On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mexican silver choker for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from
Silver and
Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 15 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mexican silver 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a mexican silver choker has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by
Taxco Mexico are consistently popular. While most can agree that any mexican silver choker from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
Turquoise version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a
ball cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
cabochon and
oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for
men if you’re seeking a mexican silver choker, as most of the options available are for
women and unisex.
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.