There is a broad range of red choker necklaces for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Gold,
Silver and
18k Gold. Find a collection of 9 vintage versions or 13 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years.
Art Deco and
Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to red choker necklaces. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but
Intini Jewels,
J DAUPHIN and
The Gemstone Shop produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6
Coral versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of
brilliant cut,
bead and
ball cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our red choker necklaces for sale are for
women, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for
men.
Prices for red choker necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $356 and can go as high as $24,999, while red choker necklaces, on average, fetch $1,858.
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.