Choker Necklaces
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Choker Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
1990s British Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
1990s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s European Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Silver
Early 2000s Belgian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Bronze
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Artisan Choker Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
1920s French Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Amber, Citrine, Topaz, Moonstone, Pearl, Silver, Brass, Gilt Metal, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Other, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Jade, Turquoise, Black Jade, 14k Gold
1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Agate, Pearl
Late 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Brass
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Opal, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Silver
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Choker Necklaces
Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
2010s British Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Vermeil, Enamel
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.