Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Architectural Gilt Choker Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent snake-like architectural rigid choker necklace Measurements: Height
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Architectural Gilt Choker Necklace
By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent snake-like architectural rigid choker necklace Measurements: Height
Vintage Monet Chunky Gold Snake Chain 1990s
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A uber cool Vintage Monet Slinky Necklace with fab proportions and great quality. Crafted in gold plated metal. In very good vintage condition, approx. 61cms by 0.8cm. Signed. A seri...
Victorian 15k Gold & Turquoise Snake Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Wonderful Victorian period snake necklace. Crafted from 15k gold set with cabochon turquoise
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Vintage NAPIER gold snake chain designer runway necklace
By Napier
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed NAPIER • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 17" long CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear SKU 1...
Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Snake Chain Collar Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Refined elegance is embodied in this exquisite necklace that is designed in a most sublime fashion and masterfully crafted from luxuriously radiant 14K yellow gold. The necklace is p...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Snake Collar Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Snake Chain Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Length: 17.5" Width: 8mm
18k Gold
Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver and Enamel Snake Necklace
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Margot de Taxco Sterling Silver and Enamel Snake Necklace Margot van Voorhies moved to Mexico in
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1972 CHRISTIAN DIOR Modernist Marble Lucite Snake Chain Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1972 CHRISTIAN DIOR Modernist Marble Lucite Snake Chain Necklace Measurement: Height
Vintage Designer Alexis Bittar Jardin de Papillon Snake Serpent Necklace
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Exotic Jardin de Papillon Snake Serpent Necklace by Alexis Bittar. Encrusted with
Crystal, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
NWT $20, 000 18KT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Fancy Serpent Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Diamond Serpent Snake Necklace. Necklace is comprised of a Gorgeous Array of Fancy Emeralds and
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Vintage Tubogas Tri Color 18K Yellow Gold Snake Collar Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Cartier Vintage Tubogas Tri Color18K Yellow Gold Snake Collar Necklace Crafted in 18K
Yellow Gold
Red Carpet Oscar Worthy Designer Alexis Bittar Snake Serpenti Statement Necklace
By Alexis Bittar
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Show Stopper Exotic Jardin de Papillon Viper Snake Serpent Red Carpet Statement
Crystal, Rhodium, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace, Gold Plated Very
Gold Plate
Vintage Cartier Day to Night Amethyst 18K Gold Sterling Silver Snake Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Versatile 1980's Cartier snake link Day to Night necklace featuring a large emerald cut Amethyst
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
5 Carat Diamond Art Deco Waterfall Necklace Scalloped Bib Snake Chain Platinum
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
scalloped bib design with a silky snake chain that lays dreamily on your neck. Acquired from a prominent San
Diamond, Platinum
NWT $40, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Diamond Fancy Serpent Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Serpent Snake Necklace. Necklace is comprised of a Gorgeous Array Fancy Round Diamonds!!! T.C.W
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage matte gold tone long snake chain knot pendant designer necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 62 ❤️❤️ VINTAGE DESI...
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Mesh Woven Snake Gold Omega Chunky Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Unisex Mesh Woven Snake Omega Chunky Chain Necklace, Gold Tone Very
Gold Plate
Signed Kenneth J Lane KJL Faux Diamond and Faux Emerald Snake Runway Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Sensational Snake Collar Necklace encrusted with sparkling Faux Diamonds and green Emeralds; signed
Gold Plate
Lanvin Paris Sleek Resin Interchangeable Pendant Choker Necklace in Box 1970s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in University City, MO
pendants are suspended from a wide gilt metal snake choker chain The back of the gilt metal pendant is
Gilt Metal
18K Yellow Gold Herringbone / Snake Link Italian Choker Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent 18K Gold Herringbone/Snake Link Necklace adds a tough of luxury & sophistication
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Aquamarine Snake Necklace Choker Necklace Chain Link J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Aquamarine Snake Necklace Choker Necklace Chain Link J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Necklace with
Aquamarine, Emerald, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Silver
Sapphire Ruby Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin 17,5 inches
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sapphire Ruby Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Necklace Choker Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin J Dauphin
Ruby, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Silver
20th Century Gold & Black Enamel Snake Choker Necklace By, Erwin Pearl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Gold Plate & Black Enamel Chain Link "Snake" Choker Necklace By, Erwin Pearl. This
Sold|$14,050
Fantastic 18kt. Snake Choker
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Impressive in scale and detail,the body of the snake is articulated to fit comfortably on the
Diamond
Stambolian Sapphire Diamond Silver Gold Snake Choker Necklace
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Aged Silver & 18K Gold Snake Necklace with Pink sapphires and diamonds From our "Art-to-Wear
Pink Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980's 9 Karat Gold Diamond Snake Choker Necklace
Located in Oxford, GB
A Cropp and Farr 9K gold snake necklace from the 1980s, in beautiul condition, set with diamond
Diamond, 9k Gold
Bvlgari Spiga 4.05 Carat Diamond Gold Snake Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This diamond necklace by Bvlgari crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, from the Spiga Collection. The necklace showcases an exquisite series of gold zig-zag chevron links, embellished ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Retro gold & ruby snake-chain choker necklace
Located in New York, NY
This snake-chain choker necklace has a double snake chain in front and a pair of classic 1940's
Sold|$195
Coro 40's Choker
By Coro
Located in Berkshires, MA
Gold tone flexible and slightly expandable snake chain choker. Center classic 40's scroll
Sold|$3,000
Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Vail, CO
14k yellow gold heavy snake chain necklace with box clasp. 15.5" length. 10mm width. 92.75
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$39,000
Articulated Diamond Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Unusual articulated diamond snake necklace with pave diamond head and striking cabochon emerald
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Sold|$2,200
1960s Gold Snake Collar
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stylised snake collar dating to the 1960's, with sprung links and box clasp closure, the eyes are
Ruby, 9k Gold
Sold|$22,500
Enameled Diamond & Ruby Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Striking enameled gold and diamond snake necklace. Head totally encrusted in diamonds with three
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,000
Vintage Ruby-Eyed Snake Collar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a serpent ring for their engagement, sparking a craze for snake
Ruby, 9k Gold
Sold|$12,500
BULGARI Gold & Gem-Set Plaque Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Greenwich, CT
, cahochon-cut emerald and square-cut diamond accents, on a snake-style chain choker, numbered CF1184, signed
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
DOLCE AND GABBANA Necklace D&G choker
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana Leather Choker An incredible snake skin leather statement piece from the iconic
Sold|$6,200
14 kt. Thick Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very wearable and attractive snake necklace. Well constructed, this piece looks beautiful
14k Gold
Sold|$5,200
Retro Gold Ruby Star Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Classsic American Retro Gold Snake Chain necklace with solid ruby star motif front enclosing hidden
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Snake Collar
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A rare Victorian snake collar, set with five almandine garnet carbuncles and featuring a round
Garnet, 9k Gold
Sold|$4,000
Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Snake Collar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Over the past several millennia, the snake has been used to represent many things: both good and
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Sold|$12,500
Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian unusually large, 2-toned 15kt gold snake necklace with cabochon garnet and mine-cut
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Sold|$15,500
Diamond Snake Chain Necklace 7.05 Carats
Located in Mammoth Lakes, CA
14K Yellow Gold Stunning Snake Chain Necklace. Handmade Center Moon Curved Pendent approx 2.5” long
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Collectible Coro Snake Necklace 1940s
By Coro
Located in Austin, TX
Year: 1940 Hallmark: Coro Dimensions: L 18.11 in Materials: base metal, rhinestones
Base Metal
Antique Victorian Turquoise Diamond Snake Gold Necklace
Located in Portland, ME
Victorian 14k yellow gold turquoise and diamond snake necklace. The graduated snake-style chain
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Chanel 08C Clear Rhinestone Snake Necklace / Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Toronto, ON
Chanel 2008 resort collection matte silvertone snake necklace with clear rhinestones. Excellent
Turquoise, Diamond, and Ruby Articulated Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Everlasting love: Gold and turquoise articulated snake necklace, with ruby eyes and diamond-set
Exceptional Adjustable Flexible Ruby Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This easy to wear 18K snake necklace will never go out of style. The snakes mouth has a spring
Ruby, 18k Gold
Matilda Poulat Turquoise Coral Silver Snake Necklace
By Matilde Poulat
Located in Summerland, CA
By Matilda Poulat. C. 1950s. Sinuous with movements, individual links in sterling silver. Snake
Coral, Turquoise Matrix, Sterling Silver
Kenneth J Lane Silver Snake Necklace Green Eyes
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Edgy snake-inspired choker encrusted with crystals. Silver tone metal. Glass. Slip-on style
Kenneth J Lane Gold Snake Necklace Green Eyes
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Edgy snake-inspired choker encrusted with crystals. Gold tone metal. Glass. Slip-on style Color
Antique Victorian Turquoise Ruby Snake Collar Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning 19th Century snake collar, dating to c.1850. The serpent's head is set with four
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Margot Vintage Rare Sterling Silver Enamel Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
with a green stone. It has a slide in clasp. The head of the snake overlaps its tail. The neck of the
Sterling Silver
Iradj Moini Giant Turquoise and Crystal Snake Necklace
By Iradj Moini
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Iradj Moini Giant Turquoise and Crystal Snake Necklace
20th Century Gold, Enamel & Faux Pearl Etruscan Style Choker Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Etruscan Style Gold Plate Four Strand Snake Chain & Ornamental Choker Style Necklace
Celestial Sapphire Snake Pattern Stars Bar Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold snake pattern link necklace embellished with Fourteen high quality faceted
Sapphire, 14k Gold
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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