchy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Givenchy Couture ensemble is composed of a strapless nude gown with draped bow detail and a Lesage Hand beaded blouse. The blouse features hook and eye closures. The gown featu...
1990’s Moschino Vintage Red Leather Heart Bag seen on The Nanny
By Moschino
Located in Concord, NC
Iconic rare Moschino Redwall vintage rare patent leather red heart shoulder bag from 1995 as seen on Fran Dresher from The Nanny. Made in Italy Features bright red leather with gold...
$16,546
Chanel set Pre-fall 2019
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden tweed coat/dress set with golden calfskin collar and sleeve lapels, with blue resin and golden metal beetle buttons. Golden calfskin belt with a resi...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
$877Sale Price|35% Off
Size: 7.5
Gucci Suede Black and Gold Ad Runway Platform Heel, Fall Winter 2007 Sz 7.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Platform Heels Rare Fall Winter 2007 Worn One Time Minor Wear to Sole Only * Stunning Suede Platforms * Black Suede * Gold Wire Threading * Size: 7.5 * Knot Detail at Toe * Le...
Chanel Rare Purple Vintage 1990 Weekend Duffel Overnight Duffle Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Purple Vintage 1990 Weekend Duffel Overnight Duffle Tote 1992 {VINTAGE 30 Years} White lamb "CHANEL" lettering stitched on both sides Quilted supple purple lambskin-like...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
Prada Multicolored Irridized Plastic Disks Cocktail Dress
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Sharon, CT
A similar example was exhibited and illustrated in 'Schiaparelli & Prada Impossible Conversations' MMA 2012.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.