Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
SAINT LAURENT. - 3 Twisted wire rigid choker. - Leopard pattern heart and teardrop charm centre piece
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
SAINT LAURENT. - 3 Twisted wire rigid choker. - Leopard pattern heart and teardrop charm centre piece
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Openwork Pendant Brooch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
brooch/ pendant with pearl centerpiece. - Gold tone. - Signed YSL on reverse. - Rigid choker not included
CHRISTIAN LACROIX NOEL 1992 Limited Edition Heart Brooch Pendant Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Lacroix CL Made in France at the back. - Brooch closure and pendant bail at the back. - Includes a rigid
Sold|$3,600
Omega Gold Necklace
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
This is a vintage gold Omega necklace, characterized by its sleek, rigid, and sophisticated choker
Lalaounis 1970 Choker Rigid Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver Box
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Miami, FL
Choker necklace designed by Lalaounis. Sleek and elegant choker necklace created in Greece by the
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Christian Lacroix Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning Christian Lacroix Paris signed choker necklace. Silver-plate rigid link choker shape with
Silver Plate
Sold|$4,845
Rigid yellow gold choker with pearls
Located in BILBAO, ES
Choker necklaces with 5 rows of pearls and 3 rhombus-shaped decorations in yellow gold with drop
Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
KENZO Vintage Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace
By Kenzo
Located in Nice, FR
KENZO vintage calla lily flower rigid choker necklace. Silver tone metal hardware. Hook and loop
Vintage Grossé Chain Tassle Rigid Choker Necklace 1970
By Grosse
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A striking Vintage Grosse Tassle Choker necklace straight out of the 1970s and 1970 to be precise
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Stylized Rigid Choker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Stylized Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Width: 0.78 inch (2 cm
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Rigid Spiral Choker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Rigid Spiral Choker Necklace Measurements: Circumference: 13.58
Vintage Rare JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Rigid Pearl Choker Necklace
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage Rare JEAN LOUIS SCHERRER Rigid Pearl Choker Necklace Measurements: Diameter Pearls: 0.82
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Heart Pendant Rigid Choker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent Heart Pendant Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 4 inches
Vintage MOSCHINO Rigid Chain Wrap Fringe Heart Charm Choker Necklace
By Moschino
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage MOSCHINO Rigid Chain Wrap Fringe Heart Charm Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 4 1/8
Space Age Lucite Rigid Choker Necklace with Vasarely Style Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning 1970s Space Age rigid choker necklace with black and white print in the manner of Victor
Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Sapphire and Capri Blue Rhinestone Rigid Choker Necklace
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Sapphire and Capri Blue Rhinestone Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Layer Red Enamel Rigid Choker Masai Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Multi Layer Red Enamel Rigid Choker Masai Necklace Measurements: Height
Biche de Bere Paris Rigid Choker Necklace with Black Resin Pendant
By Nelly Biche de Bere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant modernist silvered metal choker necklace by Nelly Biche de Bere, Paris, features a
Base Metal
French Celluloid Choker Necklace Faux Tortoise Rigid Articulated Band with Paste
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French celluloid and sparkle choker necklace dates from the 1920s. The piece boasts a
YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Lucite Crystal Rigid Choker Necklace Tom Ford Fall 2003
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Lucite Crystal Rigid Choker Necklace Tom Ford Fall 2003 Approximate
Sold|$5,250
Dramatic Expandable Rigid Torque Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14kt Yellow Gold Expandable rigid Torque. Fashionable - a stand-out look from the 60's.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$12,500
Bulgari Steel Gold Rigid Collar Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Signed Bulgari Roma 18kt Yellow Gold & Steel turbo Collar. Beautifully made & fully signed. When Holly Golightly wasn't wearing her Tiara - one could see her wearing this in her sk...
18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Rigid Chain Torque Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage gold toned rigid chain torque necklace. Embossed CHR. DIOR. Indicative
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Double Layer Masai Rigid Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Double Layer Masai Rigid Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.57 inches (4
Pierre Cardin Paris Modernist Space Age Gilt Metal Rigid Collar Necklace
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Atlanta, GA
design articulated rigid gilt metal collar with extra long gilt metal geometric pendant medallion. Metal
Gilt Metal
Lanvin Vintage Gold Modernist Choker Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage gold tone moderneit choker necklace featuring a semi rigid tubular chain and a
Sleek Sterling Artisan Turquoise Choker Bracelet Set
Located in University City, MO
Sleek sterling artisan turquoise choker and bracelet set The severe bold design is accented with
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Lanvin Vintage Art Deco Inspired Choker Necklace
By Lanvin Paris
Located in Nice, FR
LANVIN vintage ART DECO inspired two-tone rigid choker necklace with clear crystal embellishement
Christian Lacroix Vintage Abstract Modernist Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage gold toned abstract modernist rigid choker necklace featuring emamel
Christian Lacroix Vintage Masai Inspired Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage Masai inspired gold tone rigid choker necklace embellished with
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Architectural Gilt Choker Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent snake-like architectural rigid choker necklace Measurements: Height
Vintage Christian Lacroix Gold Diamante Choker Necklace, Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
choker, featuring a variety of crystal shapes, is genuinely chic. It detaches from the rigid gold choker
Mixed Metal
Vintage BICHE DE BERE Wide Modernist Statement Choker Necklace
By Biche de Bere Paris
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
, modernist, concave and rigid choker. - Stars on one side and flowers on the other side. - Engraved statement
Vintage Christian Lacroix Triple Layer Enamel Choker Masai circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Triple Layer White Enamel Rigid Choker Masai Necklace. Triple Ring
Mixed Metal
PALOMA PICASSO Parfums Vintage Torque Choker Necklace "The Only Red"
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Nice, FR
PALOMA PICASSO Parfums vintage gold tone rigid torque choker necklace "The Only Red" featuring a
Gilt Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix Triple Layer Gold Choker Masai Necklace Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Triple Layer Gold Tone Choker Masai Necklace. Triple Ring Rigid Necklace
Mixed Metal
Vintage Christian Lacroix Triple Layer Gold Choker Masai Necklace Circa 1990s
By Christian Lacroix Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Triple Layer Gold Tone Choker Masai Necklace. Triple Ring Rigid Necklace
Mixed Metal
Massive Avant-garde Silver Metal Bird Design Articulated Choker Necklace c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
artisan choker is designed with a rigid silver plated aluminum metal band Adorned with a large silver
Silver Plate
18k Gold Choker Necklace Oméga Mesh Set with One Paving Diamonds
Located in Vannes, FR
Semi-rigid 18K gold choker necklace omega mesh set with one paving diamonds. This necklace measures
Diamond, 18k Gold
Biche de Bere "Déclaration Universelle des Droits de L'Homme" Choker Necklace
By Biche de Bere
Located in Nice, FR
" (Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens) limited edition concave rigid choker necklace. Engraved
CLAUDE MONTANA Pour Marie Paris Enamel Nugget Lucite Charm Rigid Choker Necklace
By Claude Montana
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage CLAUDE MONTANA Pour Marie Paris Brutalist Enamel Nugget Lucite Charm Rigid Choker Necklace
Biche de Bere Paris Rigid Choker Necklace with Arctic White Resin Pendant
By Nelly Biche de Bere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This fabulous modernist silvered metal choker necklace by Nelly Biche de Bere, Paris, features a
Base Metal
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Logo Insignia Rhinestone Pendant
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Gold tone. - Signed Chr Dior on reverse. - Rigid choker is not included. - Excellent vintage condition.
Vintage HERMES by JEAN COCTEAU Cleopatra Eye Magnifying Glass Pendant Necklace
By Hermès
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
. - Comes with a gold tone rigid choker (not Hermes). - Very good vintage condition.
"I Heart Snakes" Twisted Snake Heart Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamond & Ruby
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
karat yellow gold cable chain shown in the photos. It's choker-length, semi-rigid and has a bayonet
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,650
Massoni Rigid Diamond Gold Choker
By Massoni & Massoni
Located in Roma, IT
Rigid necklace in yellow gold. Central element set with diamonds with a total weight of circa 1.40
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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.
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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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