Edwardian Diamond Choker Necklace
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Platinum
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20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamond
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
French Choker Necklaces
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold
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Vintage 1960s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Sterling Silver
20th Century Sri Lankan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
20th Century Japanese Wedding Dresses
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s French Jackets
Vintage 1950s French Retro More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
1990s Italian Corsages
Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Early 2000s Japanese Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
1980s French Jackets
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
1980s French Jackets
Edwardian Diamond Choker Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Edwardian Diamond Choker Necklace?
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.