Fringe Choker
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Modern Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Mid-20th Century Turkish Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
2010s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Jasper, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
2010s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Moonstone, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Garnet, 22k Gold
Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Rhodium
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Rock Crystal, 22k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Agate, Zircon, Gold, Brass
20th Century American Rope Necklaces
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Silver
Vintage 1950s English Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Greek Byzantine Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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.
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