Surely you’ll find the exact vintage turquoise choker you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of
Gold,
Silver and
18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage turquoise choker from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage turquoise choker over the years, but those made by
Van Cleef & Arpels,
Christian Lacroix and
Christian Dior are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage turquoise choker can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but
Turquoise rings, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. An
uncut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also
bead and
brilliant cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for
men if you’re seeking a vintage turquoise choker, as most of the options available are for
women and unisex.
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.