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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
French 1960s 117 Diamonds Platinum River Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in platinum, dog head hallmark.
Antique platinum necklace, it is formed of geometric settings in fall and articulated between them....
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Robert Lee Morris Brass and Shell Nautilus Necklace, 1975
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Brass and Shell Nautilus Necklace created very early in his career in 1975. This powerful bold nature of this statement necklace i...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Other, Brass
Sterling Silver Lion Head Collar Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Fabulous well made sterling silver choker necklace featuring detailed lion heads on each sides of central pendant flexible wide woven chain with ornate clasp on backside ( "J" h...
Category
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Hattie Carnegie Gold Mesh Chain Waterfall Tassel Choker Necklace Earrings Set
Located in Sausalito, CA
Hard-to-find gold mesh waterfall tassel choker necklace with matching earrings by Hattie Carnegie.
Size: The necklace is 16" long. The waterfall tassels are 1" wide and drop 3" down...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Mexican Abalone Inlaid Silver Necklace and Pierced Earrings Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty necklace and earring set with inlaid abalone in white enamel. There are 6 white enamel abalone inlaid crescents and 3 tear drops comprising the front bib of the neckla...
Category
1970s Mexican Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1970s
By Vendome
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace Circa 1970s. This amazing choker looks like xoxo Double row. This is such a great find. 12.5" L -15" L so c...
Category
1970s American Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Retro Faceted Beads Gold Mesh Bib Choker Necklace & Bracelet Set
Located in Sausalito, CA
There's something about this set that makes one feel they might be special or have super powers! Wonder Woman? Cleopatra? 🤔
Size:
- The necklace is 16-1/4" long, but fits approxim...
Category
1970s Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage French Hammered Disc Choker, Necklace, Belt 1970s
By Goossens
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An important statement vintage French hammered disc necklace, choker, and belt, possibly by the Parisian Maison Goossens based on the workmanship and materials.
A rare and truly chic...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Hand-Knotted Howlite Turquoise-Color Cabochon Choker With Gold Hardware Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful choker, made with Howlite stones in turquoise color is hand-knotted and finished with a gold hardware clasp. Believed to help relieve stress, as well as to help o...
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1970s American Baroque Vintage Choker Necklaces
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Crystal Crescent Moon Long Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine. Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '.
Some very light scratches, pendant on the left was light split, but has been repaired, barely noticeable.
It is around 5...
Category
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 11.80cts Diamond Riviera Platinum Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Simply Stated.......Stunning!
This Vintage Diamond Necklace was inspired by a Riviera design and crafted in Platinum.
Tapering from 4.5mm to 2.5, this necklace features beautiful...
Category
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Taxco Mexico Vintage Turquoise Inlaid Silver Necklace and Earrings Stamped Set
By Taxco Mexico
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous Mexican Sterling silver necklace and earrings set. The necklace consist of sterling tubes alternating with sterling balls draping in the front with gradated elongated triangular turquoise inlaid pendants from 1-2.25" in front. It has a hook closure. The matching sterling screw back earrings...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Paul Oudet 1970 Prototype Gingko Cuff Necklace in 18kt Gilt Vermeil over Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Double gingko necklace designed by Paul Oudet (1946-).
A prototype sculptural cuff bracelet, created in Paris France by the sculptor Paul Oudet, back in the 1970. This organic piece...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Vermeil, Silver
Alfred Karram 1970 Geometric Sculptural Necklace in Solid 0.925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric necklace designed by Alfred Karram (1932-2017).
A beautiful piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the Architect and artist Alfred...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18k Gold Neck Ring by Swedish Master Claës Giertta Made Year 1968
Located in Stockholm, SE
This 18 karat gold neck ring has a shiny, textured surface. The shape of the neck ring may be described as semi oval with an accentuated front. The neck ring...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
1970 Rhinestone Drop Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Calling all vintage jewelry lovers! This statement rhinestone necklace is begging to be added to your collection! This necklace is simply mesmerizing, the arrangement of all of the rhinestones is so intricate and comes together to create the most regal and eye catching shape. Round rhinestones in a variety of sizes come together to form a large diamond drop...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Rena Beatrice Koopman 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling With Moonstone
Located in Miami, FL
Artistic necklace designed by Rena Koopman (1945-).
An impressive bold sculptural piece, created by the American artist and goldsmith Rena Beatrice Koopm...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver
Judith Leiber Wheel of the Year Gold Choker
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous vintage Judith Leiber 'wheel of the year' gold plated choker necklace! The pendant is very large and definitely a fun statement piece that will s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Gold and Silver Plated Abstract Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible vintage gold and silver necklace in the most unique abstract shape. The center features a large gold tear drop shape surrounded by a melting effect of gold and silver. Necklace sits in a choker style with hook closures on the sides. Style this with a black Versace dress and some silver Chanel heels...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Jorgen Peter Vang Turquoise, Pearl and Gold Torque , Circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
This finely wrought Danish pendant/brooch combination comprises a large oval Persian turquoise, pearls, and 14-karat yellow gold. It was hand fabricated by Jorgen Peter Vang in the 1960s. The neckpiece is a delicate beauty which will enhance any daytime or cocktail attire.
This is a rare feminine piece from Vang who is often remembered for his stronger, single-stone brutalist art jewelry, is very versatile, and can be worn in three ways. You can wear the torque or brooch on its own or combine the two pieces to create an exquisitely delicate neckpiece. The neckpieces is marked for VANG, 14K gold - the medium in which most Nordic jewelers of the time worked - and Denmark.
Jorgen Peter Vang was born in Denmark in 1943. (D.2010) He apprenticed with Georg Jensen and graduated as a silversmith in 1964 from the institute for precious metal at the Goldsmith School in Copenhagen. Thereafter, he opened his workshop in Copenhagen and worked independently, creating unique , collectible modernist designs in silver and gold until 2003.
Mahnaz Collection...
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Les Bernard Egyptian Revival Collar Necklace 1970s
By Les Bernard
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous gold metal choker collar necklace by less Bernard. It has 1 3/4" length vertical links around it's entire circumference joined by 2 rows of fine gold chains...
Category
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Jack Boyd Hand Wrought Sterling Silver California Studio Torque Choker Necklace
By Jack Boyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand wrought sterling silver torque choker necklace created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Necklace measures approximately 16.5" a...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bvlgari Mesh Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, well-made woven mesh necklace created by Bvlgari. The perfect accessory for an elegant occasion. Circa 1970s.
Total weight: 87.9 gra...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Cloisonne and 14k Gold Beaded Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This necklace will be your next go-to piece of jewelry in your collection! You will be reaching for this necklace everyday whether it be getting ready for a date-night or a special event. This is really a super unique find! This necklace is a perfect size and design to take from day to night with a change of an outfit. This beautiful necklace has a delicate design and some highly coveted details like Cloisonne beads...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Silver Neck Ring by Swedish Silver-Smith Claës Giertta, Made Year 1970
Located in Stockholm, SE
This fixed silver neck ring has a beautiful shiny, wrought surface. The shape of the neck ring is special in that way that it is twisted.
This neck ring is perfect for any social ev...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Vintage Boucher Pave and Baguette Layered Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Boucher Pave and Baguette Layered Necklace Circa 1960s. This is the most beautiful necklace I have ever had in the rhinestone/crystal family. I had the sister necklace but ...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Silver and Amethyst Neckring by Torun Bülow-Hübe, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Silver neckring by Torun Bülow-Hübe with Torun’s signature “shawl” design. Stunning, large pendant with amethyst and rock crystal drops suspended on silver hooks. An exquisite collec...
Category
1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Silver
Bvlgari Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Collar
By Bulgari
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bvlgari Carnelian Intaglio and Diamond Collar. Marked Bvlgari 750. Diamond=2.15cts.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Diamond, 18k Gold
1960's Diamond and 18k Gold French Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This necklace will be your next go-to piece of jewelry in your collection! You will be reaching for this necklace everyday whether it be getting ready for a date-night or a special e...
Category
1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Green Jade 14K Yellow Gold Necklace, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One green jade 14K yellow gold curb link necklace featuring 6 prong set, oval and pear cabochon green jade stones measuring 15.4 inc...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tubogas Wide Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
A Classic Italian tubogas necklace. Tubogas translates literally to “gas pipe” and is the descriptive name given to a type of chain formed from a pair of interlocking gold strips wrapped tightly together. This forms a flexible and hollow tubular necklace...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings Rose Petal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Rose Petal Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Details:
Necklace Length: 18.25"
Weight: 68.8 grams
Width: 34mm
Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co, 750...
Category
1970s Central American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Gilbert Albert Vintage Floral Botryoidal Openwork Bib Necklace Yellow Gold 1970s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gilbert Albert vintage floral bib necklace in 18kt yellow gold, Switzerland, 1970s. Modelled as a sequence of asymmetrical openwork floral botryoidal panels with both polished and granular textured decoration, graduating in size from larger sections in the center, in a bib necklace fashion. This necklace is doubly secured with a click-shut clasp and a safety catch fitting.
Dimensions: approximately 16.5 x 14.0 (outer measurements); 11.5 x 12.5 cm (inner measurements). Gross Weight: 115.87g. Signature for Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert; Lisbon import mark for 18kt gold; stamped "1TO"; stamped "750" for 18kt gold.
This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help.
Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi-Gemstones Choker Necklace 18k Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 11mm Multi-Gemstones Choker Necklace 18k Italy 16 Inch. Very luxurious choker featuring different array of colors. The choker is very heavy wei...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist Studio 1970 Geometric Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
An sculptural geometric necklace.
Fabulous sculptural necklace created in north Europe, back in the 1970. This unusual highly sculpted necklace was carefully assembled with multiple...
Category
1970s German Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...
House of Tabbah Coral and Diamond Gold Necklace
By Tabbah
Located in New York, NY
House of Tabbah necklace in 18k gold with 47 carats of diamonds and coral lozenges. Made in Paris, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage deLillo Diamante and Black Beaded Choker Necklace Circa 1970s
By deLillo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage deLillo Diamante and Black Beaded Choker Necklace. One of those pieces with little curb appeal and lots of pizzaz when on. There are rondell...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
1970s Steuben Crystal Cicada and 18k Gold Choker Designed by Lloyd Atkins
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A vintage Steuben Cicada necklace By Lloyd Atkins, The 18k Yellow gold hinged choker with a 2 1/2" Cicada made of leaded glass with frosted and polished ...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, 18k Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Tennis White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Graduated natural diamond tennis necklace mounted in 14k white gold. There are 80 bezel set diamonds. It has an approximate total weight of 9 carats in diamonds. The clasp is a pus...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Chaumet 1960 Paris Complete Boxed Suite 18Kt Gold 62.56 Cts Diamonds Malachite
By Chaumet
Located in Miami, FL
A complete four-pieces suite designed by Chaumet.
Incredible and sophisticate suite composed by a necklace, a pair of earrings and a ring. This suite has been created in Paris, Fran...
Category
1960s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Henri Sandoz 1970 Paris Retro Necklace Textured 18Kt Gold 22.45 Cts Sodalite
Located in Miami, FL
A retro modernist necklace designed for Henri Sandoz et Fils.
Modernist French retro piece, created in Paris, circa late 1960's early 1970's. This is a real one of a kind necklace choker, crafted in solid 18 karats of textured yellow gold. The design is composed by three rigids and articulated flat wires, with 3 graduated hinged elements hanging. It is suited, with a push lock and a figure 8 for extra security.
The drop elements are mounted with 3 gradated oval cuts cabochons of natural blue sodalite, with a combined weight of 22.5 carats.
Have a total weight of 45.95 grams and a circumference of 14.5 inches (37 Cm).
The width of the flat wire is 6 mm and the elements, have a drop measure of 46 mm (1.78 inches).
Stamped with nice French hallmarks and is accompanied by the designer's jewelry leather...
Category
1970s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yves Saint Laurent Braided Jewel Haute Couture Choker
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent Braided Jeweled Haute Couture Choker of colored braid and gold lame ribbon with jeweled central motif of pate de verre carnelian and green onyx cabochons set in a ...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Silver Necklace with Jasper Stone Made in 1967, Swedish
Located in Stockholm, SE
This silver neck-ring has a pendant made out of sterling silver and a cabochon cut variegated jasper stone in dark green and red. The top of the pendant is decorated with a spiral ma...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jasper, Silver
Swiss Modern Organo-Chic Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind necklace has a look that is edgy and sophisticated. Meticulously hand-fabricated, every fold, texture, and color is part of an elega...
Category
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Weiss White Jasper and Crystal Fringe Collar Necklace and Earring Suite, 1960s
By Weiss
Located in Tucson, AZ
Any woman can tell you: pure white jewelry is both hard to find and the perfect accessory in warmer months. Beyond its scarce color and famous signature, however, this suite is rare because of its high-fashion elegance. If one is lucky enough to find white jewelry it is almost invariably for daywear, whereas this set rests solidly in the evening wear category. Breathtaking.
Weiss jewelry...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Jasper, Base Metal
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Vintage, circa 1970s
By Chaumet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Chaumet Paris 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s Fully Hallmarked
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectibl...
Category
1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Category
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Brutalist Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960.
ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380 This handcrafted designed necklace is decorated on...
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Givenchy Gold + Amber Chainlink Vintage Long GG Logo 70s Necklace or Belt
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s GIVENCHY amber and gold long chain necklace or belt ! Features GG clasp closure. Looks great as a long necklace or wrapped around as a choker. Can also be wor...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Limoges France White Enamel and Pate de Verre Link Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite enamel and pate de verre link necklace designed in Limoges, France. Enameled domed trapeze copper elements are linked together with gilt metal framing to a turbogas or s...
Category
1960s French Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian Gripoix Glass Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Maison Gripoix for Yves Saint Laurent Mondrian necklace. Of Gripoix Glass hand poured enamel in shades of sapphire and amythest set in gold plat...
Category
1960s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Textured Iridescent Root Beer Cabochon Spray Necklace By Coro, 1960s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 12" in length, can be adjusted up to 17" using extender chain
- Gold plated
- Textured root beer lucite cabochons with blue iridescent coating
- Aurora ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Eileen Aubi 1961 Gilt Resin Artist Sculpture Choker Necklace
By Eileen Aubi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning sculpture choker necklace was designed by American artist Eileen Aubi in 1961. The gilded coating resin pebbles with a hand-made feel are topped with black stone chips ...
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Drop Necklace Circa 1960s
By Henry Bogoff
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Drop Necklace Circa 1960s. Has drop necklace and is on links of stones with designs. There are two 6 stone designs with a stone...
Category
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Andrew Grima Jade Bead and Gold Choker Necklace 1973
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A rare jade bead "peas in pods" and 18 karat gold choker necklaces, by Andrew Grima, 1973. Stamped GRIMA, HJ Co, British hallmark.
The necklace is a collect...
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1970s British Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Givenchy Floral Jet Choker, Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture choker from the estate of Bunny Mellon. Composed of 4 strands of large faceted jet bead hand sewn flower heads and moong...
Category
1960s French Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Jack Boyd Hand Wrought Sterling California Studio Pegged Torque Choker Necklace
By Jack Boyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand wrought sterling silver torque choker necklace with peg design created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Necklace measures approximately 17" and is unsigned. In very good ...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rock Crystal, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Chocker Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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.
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