Vintage Silver Choker
1950s American Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1980s Mexican Vintage Silver Choker
Silver
20th Century Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Silver Choker
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Mid-20th Century Israeli Modernist Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1950s Swedish Vintage Silver Choker
Silver
1990s Vintage Silver Choker
Jade, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Mexican Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Gold, Silver
20th Century Argentine Post-Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Silver Choker
Coral, Ruby, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Silver
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Silver Choker
Coral, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
20th Century American Modernist Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
20th Century Retro Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Vintage Silver Choker
Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Silver Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1970s Mexican Vintage Silver Choker
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Silver Choker
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1970s Modernist Vintage Silver Choker
Agate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1970s Peruvian Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Gold
Late 20th Century Mexican Vintage Silver Choker
Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Vintage Silver Choker
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Silver Choker
1960s Mexican Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Vintage Silver Choker
Silver
20th Century Vintage Silver Choker
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver, Brass
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Silver Choker
Coral, Silver
Late 20th Century French Vintage Silver Choker
Turquoise, Silver Plate
1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
20th Century Danish Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
20th Century Vintage Silver Choker
Ruby, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Vintage Silver Choker
20th Century Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1950s Australian Retro Vintage Silver Choker
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Silver Choker
Citrine, Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Ruby, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Contemporary Vintage Silver Choker
Sterling Silver
1980s American Modern Vintage Silver Choker
Mixed Metal
20th Century African Art Deco Vintage Silver Choker
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
20th Century African Art Deco Vintage Silver Choker
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Silver Choker
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Silver Choker
18k Gold, Silver
1990s Italian Vintage Silver Choker
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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 ExpertMay 3, 2024To tell if silver is vintage, locate the hallmarks that identify its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and to look for pieces similar to yours to estimate when it was produced. Generally, silver made 20 to 99 years ago is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you identify vintage silver. Explore a wide range of silver wares on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify vintage silver, use the hallmarks on your piece. You will usually find them on the bottoms and interiors of hollowware and decorative objects, as well as on the handles of flatware. Using trusted online resources, research the hallmarks to identify the maker and determine what characteristics to look for when dating its pieces. Employing the recommended dating method, determine the approximate age of your item. It would be considered vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Antiques are 100 years old or more, while contemporary pieces date back to the last 20 years. You can also enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to simplify the process. Find a collection of vintage silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022“Vintage” is a word used to generally describe items that were made before 1950. “Antique” is a term applied to anything made before 1900. If you have vintage silver, it was likely created between 1900 and 1950. Shop a collection of vintage and antique silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Whether vintage silverware is real silver or not varies. Some makers producing silverware between 20 and 100 years ago used sterling silver and fine silver as materials. Others produced silver plate silverware, with items being made of a base metal and then finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Silverware manufacturers also introduced stainless steel flatware during the early 20th century. Researching hallmarks found on your vintage silverware can help you determine whether or not it is real silver. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silverware.
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