Silver Snake Choker
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Peridot, Sterling Silver
1990s Choker Necklaces
Crystal
Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Silver
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Aesthetic Movement Pendant Necklaces
Base Metal
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Early 2000s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1940s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Malachite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Artist Pendant Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian More Necklaces
2010s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Clamper Bracelets
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 1840s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Crystal, Mixed Metal, White Gold, Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Platinum
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
20th Century Mexican Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Danish Modernist Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Link Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Spanish Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
Late 20th Century British Modernist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cuff Bracelets
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Silver
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
20th Century Mexican Modernist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Victorian Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Silver, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Vintage 1940s Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Choker Necklaces
2010s American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
20th Century French Link Necklaces
Vintage 1950s Mexican Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
20th Century Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Silver Snake Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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