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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Tourmaline
25 Carat Riviera Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
A 25 carat round diamond tennis necklace featuring F color and a mix of VVS to VS clarity diamonds with excellent luster and performance would be an extraordinary piece of jewelry.
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond
GIA Certified 86.27 Carats Total Radiant Yellow & White Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A rare diamond necklace, showcasing one row of graduating radiant cut diamonds weighing 23.45 carats total certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, set on 18K yellow gold. Acc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 30.00 Carat Red Carpet Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry a dealer located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue,
Featuring an array of hand picked diamonds, a necklace created by our master Jeweler a guaranteed show stopper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Blue Topaz Diamond Graduated Necklace in 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Modern Blue Topaz Diamond 18K White Gold Necklace is a stunning piece of jewelry designed to add elegance and sophistication to any outfit. The necklace is crafted from 18K white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning necklace from the Art Deco period, comprising of circular and baguette-cut diamonds, weighing a total of 52 carats.
The diamonds are E-F-G color, VS clarity.
Metal is pla...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique French Diamond Flower Choker Necklace Silver Old Cut Rose Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare French 18th century silver and rose diamond choker was handcrafted in 1770 ca and comes from Provence or neighbouring departements. This lovely piece of jewellery is design...
Category
1760s Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Natural Emerald Gemstone Choker Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
The focal point of this necklace is the natural emerald gemstone. With its rich green hue and exceptional clarity, the emerald exudes a sense of elegance and natural allure. Each eme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Weston, MA
Composed of three strands of cultured pearls suspending a luscious cabochon pink tourmaline flanked by sapphires and diamonds, this ladylike choker casts a luminous glow on the skin....
Category
20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Important Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A stunning high quality Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace.
39.30 carats of fine Burma Ruby graduated to an over 4 carat center Ruby.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Important Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue,
A glorious jaw dropping necklace featuring all large important diamonds and a large pear shape at t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Necklace with chrysophrase and brilliant cut diamond - 16.2 gram, 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace set with chrysophrase and brilliant cut diamonds. 0.15ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long
detailed description:
necklace is 45 cm long and 1.5 mm wide
size of ce...
Category
1980s Dutch Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Classic Diamond Platinum Wreath Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The most elegant diamond necklace!
51.14 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamond set in platinum.
Features diamonds from approximately 1 cara...
Category
2010s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Double Strand Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This amazing necklace is unique; with beautiful shiny diamonds and two strands of round pearls, it's a must have for anyone!
Two graduated, cultured pearl strands with diamond clasp...
Category
20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Natural 3.20 Carat Diamond Pave Heart Charm Necklace Solid 10k Rose Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
This necklace is a versatile and romantic accessory that can be worn for any occasion. Whether it's a special event or a casual outing, it effortlessly adds a touch of elegance and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Tanzanite Diamond Halo Link Collar Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.74 CTTW
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold bar link necklace featuring an Emerald cut Tanzanite, 0.66 carats, flanked with 24 round diamonds weighing 0.08 carats.
Available in other gemstones.
DM for mo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Heart Diamond tennis necklace 18KT white gold cocktail diamond necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Fantastic workmanship, a beautiful elegant luxurious diamond tennis necklace with a large 3ct heart center, made in 18KT white gold with top quality diamonds and workmanship!
GOLD: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
NWT $49, 500 Magnificent Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Necklace consisting of Fancy Round Shaped Glittering Rubies and surrounded with Magnificent Diamonds Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 48 Carat Riviera Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
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Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Beauvince Renee Emerald & Diamond Necklace '162.89 Ct Gemstones' in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Renee Emerald & Diamond Necklace is a unique and luxurious heritage double strand choker with royal green emeralds and diamonds set in white gold.
Gemstones Type: Emerald
Gemst...
Category
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
White Gold, Japanese Pearls and Diamonds Necklace
Located in Cattolica, IT
A choker with a romantic design and antique style.
This piece of jewelry consists of a Japanese pearl part with a regular round shape and a diameter of 4 mm.
The central part of the ...
Category
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Retro Style 52.50 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This retro diamond necklace, totaling 52.50 carats, is a masterwork of elegance and sophistication, radiating timeless luxury.
The necklace showcases a stunning array of round and ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
FORMS GRS Certified Fancy Sapphire Diamond Necklace Cuff Demi-Parure Suite
Located in New York, NY
This necklace and cuff bracelet demi-parure suite presented together are a striking juxtaposition of hyper-real and abstract with gems as vivacious and delicate as nature itself. FORMS, a high jewelry house established in Hong Kong in 2010, produces fewer than 100 pieces per year—out-of-the-ordinary sculptural pieces with deceptively simple formal elements that have been reduced and distilled to essentials, so their beauty can spring forth.
The necklace features tactilely pleasing and expressive calla lilies, evocative of strong feminine qualities and tinged with 1940s glamour. Their curves and voluminous forms suggest a mysterious sensuality. The naturalistic, almost hyper-realistic depiction of the blooms look fresh and dewy. In fact, the jewelers at FORMS aim to “give their signature pieces a sense of natural weightlessness.” Mission accomplished. Crafted in 18K white gold, the necklace is set with 2,145 diamonds weighing approximately 63.18 carats total that make the calla lilies’ delicate spathes glisten, and 10 fancy sapphires...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Diana M Custom 5.00 cts Graduated Tennis Necklace 16.5" 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated half way diamond tennis necklace containing 5.00 cts of round brilliant cut diamonds.Color FG SI clar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 28.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue,
Set with 28 carats of Gia Certified natural diamonds.
Please inquire fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
26.50 Carat Graduated Tennis Necklace Round Diamonds Necklace D/F COLOR
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 26.50 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkl...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Art Nouveau Choker Pendant Natural Pearls Old-mine Diamonds, 1925
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Such a delicate Art Nouveau Choker with Natural Pearls and Old-mine Diamonds. Created around the 1920es, the “roaring twenties”. Floral motives provide a perfect example of the desig...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl
1950s Impressive Lace Deco Design Diamond Emerald Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating estate necklace is masterfully handcrafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing approximately 304.0 grams. The entire openwork lace pattern surface is embellished with ...
Category
1980s Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine cut diamonds set in platinum. The pendant is estimated as being circa 1880.
It is accompanied by a GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl necklace...
Category
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s GIA Emerald Diamond Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This artistically designed pendant necklace with distinctly cut diamonds and a prominent GIA Certified Genuine emerald is crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 68.5 grams and mea...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 57.00 Carat Oval Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue,
Diamond Weight: 5.96 carats mostly all Gia Certified please inquire
Sapphire Weight: 51.13 carats high qu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire
Van Cleef & Arpels Collar Necklace 18k Gold Diamond
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Van Cleef & Arpels collar necklace, made of 18k gold, features diamonds.
This sophisticated piece was crafted from swirling gold threads that form a beautifully flowing circular li...
Category
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Solid Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Stylish 18 karat Gold choker necklace set with 2.6 carats of high quality pave set round brilliant cut diamonds ( F-G color, VVS-VS clarity). It is fully articulated and sits perfect...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hakimoto 17x15 mm Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace
18K White Gold With Diamonds
Weight (g): 132.7
Cultured Tahitian South Sea Baroque Pear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
76 Carat Pear Cut, Marquise Cut, and Round Cut Diamond Collar Platinum Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum 76.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace.
This stunning diamond necklace is crafted with substantial size diamonds all throughout.
The focal point is a flower motif that is co...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
18k Modern Pear Cut Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k multicolor sapphire and diamond necklace is a masterpiece of modern design. The vibrant pear-cut sapphires, totaling 64.32 carats, are set in 18k white gold. The sp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Bulgari Antique Coin Monete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Holland, PA
18k yellow gold and diamonds ancient coin of Roman Emperor Augustus on a link chain necklace by Bulgari.
With Avgustus C. Augusto 27 d.c. - 14 d.c. Cistoforo 23mm
12 baguette diamo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 36.28 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Fringe Necklace in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A brilliant collar necklace, showcasing one row of alternating baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds accented by a fringe of pear shape and round brilliant cut diamonds. Diamonds...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 327.24 NO HEAT Carats Natural Star Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
Stars of Ceylon is the most fitting name for this gorgeous and one of a kind handmade vintage find. This collar lays comfortably against the collar bone, and comes with a removable link to ensure the best fit for you and your wardrobe selections. A statement of sophistication whether worn casually or all dressed up. It also pairs perfectly with our 44.32 Star...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold
Cellini Jewelers 18KT White/Yellow Gold 12.33Ct Emerald 13.68Ct Diamond Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally beautiful emerald and diamond necklace. The centerpiece of this necklace is set with 11 square and rectangular eme...
Category
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
12.47 Carat SI/H Pear Round Diamond Wrap Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold choker necklace set with 264 full cut round diamonds weighing 4.45cts, GH color, VS clarity. 16 inch length.
Last retail $22500
Category
1980s American Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gucci Panther Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Feasterville, PA
A strikingly chic Gucci necklace depicting a double panther motif adorned with round brilliant cut diamonds in shimmering 18k yellow gold. The necklace weighs 56.4 grams
Category
Early 2000s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emilio Jewelry Certified Muzo Colombian Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue,
We picked the finest Muzo Emeralds for this necklace. The best of our co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald
Antora Tubogas 18k yellow Gold chocker Necklace
By Antora
Located in Bilbao, ES
Flexible and adaptable necklace with tubogas craftmanship that fits medium to large sizes.
Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose.
Gold weight 23,50gr
Request ava...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s 37 Carat Diamonds Platinum Art Deco "Great Gatsby" Choker Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Here is a true GATSBY era jewel. This is a museum quality piece with some of the finest assortment of antique cut diamonds we have ever seen. There is emerald, asscher, traingular st...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Kuntzite and Diamonds 14 Karat White and Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Bilbao, ES
Stunning Kunzite Necklace composed of 3 pear shape Beautiful lilac-pink 20ct kunzites.
Kunzite is the best-known variety of the mineral spodumene.
It’s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Kunzite, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Flower Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
6.75 carats of white round brilliant cut diamonds. This tennis necklace features 7 flower motifs. Set in 14k white gold.
Looks beautiful on its own or layered with other pieces.
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Key Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Key Necklace Rubies, Orange Sapphire, Citrine, Emerald,Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite and White Diamond
Chain is goldplated and the key is in solid silver
J ...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Citrine, Brass, ...
16.50 Carat Natural Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
16.50 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace G SI 14K White Gold 16 inches
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
40 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Discover unparalleled sophistication with our 16.25-inch Tennis necklace, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. Embrace the allure of 80 round diamonds, totaling an impre...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
David Webb Diamond Yellow & Blue Sapphire Gold Necklace, circa 1958
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This Signed David Webb Diamond Yellow & Blue Sapphire Gold Necklace, made in the middle of the 20th century, features a dazzling array of yellow and blue sapphires arranged in three ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Multi Gem And Diamond Collar Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
The estate David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Cut Sapphire, Ruby, and Emerald Necklace is an extraordinary piece that encapsulates the designer's flair for merging timele...
Category
20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roberto Coin Appassionata Diamond Basket Weave Collar Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful Roberto Coin Appassionata diamond collar necklace, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, is a luxurious and sophisticated piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and style. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design
Material: 14K white gold
Diamonds: 74 round brilliant cut = 1.11cttw
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches in length
Weight: 10.37 gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
11.63 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Wrap Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 11.63 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond 75 Carat Snowflakes Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Snowflake collection by Van Cleef & Arpels is inspired by gently falling flakes of snow, an inspiration of the jewelry house since the 1940s. This magnificent necklace part of t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Emilio Jewelry 37.00 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District.
This item has been appraised by the e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Chanel 18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning multicolor gemstone necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold by Chanel. Fits like a collar around your neck making a glamorous stateme...
Category
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold
Vintage Choker Necklaces
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.