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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Syna Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold
Black diamonds 0.35 ct approx
Diamonds 0.35 ct approx
18 inch chain with loops at 16th & 17th inch
Reversible necklace
Chain slides through the charm
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Category
2010s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Pink Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Emeralds 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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Renoir Arts and Crafts Copper and White Enamel Necklace, 1950s
By Renoir
Located in Lynnwood, WA
This is a marked Renoir Copper and White Enamel necklace, from the 1950s. Adjustable 14" to 18", with Shepherds hook closure. 17 rounded white en...
Category
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Hakimoto 15.5x14 mm Golden & Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace
18K Yellow Gold
Weight (g): 133
Cultured South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 14X15.5mm
Pearl Shape: Round
Body color: Multicolor
Orie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Choker with Dangling Poms Poms Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Beaded Black Choker with Dangling Poms Poms and Beads. Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent YSL but not signed. Tres Chic. 13"L 1.25" W around the ...
Category
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Gold Chain Choker - Size Small - 13.5 inches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gold-plated Aurelia Chain choker is made up of interlocking square links – each one is expertly crafted for a solid, notably durable feel when worn. Its striking, geometric profi...
Category
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Real 2.86 Carat SI/H Marquise Pear Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite choker is handset with 2.86 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
AIG Certified 22.00 Ct Ceylon Sapphires 10 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Choker/Bracelet
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive choker/bracelet , absolutely unique and original.
Sapphires are a beautiful gemstones known for its calming blue hues. Symbolizing tranquillity and clarity , it's believ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco 3.35 carat Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, stunning, fine and impressive antique Art Deco 13.35 carat diamond and platinum necklace; part of our diverse diamond necklace collections
This magnificent, fine and ...
Category
1930s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar de la Renta Silver-Plated Coral Branch Choker with Swarovski Crystals
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oscar de la Renta silver-plated coral branch choker adorned with Swarovski crystals; a sculptural statement piece blending organic form with refined sparkle.
This Oscar de la Renta ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Base Metal, Brass
7.5 Carat Round Diamond Adjustable Choker Tennis Necklace 16-18"
Located in Miami, FL
14K white gold natural diamond tennis choker necklace. Set with diamonds on the front and a chain closure on the back. Adjustable choker with a 16-inch length and includes an additio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Basket Weave White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Choker Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
This authentic Tiffany & Co. Vannerie necklace is a masterpiece of luxury and intricate design. Crafted ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
18K White Gold Bezel set DIAMOND Necklace DTw. 7.73 carats
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K White Gold Bezel Set Necklace with 93 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds D color VVS1 clarity weighting in total 7.73 carats, 16 inch.
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Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti 2.5 Carat Natural Diamonds by the Yard Platinum Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum and Natural Diamond necklace weighing approximately 2.50 carats in total weight.
The necklace is set with 11 natural colorless round brilliant d...
Category
2010s North American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 3-row circular link Choker Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. 18k yellow gold 3-row circular link choker necklace with diamonds. This flexible necklace features three rows of graduating in size
circular yellow gold links, connecte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
NWT $16, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Fancy Pink Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Pink Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Neckla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Atlas 1.00 Carat Diamond Gold Platinum Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant Tiffany & Co Atlas flexible link necklace in 18k yellow gold with platinum sections accented with 20 round full cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.00cts. The diamonds are ...
Category
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold
Hakimoto 16x14 mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace with 18K Diamond
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K PEARL STRAND NECKLACE
18K Yellow Gold
Weight (g): 125
Cultured Tahitian South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 16X14mm
Pearl Shape: Round
Body color: Silver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold Choker 5.16 TDW Charms
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace 14K White Gold Choker 5.16 TDW
This stunning estate necklace is finely crafted in solid 14K White gold and set with d...
Category
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond Necklace. Sapphire pear shape 1.33 carats and brilliants 1.60 carats
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald & diamond Polki Necklace set in 14k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=165.83gm
NW=64.16gm
Diamond polki = 21.40cts
Diamond rosecut = 11.20cts
Diamond = 0.25cts
Pearl = 145.93cts
Emerald beeds =9.31cts
Emerald mani =46.55cts
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Category
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Surreal Sterling Finger Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Amazingly Eerie and Surreal Sterling Finger Pendant on waxed cotton cord, made in the style of the Lalannes in France.
Designer is unknown, but, the "finger" elements were cast from a 19th Century vesta case and then reassembled back to back as a pendant.
Purchased in France. Fingers measure 3" x .5" on a 36" waxed cord. Great worn on the wrist as well with cord wrapped multiple times. Design after a Lalanne design.
Marked "925", Excellent condition.
France 1980's.
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1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chanel pearl necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Choker necklace composed of several red glass pearl rows. Jewelry from the mid-1980s.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length: from 35 cm to 41 ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Chaumet Paris 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
By Chaumet
Located in Paris, FR
CHAUMET Necklace in 18K yellow gold with a pattern of articulated geometric plates.
Signed Chaumet Paris and numbered
Safety clasp
Length: 37 cm Diameter: 12 cm Width: 9 mm
Gold we...
Category
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Branch Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Feder 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Filigree Branch Necklace
There are 52 round brilliant diamonds; estimated total weight is 4.00 carats.
The necklace is 18.5 inches long and width t...
Category
1990s Unknown Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Lacroix Asymetric Gold Toned Brutalist Plastron Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage antiqued gold toned necklace featuring a black leather cord collar and an asymetric brutalist plastron pendant embellished with jonquil color crystals.
T b...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Diamond Necklace Choker Vintage 14K White Gold Teardrop Pendant 2.38 TDW
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace Choker Vintage 14K White Gold Teardrop Pendant 2.38 TDW
This beautiful vintage Pendant is finely crafted in solid 14K White G...
Category
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 49.00 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The three center diamonds are certified. Features 49.00 Carats of Ideal Cut Diamond. The center stone is 3.83 Carats GIA Certified J color SI in Clarity, next two stones are 2.25 a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Platinum 3.09 Carat Diamond Graduated Tennis Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This platinum 900 tennis choker necklace is adorned with a total of 3.09 carats of natural round cut diamonds, arranged in a graduated design. The necklace weighs 17.57 grams and sit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Oscar de la Renta Runway Necklace Flowers Black Enamel Haute Couture Monumental
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY ORIGINAL OSCAR DE LA RENTA HAUTE COUTURE RUNWAY NECKLACE OF SUPERB QUALITY STYLE AND IMPACT! THE NECKLACE HAS A DRAMATIC THREE DIMENSIONAL FLOWER MOTIF DES...
Category
20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal, Enamel
Natural 1.85 Carat Pear Diamond Choker Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Immerse yourself in the epitome of sophistication with this breathtaking Natural 1.85 Carat Pear Diamond Choker Necklace, exquisitely crafted in lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Diana M. Custom 34cts Diamond Tennis Necklace 4-prong FG SI
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold custom 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 34.00 cts round diamonds 82 diamonds 0.42 each FG color SI clarity excellent cut.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gold Drops Necklace, 14 Karat Gold Two-Strand Necklace with Oval, NK6317Y4JJJ
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold two strand oval disk charm necklace is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! The double strand design is dynamic and unique giving the wearer movement a...
Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crivelli 18KT White Gold, 27.21Ct. Blue Sapphire & 13.61 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Crivelli
Located in New York, NY
This lovely designed collar necklace by Crivelli is entirely set with 5 rows of round brilliant Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. The alternating stones and the flexibility of the setting...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Real 1.85 Carat Pear Diamond Snake Choker Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat Yellow gold, these exquisite choker are handset with 1.85 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
Christian Dior Silvery Metal Choker Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal choker necklace with rhinestones.
Additional information:
Condition: Good condition
Dimensions: Length: from 33 cm to 38 cm
SKU:BC189
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond and Multicolor Sapphire Briolette Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The diamond and sapphire necklace features five flower-like motifs set with brilliant color faceted round blue Ceylon sapphires and a diamond center. Each flower is attached to a des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emporio Armani Necklace
By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7
Located in Carnate, IT
Emporio Armani necklace.
In leather and multi colors plastic.
Adjustable clasp.
Total length 52 cm
Excellent overall condition, shows minimal s...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Choker Necklaces
Late 20th Century Diamond Necklace Circa 1990s
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This late 20th century necklace features a yellow gold garland style centrepiece of claw set marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds with a two-tone fancy chain secured with a box ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Meghna Jewels 6.98 Carat Emerald 6.29 carat Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 6.29 carats Emerald and 6.29 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Untreated Lilac Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and elegant necklace features luminous purple sapphires and glittering white diamonds. The thirty-one sapphires, totaling 47.52 carats, display a coveted lilac hue. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Platinum
Sterling Turquoise in Resin Collar Necklace 15 1/2" - 925 Mosaic Taxco Mexico
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: Sterling Silver
Stone Information
Natural Turquoise in Resin
Treatment: Routinely Enhanced
Cut: Mosaic
Color: Green & Blue
Style: Tapered Collar
Fastening Type: N/A ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise
Natural 1.43 Carat Pear Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat Yellow gold, these exquisite choker are handset with 1.43 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 25 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkly e...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold
An Antique 18 Carat Gold old Snake Necklace with Emerald and Diamond
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An antique 18-carat yellow gold snake necklace, in the head a pear-shaped, faceted natural Colombian emerald in a slightly bluish green color (10.6 x 8.0 mm, NEL certificate: E 24202...
Category
1820s French Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K white gold
Diamonds: 404 round brilliant cut = 10.30cttw
Color: H / I
Clarity: SI1-2
Diamonds: 303 baguette cut = 7.28cttw
Color: H / I
Clarity: SI1-2
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Jade, Onyx and Opal Multi-Gemstone 14 Karat Gold Bohemian Link Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
One-of-a-kind Vicki Orr 14k yellow gold Bohemian necklace with 19 unique pieces including Onyx, Turquoise, white Diamond, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, green Quartz, Opal, Shell cameo and ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Opal, Onyx, Multi-gemstone, Jade, White Diamond...
6.79 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 6.79 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond collarbone Necklace Silver Zoe choker Diamond onyx Diamond Bib Necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful diamond necklace with sparling diamonds is a statement of elegance and style.
This necklace has finely chosen Rose cut diamonds and Onyx Gemstone. Sterling silver give...
Category
20th Century African Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Silver
Antique Five Strand Red Coral 14k Gold Clasp Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning antique Coral choker necklace.
A five strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 5-6mm dimension. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handm...
Category
1890s Dutch Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, 14k Gold
Jarin Multicolor Gemstones Necklace
By JARIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful multicolor gemstones (Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, and Peridot) adorned with round Cubic Zirconia cecklace. Handset on platinum rhodium...
Category
2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW
This amazing necklace is finely crafted in solid 18K White gold. The center piece is studded with 124 white and fiery diamonds and nine Yellow Sapphire briolettes...
Category
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GARAVELLI Graduated Gala Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 10.32 Ctw Diamonds
By Garavelli
Located in Miami, FL
A gala necklace designed by Mario Garavelli.
This is an outstanding contemporary gala necklace, created in Firenze Italy by the jewelry designer Mario Garavelli. The fabulous neckla...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl and Turquoise Necklace with a Tibetan Gau Gilt Silver Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
A Beautiful One-of-a-Kind large Pearl Necklace inter-space with Turquoise and Gold beads, suspending a Tibetan Prayer Box (Gau) Pendant, opens to reveal a seated Turquoise Buddha...
Category
1950s Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Nubia Modernist Sterling Silver Necklace by Mary Ann Scherr for Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mary Ann Scherr designed this modernist neckpiece as part of the Signature V Collection in 1975 for Reed and Barton. In addition to Mary Ann Scherr's works, the collection included pieces by Arline Fisch, Glenda Arentzen...
Category
1970s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Natural 7.56 Carat Pear Diamond Choker Necklace 10 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite choker is handset with 7.56 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 10k Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Chainmail Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT antiqued bronze tone chainmail choker necklace.
Hook clasp closure.
Adjustable length.
YSL logo charm.
Indicative measurements : adjustable length from approx. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Asch Grosbardt 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Inlaid Stones
Located in New York, NY
Available at Cellini Jewelers NYC, This beautiful Asch Grosbardt 18 karat yellow gold necklace is designed with a yellow gold bombe mesh chain. The centerpiece is inlaid in a geometr...
Category
Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, 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.