Antique Pearl Chokers
1920s Antique Pearl Chokers
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century American Artisan Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
19th Century Antique Pearl Chokers
Oil, Acrylic
Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Silver
1890s Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Peridot, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1920s French Antique Pearl Chokers
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Platinum
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century English Antique Pearl Chokers
1870s European Antique Pearl Chokers
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1920s French Artisan Antique Pearl Chokers
Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Pearl, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Pearl Chokers
Porcelain
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Pearl Chokers
Coral
1760s Old Masters Antique Pearl Chokers
Chalk
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Base Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Pearl Chokers
Oil
17th Century Mannerist Antique Pearl Chokers
Canvas, Oil
16th Century Old Masters Antique Pearl Chokers
Wood Panel, Wood
1860s British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1890s British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Yellow Gold, Platinum
1890s Renaissance Revival Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
1910s Antique Pearl Chokers
Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Indian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl
Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Antique Pearl Chokers
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
1890s Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The process of telling an antique pearl varies based on whether it is set in jewelry or loose. In the case of jewelry, you can look for a maker's mark and then conduct online research to find out when the company existed and made similar pieces. To be considered an antique, pearl jewelry must be at least 100 years old. In the case of a loose pearl or if you have difficulty performing research on your item, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique pearl jewelry.
- Are antique pearls worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Some antique pearls are worth money. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, style, type, maker and condition. The majority of antique pearls are likely to be uncultured pearls, as Kokichi Mikimoto didn't introduce the world's first true cultured pearl, produced by oysters with assistance from humans, until 1893. Generally, uncultured pearls are worth more than cultured ones. To learn more about your jewelry and find out what it could be worth, consult a certified appraiser, experienced jeweler or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique pearl jewelry.
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