Cleopatra Choker
1990s Italian Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Link Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s Unknown Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Vintage 1980s Swiss Retro Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Drop Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cuff Bracelets
2010s Link Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Modernist Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Swazi Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
French Choker Necklaces
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Rubelite, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Onyx, Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dress
Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s French Coats and Outerwear
2010s British Belle Époque Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
20th Century French Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Dangle Earrings
Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cleopatra Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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