Tiffany Paloma Choker
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro Wrist Watches
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches
1990s French Modern Fashion Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modernist Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Novelty Bags
20th Century Modern Bangles
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s German Link Bracelets
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Bangles
Jade, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Onyx, Yellow Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Choker Necklaces
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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