Edwardian Pearl Choker
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Platinum
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Vintage 1910s Choker Necklaces
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire
20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Diamond
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
1990s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Base Metal
2010s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, 15k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 9k Gold
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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
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Edwardian Pearl 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.