Find the exact flower choker you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 66 vintage or 48 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect flower choker may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic flower choker over the years, but those made by
Chanel,
Christian Lacroix and
Manoa2 are often thought to be among the most beautiful. While most can agree that any flower choker from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
Diamond version from the 31 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a
round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also
marquise cut cut and
mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our flower choker for sale are for
women, but there are 22 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.