18kt Gold Diamonds and Mother-of-pearl Chocker Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Presenting our exceptional "haute joaillerie" rigid choker necklace in elegant 18 karat yellow gold. Impeccably crafted, this necklace showcases a smooth and perfectly fitted design ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 5 Strand Pearl Chocker with Open Work Enamel and Diamond Plaque
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
$12,600
W 1.25 in L 14 in
Unique Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Chocker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Unique Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Chocker Necklace An exceptional vintage chocker necklace crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing a bold yet refined de...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
A Belle Epoque Crystal, Diamond And Pearl, Chocker Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque crystal, diamond and pearl chocker necklace, the rectangular frosted rock crystal panel applied with rose-cut diamond-set gardening design depicting a crossed rake and...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sabbadini Pearl and Rubies Beaded Chocker Necklace
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
Sabbadini Pearl and Rubies Beaded Chocker Necklace Twisted bead necklace, fresh water pink pearls, ruby beads 534,53 carats, pink tourmaline beads, round cut diamonds 4,68 carats, 1...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Multi-Row Chocker Collar Necklace
By Giovane
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This multi-row choker collar necklace blends pearls, diamonds, and 18-karat yellow gold. The classic pearls are arranged as a multi-row collar, composed of 3 rows in total. Crafted f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Pearls Chocker Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a 20.00 carat Cabochon Sapphire, pearls, and round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 19.00 carats. 13 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace, the Edwardian diamond centerpiece with openwork scroll design decorations, set with old European cut diamonds estimated to weigh in tot...
Platinum
$41,845
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - US 2
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail evening dress, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen, Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Givenchy by Alexander McQueen black ruffled fishtail strapless evening dress with built-in corset. Spring-Summer 1999
2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of elegance with our tear drop South Sea cultured Pearl Diamond platinum dangle earrings. Each earring features a luminous teardrop-shaped pearl, renowned for ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$49,500Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $99, 000 Gorgeous 18KT South Sea Golden Pearl Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Beautiful Important 18KT Gold Magnificent Rare Golden South Sea Pearl and Fancy Yellow Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of 14 Beauti...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$7,957
Size: Equivalent size 38/40 France
A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890-1895 France Paris Dolman or Pelisse for the evening in wool felt eau du Nil with small Médicis collar, signed Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis le Grand Paris. The collar is made...
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18k Two-Tone Gold A vibrant and elegant ladies’ necklace crafted in 18K two-tone gold, showcasing an exceptional combination of natural ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$189,750
Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE necklace with Fine Persian Turquoise. 102 carats of Persian Turquoise 59.95 carats of white pear, round and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum 18 inch leng...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
1990s Margaret Lee Cream Silk Off-Shoulder Wedding Dress with Bow
Located in London, GB
Circa late 1990s wedding dress tailored from an ivory shot silk blend and made in England by the British label Margaret Lee. The romantic silhouette has a fun 1980s vibe but we are p...
$20,000Sale Price|28% Off
Enamel Articulated Snake Serpent Bracelet Diamond Head 18 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel articulated Snake bracelet is by far my favorite. This bracelet is knock down gorgeous. As you can see I own lot's of snake bracelets but this one is the best I have ev...
White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: fair, water damage at hem, see video. Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Lengt...
Tourmaline Cabochon & Diamond Ridged Choker Necklace 18 K yellow Gold Gubelin
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This striking necklace showcases a vibrant medley of pink and green and grey Tourmalines and sparkling round brilliant cutdiamonds. Each gemstone is expertly cut in oval-shaped cab...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$542Sale Price|51% Off
Two piece Wool Tweed Suit with Black Fox Fur Collar
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore. Details: 2-piece suit with a skirt and a jacket. Made from wool/tweed The black fox fur collar is non- detachable. Size f...
1980s 27.20cts Gemstone 9cts Diamond 18K Gold Statement Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating 1980s multi-gemstone choker necklace. Crafted with precision, each square link is beautifully set with square step-cut gemstones including amethyst, sun-kissed citrine, s...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace. 39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby. 43.52 carts of white marquise, pear and round b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Matte Black Lizard Palladium Hardware Very Rare
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in Matte Black Varanus Salvator Lizard. This extremely rare Hermes Birkin bag is elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. Accentu...
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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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.