1970s Steuben Crystal Cicada and 18k Gold Choker Designed by Lloyd Atkins
By Steuben Glass
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage Steuben Cicada necklace By Lloyd Atkins, The 18k Yellow gold hinged choker with a 2 1/2" Cicada made of leaded glass with frosted and polished wings and body in the ronde b...
Crystal, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
$245Sale Price / set|34% Off
Geoffrey Beene Rare Choker Chain Necklace & Hinged Bangle Set c 1970s
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in University City, MO
The matching hinged bangle is embellished with six lucite cabochons in the same colors of the choker necklace Both the necklace & hinged bangle are stamped: Geoffrey Beene Mea...
Gilt Metal
Vintage 18k Gold Love Knot Hinged Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is a strong example of a vintage gold choker necklace or modernist gold collar necklace, and it will appeal to collectors searching for an 18k gold necklace, love knot necklace, o...
18k Gold
Diamond Collar Hinged Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Necklace Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Total Weight: 14.4 Grams Necklace Length: ~15" Necklace Width: 3.1 mm Diamond Count: 15 brilliant cut Diamond Color: H-I Diamo...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$17,429Sale Price / item|20% Off
6.35ct Natural Diamond Asymmetric Hinged Collar Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Deira, AE
6.35ct Natural Diamond Asymmetric Hinged Collar Necklace in 18k Gold Details Item Code :-SECK-9714 Gross Wt. :- 18.29 gm 18k WHite Gold Wt. :-17.02 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 6.35 C...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Rare Black Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Hinge Link Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, S...
Silver Plate
Vintage ROBERT GOOSSENS Textured Brushed Gold Rigid Choker Necklace
By Robert Goossens
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage ROBERT GOOSSENS Textured Brushed Gold Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) Inner Circumference: 12.60 inches (32 cm) includes opening Features: - ...
$13,944Sale Price / item|20% Off
Natural Diamond 6.35 Carat Asymmetric Hinged Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
Made in real 14K white gold, this diamond lariat necklace features approximately 6.35 carats of natural pear shape diamonds arranged in a flowing drop design. The necklace sits beaut...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT 'woven' silver toned collar necklace with hinge
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This vintage Saint Laurent necklace features a sculptural, woven metal design in a silvery, matte finish. The piece is structured as a rigid collar or choker, composed of interlaced ...
$18,592Sale Price / item|20% Off
7.29 Ct Pear Natural Diamond Hinged Back Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A round-diamond line runs unbroken along one side of the neckline while the other builds into a vertical drop of graduated pear-cut diamonds, increasing steadily in size toward a sin...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$19,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
9.43 Ct Pear Cut Diamond Fringe Drop Hinged Collar Necklace 14k White Gold
Located in Deira, AE
A diamond line curves along the neckline with a fringe of pear-cut drops hanging beneath, each one increasing in size toward the center front. The graduated drops build in pairs and ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
$332Sale Price|20% Off
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold and Crystal Hinge Collar Necklace in Black Enamel, KJL
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
Elegant spring-hinge golden collar necklace painted in black enamel and accented with two large crystals. By Kenneth Jay Lane. Old-new stock from earlier KJL collections. Wonderfull...
Crystal, Gold Plate
Cartier 18k Yellow Gold Juste un Clou Classic Torque Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The choker is hinged at the back with a hidden closure near the nail head at top.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Gold Textured Iconic CC Round Circle Chain Lace Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Pendant is in very good con...
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Gripoix Ruby Logo CC Coco Round Circle Spiral Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Hinged Choker Necklace
By Hans Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Hinged Choker Necklace. Hans Hansen Sterling Silver modernist necklace.
Sterling Silver
MARLI New York 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Avenues Hinged Choker
By MARLI New York
Located in New York, NY
Capturing the alluring energy of New York, the Avenues Hinged Choker is gridlocked in elegance. Crafted in 18K white, rose, or yellow gold and marked with brilliant cut diamonds, the...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Modernist Mexican Sterling Sodalite Hinged Collar Necklace-Masterful Designer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Modernist Mexico Sterling Silver Hinged Collar Necklace with sodalite end caps by a masterful designer. Hallmarked-TH-57 Be the center of attention with this beautiful coll...
Sterling Silver
Marli New York 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Avenues Hinged Collar
By MARLI New York
Located in New York, NY
As dynamic and iconic as the streets of Manhattan, the Avenues Hinged Collar boasts brilliant-cut diamonds and a stunning silhouette. Crafted in your choice of 18K white, rose, or ye...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage David Webb 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Eyes Dual Chimera Hinged Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.9mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 91.17 Grams Length: Up to ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betty Cooke Sterling Brass Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A hinged choker of sterling silver and brass made by Betty Cooke of Baltimore, Maryland.
Brass, Sterling Silver
Lalaounis 18K Gold and Malachite Choker Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Paris, FR
lias Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Malachite Choker Necklace. This unique 8mm wide hinged choker features a single malachite bead set in one of the ends.
Malachite, 18k Gold
Jack Boyd Hinged Bronze Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A welded drippy bronze hinged necklace created by Jack Boyd, circa 1960's. Necklace has a wearable length of approximately 17.5" and is unsigned. In very good vintage condition.
Bronze
Givenchy Cross Metal Choker
Located in Austin, TX
Givenchy large metal cross choker. Hinged openings. Stamped Givenchy. Condition: Excellent.
Tubular Hinged Collar 2 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Tubular hinged collar necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold detailed with baubles, culminating in a diamond shaped plate crafted in 18 karat yellow and white gold, encrusted with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Lalaounis 22K Yellow Gold Hammered Lapis Collar Hinged Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in New York, NY
Feel immaculate and strong with this stunning Antique LALAOUNIS Sodalite 22K Gold Textured Collar Necklace! This necklace is crafted is quality 22 karat yellow gold with a hammered ...
Lapis Lazuli, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Wide Link Black Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Hinge Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, S...
Silver Plate
Ciner Coral Resin Jeweled Choker & Earring Ensemble circa 1980
By Ciner
Located in University City, MO
Ciner exquisite coral resin jeweled choker & earring ensemble c 1980s The elegant choker necklace & clip-on earrings are embellished with faux coral resin cabochons, black enamel lac...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Scroll Diamond Collar Hinged Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Scroll tips decorated with round diamonds just to add a touch of sparkle. The spring hinged mechanism makes it easy to open and close.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALEXIS BITTAR Rainbow & Gold Mosiac Frosted Lucite Hinged Collar Necklace Cuff
By Alexis Bittar
Located in San Francisco, CA
ALEXIS BITTAR neck cuff in a gorgeous frosted lucite with black, white, turquoise, pink, and yellow metallic mosaic print with a gold flake interior and hinged closure. Excellent P...
Christian Dior Vintage Black Wide Hinge Link Crystal Carved Scalloped Melon Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, S...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Black Wide Hinge Link Crystal Carved Scalloped Melon Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings Jewellery Set, Silver T...
Silver Plate
FENDI 2018 blue enamel flower mixed gold-tone white choker necklace
By Fendi
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Enamel covered. Hinge closure choker. CONDITION: Condition: Excellent, this item was pre-owned and is in excellent condition.
14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond or Onyx Hinged Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 14k white and yellow gold Diamonds: 1 round brilliant=1.00ct Color: I Clarity: SI Diamond: 1 round brilliant=.10ct Color: I Clarity: SI Dimension...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 5.04 in D 0.99 in L 7.68 in
Fei Liu Citrine Cubic Zirconia 18ct Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver Choker
By Fei Liu
Located in Birmingham, -
Specification: Size (LxW): 128mm x 195mm Weight: 34gm Stones: citrine = 15ct, 8 hearts and 8 arrows cubic zirconia Metal: sterling silver Plating: 18ct yellow gold Choker opening: si...
Citrine, Other, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Esther Lewittes Pearl Sterling Necklace
By Esther Lewittes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sterling silver and pearl modernist necklace created by Esther Lewittes of Los Angeles, California. Hinged choker features three natural pearls and also incorporates a hanging tus...
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Gold Necklace by Lalaounis
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The 18k tapered gold choker is hinged at both sides for ease of wear. The bright gold color looks great in the sun.
Floral Natural Multi Color Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An open hinging diamond choker with white, yellow and rose gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Chanel Vintage Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Chain Lace Pendant Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Chanel Vintage Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Chain Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wokingham, England
Chanel Vintage 1970s Unisex Textured Iconic CC Logo Round Circle Lace Pendant Adjustable Hinged Chain Elegant Modernist Choker Collar Necklace, Gold Tone Very good condition.
24k Gold, Gold Plate
Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Sodalite Choker Necklace
By Ilias Lalaounis
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Ilias Lalaounis 18 Karat Gold Sodalite Collar/Choker Necklace. This unique 8mm wide hinged choker features a single 10mm sodalite blue bead set in one of the ends.
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Silver Crystal Wrench Choker Necklace w/Hinge
By Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Silver Crystal Wrench Choker Necklace w/Hinge Additional Information: Material: Silver Color: Silver Style: Choker Dimension: 15 L in Theme: Crystal Wr...
Silver
LUCITE 1960's Choker Style Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This necklace is composed of Lucite with metal hinges. Features a choker style with large pendant.
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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