Surely you’ll find the exact vintage leather choker necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of
Silver,
Gold and
Sterling Silver, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage leather choker necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage leather choker necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by
Chanel,
Barry Kieselstein-Cord and
Christian Lacroix are consistently popular. A vintage leather choker necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but
Diamond rings, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a
round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Most of our vintage leather choker necklace for sale are for
women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for
men.
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.