Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1960s Indian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
1970s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
1990s European Romantic Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
1960s Greek Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1990s Choker Necklaces
Jade, Sterling Silver
20th Century Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Silver
1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
1880s Dutch High Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s German Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
1750s English Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1970s Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Choker Necklaces
Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Mid-20th Century Chinese Choker Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Spanish Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Morganite, Opal, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Yellow Diamond
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond
1940s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
1950s Vintage Choker Necklaces
2010s American Choker Necklaces
14k Gold
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Platinum
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.