Coloured Stone Choker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold
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2010s Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Titanium
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
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2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Whit...
2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s German Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1960s German Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
Vintage 1980s European Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Other, Cat’s Eye, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century English Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Iolite, Quartz, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Spanish Artist Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Silver
Vintage 1940s Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
2010s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Quartz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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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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