You are likely to find exactly the edwardian pearl choker you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of
Gold,
Platinum and
Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 31 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a edwardian pearl choker from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic edwardian pearl choker over the years, but those made by
Marina J.,
Christian Dior and
Black, Starr & Frost are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A edwardian pearl choker can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 20
Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for an
old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also
briolette cut cut and
old mine cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our edwardian pearl choker for sale are for
women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for
men.
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.