Tiffany And Co Diamond Choker
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
1990s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s North American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Australian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Russian Bangles
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
1990s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
2010s North American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
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Tiffany And Co Diamond Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tiffany And Co Diamond Choker?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.