Ciner swarovski Crystal Leopard Choker Necklace New, Never Worn 1990s
By Ciner
Located in Wallkill, NY
Ciner Crystal Choker Leopard Necklace 9 Strands of gold tone and brown beading on the necklace
Gilt Metal
18.50 Carat Natural Diamond and Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Leopard Choker
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond, sapphire, and 18K yellow gold spring-loaded choker necklace in a Cartier style with two
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Ruby-Eyed Leopard Heads by Gay Freres
By Gay Freres
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is an 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Featuring Marquise-Cut Red Ruby Eyes on Leopard Heads by
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Annibale Baldini Italian Double Leopard Statement Necklace
Located in Derby, NY
Expertly handcrafted in Italy by skilled artisans, the Annibale Baldini Italian Double Leopard and
Crystal, 24k Gold, Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 0.5 in W 1.5 in L 15 in
Gemstone Double Leopard Necklace Vintage 14k Gold 15" Choker Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed gemstone leopard necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14...
1970s CINER Gilt 14 Strand 'Leopard' Necklace
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 14 strands of glass beading, with the head of a leopard. Green Cabochons eyes, with pave
Pinchbeck
Diamond Pave Snow Leopard Brooch Pendant and Gold Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
This stunning luxury design is multi-functional. This necklace can either be worn with a pendant, or, as a necklace and brooch set. The necklace is made of luxuriously radiant 18K ye...
White Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1960's French 18K Yellow Gold, Wood, Enamel, Ruby and Diamond Leopard Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This striking 1960s French necklace features 18K yellow gold, rich wood accents, and a bold leopard
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
SAINT LAURENT. - 3 Twisted wire rigid choker. - Leopard pattern heart and teardrop charm centre piece
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Mesh & Glass Cabochon Choker Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone mesh choker necklace embellished with five glass cabochons. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Made in Fran...
Gilt Metal
Hermes Birkin Cargo Toile Goeland Sesame 35 Bag Swift Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Cargo Birkin 35 bag featured in golden Sesame. This Hermes limited edition utility Birkin bag is created with Goeland canvas and Swift leather trim. Inclu...
Hermes 18K Yellow Gold 61.50cttw Citrine Braided Choker Necklace
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hermes 18K Yellow Gold Citrine Braided Choker Necklace, a luxurious and timeless masterpiece from circa 1955. This exquisite choker showcases Hermes' renowned craftsmanship...
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
ART NOUVEAU c.1930's Floral Filigree Brass & Amber Czech Glass Choker Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Art Nouveau c.1930's floral filigree brass and amber Czech glass choker necklace. Nine faceted oval amber czech glass gems prong set into a brass-toned metal open work filigr...
Hermes Kelly Kellywood 22 Wood Kelly Barenia Leather Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exquisite limited edition Hermes Kellywood "Kelly Wood" 22 bag featured in bog oak and Barenia leather. Not since the Sterling Kelly bag, has Hermes offered a ba...
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Mario Buccellati Diamond & Ruby Butterfly Brooch Pin A Rare and Collectible Masterpiece Presenting a stunning and highly collectible butterfly brooch designed by the legendary Mario ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
The master craftsmen of Harry Winston have used over 20 carats of diamonds to create this elegant flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop. The desi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rare Pair of Chanel Haute Couture Snake Bangles, Maison Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Pair of Period Haute Couture Chanel Snake Bangles by Maison Goossens. These hand made hinged bracelets are composed of dozens of graduated gilt filigree caps soldered together t...
Bronze
BULGARI Tubogas Serpenti Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the mythical snake that sheds its skin, Bulgari’s Serpenti icon symbolizes metamorphosis since 1948. The Serpenti 18 kt rose gold necklace features flexible Tubogas spira...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$18,738Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.75 in L 7.5 in
GAY FRERES 1960 Paris Feline Enamel And Wood Bracelet In 18Kt Gold With Rubies
By Gay Freres
Located in Miami, FL
Felines bangle bracelet designed by Gay Freres. This is a beautiful statement bracelet created in Paris France during the late mid-century modern period, back in the late 1960. This...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 18k, by Van Cleef & Arpels, France. Displaying iconic style, underscored by 2.16 carats of brilliant white diamonds (F color, VS clarity), meticulous gold-work, and sup...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Pink Coral Cluster and Diamond 1960's Brooch
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
We are absolutely in love with this lozenge-shaped panel pink coral cluster brooch by David Webb. It is composed of cabochon shaped corals and further accented with round brilliant c...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125
H 8 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in Dm 5 in L 16 in
Vintage Ciner Chunky Linking Pieces Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Chunky Linking Pieces Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. This is one of the classic necklaces from the 1980s that stands out with its distinctive look. Part of the Link is sm...
Mixed Metal
Italian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Emerald Serpent Snake Hinged Bangle
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
OUTSTANDING heavy vintage solid 18kt gold snake hinged bangle/bracelet with head covered with fifty six prong set, round cut diamonds and 2 bezel emerald eyes . Snake body is ribbed ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
French Vintage Black Resin Gold Tone Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
French vintage black resin choker necklace embellished with gold tone foliage. Magnetic clasp. Pivoting system to easily position the collar around the neck. Unsigned. Indicative ...
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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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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