Browse a vast assortment of black gold necklace chokers for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 40 vintage editions and 69 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. Our collection of black gold necklace chokers includes designs that are universally popular, but
Contemporary and
Modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by
J DAUPHIN,
Bulgari and
Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of
Diamond versions from the 59 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for
round cut black gold necklace chokers and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
mixed cut and
bead alternatives. When shopping our range of black gold necklace chokers, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for
men today than there are for
women.
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.