Gold Wire Choker
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Drop Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Gold
1990s French Neckties
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Recent Sales
2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl
2010s Thai Modern Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1970s English Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Danish Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary German Choker Necklaces
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Bracelets
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s North American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Spanish Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1970s Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Italian Etruscan Revival Brooches
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Skirt Suits
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
1990s Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1980s American Evening Gowns
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, S...
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k 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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