Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
2010s African Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Sterling Silver, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Jade, Turquoise, Black Jade, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Other, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Czech Artisan Choker Necklaces
Brass
1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Carnelian, Bronze
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s German Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1920s French Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver
1990s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
2010s Dutch Artisan Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
Early 2000s Belgian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Bronze
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl
20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Coral, Silver
1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.