Vintage Vendome Silver-Tone Wide Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Silver-Tone Wide Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s. It has six rows of studs, the same motif Valentino now uses for its studs.
Mixed Metal
Vintage Modernist Sterling Silver Wide Collar Necklace Choker Cleopatra 40cm 16"
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning sterling silver wide collar/choker necklace with flexible links that sits nice and flat on the neck.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mexican Taxco Modernist Sterling Silver Collar Necklace Choker Cleopatra
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A stunning sterling silver wide collar/choker necklace with flexible links that sits nicely on the chest.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Necklace 1996
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
T&CO Bamboo Collection Vintage 1996 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Link Toggle Clasp Necklace. This gorgeous necklace measures 16.25 inches long X .8 inch wide X .28 inch t...
Sterling Silver
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W 1.25 in L 13 in
Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each pearl to create a delicate lac...
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Wide Woven Pearl Choker with Green Amethyst Briolettes and Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wide woven white pearl choker with green amethyst briolettes and sliding sterling silver clasp (rhodium plated) was handcrafted by Marina J.
Amethyst, Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
CHRISTIAN DIOR 1996 Citrine Oval Pendant Crystals Mesh Choker Silver Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano 1996 Vintage Citrine Yellow Oval Pendant Charm Crystals Wide Mesh Choker Collar Silver Chunky Modenist Necklace, Silver plated Signed Christian Dior ...
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W 1.5 in L 13.25 in
Marina J. Wide Woven Pearl Choker with Rock Crystal Briolettes and Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wide woven white pearl choker with quartz crystal briolettes and sliding sterling silver clasp (rhodium plated) was handcrafted by Marina J.
Crystal, Pearl, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Vintage Black Wide Hinge Link Crystal Carved Scalloped Melon Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, S...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Wide Link Black Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Hinge Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings 2 Jewellery Gift Set, S...
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Vintage Black Wide Hinge Link Crystal Carved Scalloped Melon Set
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1985 Unisex Black Wide Hinge Links Crystals Carved Scalloped Melon Exquisite Chunky Statement Collar Collar Necklace Dome Clip Earrings Jewellery Set, Silver T...
Silver Plate
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Silver Rhinestone Extra Wide Choker Necklace
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a truly iconic Dolce and Gabbana crystal choker. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this choker debuted on the season’s runway, was used in the season’s ad campaign, ...
Woven Round White Pearl Wide Choker with Sterling Silver Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven round white pearl wide choker with sterling silver sliding clasp was hand crafted by Marina J.. Each glowing pearl was chosen specifically for its size and shape, creating...
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Diamante Wide Choker Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Wide Choker Circa 1970s. This is one of the most gorgeous chokers I have ever come across. It is so divine. Made up of 19 rows of very small prong set round stones ...
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Marina J. Wide Woven Pearl Choker with Vintage Silver Brooch and Unique Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning woven pearl choker with columns of silver rhodium-plated beads has a handmade silver rhodium-plated adjustable clasp, easy to put and secure once in place. The sparklin...
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
Marina J Woven Wide Pearl Choker with Rhodium plated Silver sliding clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven white pearl choker with a rhodium-plated sterling silver sliding clasp is handwoven by Marina J.
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Dolce and Gabbana Crystal Mesh Embellished Extra Wide Choker Necklace
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Choker necklaces are a rage this season and these Dolce and Gabbana piece is a delightful piece to stay on trend. Designed in a mesh body, this piece features a wide silhouette and c...
Silver
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Wide Choker/Collar Necklace Signed
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this beautiful Mexican silver choker necklace by Rodolfo Espinoza from 1980. This is a wonderful handcrafted piece with a braided look. It is a stunning 1 1/4" ...
Sterling Silver
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Alexander McQueen S/S 2005 "It's Only A Game" Unworn Semi-Sheer Lace Ruffled Slip Dress IT 44
$535Sale Price|50% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
Sold|$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Silver Ball Gown Evening Dress
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage Runway SS00 Silver Grey color This is a tight sexy fit I cannot stress how amazing this looks on Great vintage condition, minor feeling of wear throughout Label...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Sold|$3,150
H 8.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.8 in L 28.5 in
Chanel Vintage 1980s Large Quilted Lambskin Crossbody Bag with CC Lock
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a large quilted lambskin bag which can be worn crossbody or shoulder. Vintage from the 80s it has a rare diamond etched CC turn lock fastening; interwoven leather and gold to...
Tom Ford for Gucci Black Python Skin Jeweled Dragon Bamboo Chain Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Limited Edition Runway Python Dragon Brooch Shoulder Bag F/W 2004 Runway Collection Elegant black python skin shoulder bag with gold-tone bamboo double chain shoul...
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
Vintage Chanel Chain Logo Charm Belt 1984
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Vintage Chanel Chain Logo Belt - 1980s Icon A showstopping creation from Chanel’s golden era, this vintage logo belt embodies the bold glamour of the 1980s and specifically 1984. Cra...
F/W 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney Maroon Bodycon Backless Cowl Dress 36FR
By Stella McCartney, Chloé
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Fall/Winter 1999 Chloé by Stella McCartney maroon bodycon dress features a draped cowl neckline that mirrors the dramatic open back, connected by a delicate strap. Debuting on...
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 7.5 in L 15.25 in
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed Burgundy Leather Purse
By Fendi
Located in Tustin, CA
Very Large 1980s FENDI S.A.S. Diamond Embossed burgundy russet tone Leather Purse Smartly stylish, extremely roomy estate Fendi purse is large enough to carry everything you may need...
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
Pierre Cardin Mid-1960's Haute Couture Silk Cocktail Dress w/Feather Trim
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-1960s Pierre Cardin Haute Couture chocolate brown silk cocktail dress featuring a scoop neckline, wraparound necktie w/side bow and brown feather trim at the hem. Lined with silk...
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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