Wide Pearl Choker
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Vermeil
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Dutch Choker Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Topaz, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Retro Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver
Vintage 1970s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Brass, Enamel
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s French Romantic Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
20th Century Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Hong Kong Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Brass, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold...
Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings
1990s French Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal
Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Gilded Age Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1960s Mexican Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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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