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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Oscar de la Renta 22K Gold-Plated Statement Necklace with Crystal Pearls
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This Oscar de la Renta statement necklace showcases the designer’s iconic approach to opulent costume jewelry, featuring a dramatic arrangement of sculpted floral links. Expertly cas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Brass, Mixed Metal
Cartier Maillon Panthere Five-Row Wide 20" Long Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Five-Row Maillion Panthere Necklace by Cartier.
This Cartier Maillon Panthère Necklace features five luxurious rows of 18k yellow gold links, each crafted for fluidit...
Category
1990s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Signed Etruscan Revival Style 14k Gold & Jade Choker Necklace by Resia Schor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Etruscan Revival style necklace.
By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor.
In 14k gold.
Set with an alternating series of rou...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jade, 14k Gold
Vintage Esha Randel MOP with Diamante Bars Choker Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Esha Randel MOP with Diamante Bars Choker Circa 1950s. This is a very tiny choker that is so elegant and looks like fine jewelry. The mother-of-pearl has a little hint of cr...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
$1,060 Sale Price
20% Off
BLACK LEATHER CORD NECKLA CE with 14K GOLD, 14-16"
Located in New York, NY
Black Leather Cord Necklace
Black Leather and 14k Gold
This black leather cord necklace has a 2", 14k gold extender. It can be worn at 14-16".
Wear it as a choker or extend it out...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Alex Jona White Diamond Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Flexible Snake Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, stunning One-of-a-Kind 18 karat brushed yellow gold flexible coil snake necklace. With circular cut diamonds set on the head and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural white topaz sterling silver rose gold plated choker necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This beautiful white topaz choker is a perfect jewel for any special occasion. It has been crafted by the fine artisans using sterling silver. Carefully selected white topaz have bee...
Category
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Diamonds Snake 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful snake necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Handmade by craftsmen assembled with diamonds and green,blue enamel.
Diamonds weight 1.21 karat
Necklace total weight 65.70 grams
N...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Glass Paste Collar Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique 19th century Austro Hungarian gilt metal , paste /glass stones choker necklace with small faux pearls . Larger faceted amethyst glass stones are set on an open-back setting ....
Category
19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Goossens Paris Blue Denim Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A timeless theme that sees its colors change with the seasons. Each rock crystal stone is hand-dyed with beautiful shades. As each stone is unique, the intensity and depth of the col...
Category
2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Rock Crystal
Estate Angela Cummings Bold 18k Gold Diamond Braided Collar Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A bold, dramatic and fanciful 18k gold vintage collar necklace signed by noted designer Angela Cummings. Intriguing graduated concentric circles of twisted gold tipped with sparkling...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bespoke Australian Opal and Diamond Gemstone 18k White Gold Collar Necklace.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Custom Chunky Necklace Bespoke Creation featuring 18k White Gold (750 hallmark). This splendid Chunky diamond and Multi Color, Multi Gemstone necklace features a South Sea Pearl coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire,...
47.5ct Zambian Emerald & 12.10ct Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Statement Elizabeth Taylor high jewelry style, Zambian Emerald and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold — 47.5 Carats of Emeralds, 12.10 Carats Total Diamond Weight
This exceptional ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
Massive Avant-garde Silver Metal Bird Design Articulated Choker Necklace c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Massive avant-garde silver plated metal bird design articulated choker necklace c 1970s
The unique artisan choker is designed with a rigid silver plated aluminum metal band
Adorned with a large silver plated articulated soaring bird figure
Makes a very striking, bold, eye-catching accessory
The choker necklace is unsigned very similar in design to Yves Saint Laurent's
bird themed runway chokers...
Category
1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
$975 Sale Price
23% Off
Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 8.50 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Width: 2.2 cm
Length: 44 cm
Total Weight: 77.37 grams
"We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
Category
2010s Thai Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Jewelcraft Rainbow Glass Floral Necklace & Earrings 1950s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Jewelcraft Fan Necklace and earrings creating the most mesmerising set of mid-century jewels. The aurora borealis finish and stylised floral motif stones creating a dreamy current vibe despite their seventy-year life. Jewelcraft was a line of the house of Coro Jewellery...
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1950s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Chocker Christian Dior 98' by John Galliano
Located in GOUVIEUX, FR
Christian Dior choker by John Galliano 98'
Choker with 284 black swarovski crystals in stainless Ruthenium (Platine family) and hypoallergenic. Filigree-mounted.
Fall/Winter 1997-1...
Category
1990s Italian Byzantine Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel, Other
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Material 925 Sterling Silver
Handmade
Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut
Wieght approx 62 gr...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Gilded Swirl "Celestial Fire" Choker Necklace By Sarah Coventry, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 17" total length, can be adjusted down using hook clasp along chain
- .75" wide curls
- Gold plated
- ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
$103 Sale Price
20% Off
Gucci Double G Heart-crystal Necklace
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
A signature emblem of the House, the initials of its founder Guccio Gucci define this necklace, embellished with heart-shaped crystals. Adding a refined feel, sparkling crystals fram...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Brass
Flower Pattern Pave Diamond Choker Necklace Made in 18k White Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18kt:1.75g,
Diamond:10.567ct,
Silver:48.968g,,,,
Size: 381MM"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, White Gold
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Concave Collar for Donna Karan, 1991
Located in New York, NY
In 1991, Robert Lee Morris collaborated with Donna Karan on her Fall collection and this concave collar was one of the key signature elements shown with the clothes. This was a futur...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Flexible diamond "collier de chien" made out of platinum and set with rose diamonds. Nine oval links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modell...
Category
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! South Sea Golden Pearl Necklace, comprising 29 South Sea Golden Pearls, each approx. 15.8mm - 12.3mm held by a 925 Yellow Gold ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl
Modern Art Deco Burmese Ruby & Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Choker Necklace 15.79 ct
Located in Great Neck, NY
The Epitome of Modern Elegance, a striking Ruby and Sapphire Solitaire diamond modern, Art Deco/ Contemperary, Choker Necklace. Finely crafted in elegant 18k white Gold (750 Hallmark...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Egyptian Opal Choker Necklace
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Egyptian Opal Choker Necklace on silk thread with knots between each bead.
Healing Properties: Egyptian opal is believed to have a soothing influence on the emotional body. It is th...
Category
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Opal, Gold Plate
'50s Four Strand Coral Bead Choker Necklace With Cluster Clasp By Eugene Schultz
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 16" length
- Faux coral glass beads
- Fancy push clasp with bead cluster and gilded leaf motif
- By Eug...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
Nina Zhou Ocean Life 90ctw Aquamarine, Topaz & Pink Sapphire Collar Necklace
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Crafted with light blue aquamarine and topaz, symbolizing the immense power and energy of the sea, and pink sapphire, representing lives and hope, each gemstone is uniquely shaped to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
$13,680 Sale Price
23% Off
Egyptian Lavender Jeweled Gem Colored Necklace 24K Electroplated
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Add a touch of luxuriousness to your look with the Egyptian necklace. This ornate choker features an exquisite handmade design, delicately crafted using color to create a truly uniq...
Category
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Materials
24k Gold, Brass
Mario Buccellati Torsadé 18K Two Tone Gold Satin Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Torsadé Necklace by Mario Buccellati embodies the house’s mastery of sculptural design. Crafted from alternating yellow and white gold links, each 10mm-wide a soft satin finish measu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced.
Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Category
Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage KJL KENNETH JAY LANE gold lions head designer runway necklace
By KJL
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed KJL
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 19.5" long
CONDITION
• very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
SKU 12...
Category
20th Century Choker Necklaces
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Nina Zhou Heart Aquamarine Sapphire Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Nina Zhou
Located in Rowland Heights, CA
Embrace timeless romance and radiant elegance with the Nina Zhou Heart Aquamarine Sapphire DIamond Tennis Necklace. This stunning piece showcases a delicate arrangement of heart-shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace and Chandelier Earrings Set Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The blue sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings set features a total of 174.55 carats of oval cut and drop shape faceted Ceylon sapphires of homogeneous splendid color and crysta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. T-Drop Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. T-Drop Diamond Platinum Necklace
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. T-Drop necklace is crafted in platinum and weighs 26.9 grams. The elegant drop design is set with brillia...
Category
Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
$80,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold Drops Necklace, 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bujukan Bead Station Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
This gorgeous 14k yellow gold bead charm necklace is sure to put a smile on anyone's face! It sparkles and has movement from every direction! This design is dynamic and unique givin...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow 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
Iconic 1820s Georgian English Flat-Cut Garnet Riviere 9ct Rose Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking Iconic 1820s Georgian Flat-cut Foil-back Red Garnet Rivière Necklace
The most delicious berry red dream! The dominant style of ...
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR gold mesh crystal designer runway haute couture necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold tone with crystals
• vintage designer runway earrings necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 17.5" long by 0.75" wide
CONDITION
• excellent vintage ...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
14kt Yellow Gold Natural 52.00cttw Ruby & 1.75cttw Diamond Necklace, 17in, 46 gr
Located in San Diego, CA
This necklace is crafted from 14kt yellow gold and features an impressive total weight of 52.00 carats in rubies. It is accented with 50 round brilliant diamonds, which total 1.75 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,308 Sale Price
40% Off
Natural Diamond polki necklace set in 14k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=190.41gm
NW=76.10gm
Diamond polki = 24.75cts
Diamond rosecut = 11.72cts
Pearl = 212.45cts
Emerald beeds =14.10cts
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Category
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Silver Tone Stars Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage silver tone multi strand snake chains choker necklace featuring THIERRY MUGLER's iconic stars embellished with clear crystals.
Adjustable toggle closure.
Emb...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR runway necklace earrings set turquoise enamel crystal
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed CHRISTIAN DIOR
• gold tone with faux turquoise, enamel and crystals
• vintage designer runway earrings necklace set
MEASUREMENTS
• necklace is 15.5" long, ea...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
$1,104 Sale Price / set
44% Off
S.R.Co. 10K Yellow Gold Onyx and Enamel Pendant Necklace 19.5 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
This is a really unique pendant. I just love it. It is pre-owned and in excellent condition. It's been very well-cared for. The pendant has an interesting shape, Kind of a nauti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$688 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Cartier Amber Cabochon Collar Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in San Diego, CA
Cartier Vintage Signed Jewelry
Style: Tubugas Yellow Gold Collar Necklace with Amber Cabochon
Serial Number: 745623
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Size: 14...
Category
1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amber, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 5 Carat Pear Shape Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptional 5 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Pendant — GIA Certified
A timeless symbol of elegance and rarity, this exquisite 5.00 carat Pear Cut Diamond dazzles with E color and Flawless c...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$312,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Rose Cut Polki Diamond Handmade Vintage Victorian Necklace 925 Sterling Silver
Material 925 Sterling Silver
Handmade
Natural Diamond Polki Rose Cut
Wieght approx 68 Gr...
Category
2010s Indian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Substantial Handmade Woven Sterling Silver Chain 384grams
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A bold and beautifully handcrafted sterling silver chain, this striking piece hails from India and features a dense woven design that showcases both traditional silversmithing and su...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lalaounis 22k Lion's Head Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1960s, 22k, by Ilias Lalaounis, Greece. This High-karat gold necklace is the perfect everyday accessory. The Mycenaean lion's head motif is central to Lalaounis' most famous a...
Category
1960s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cellini 18KT Gold 37.55 Carat Pink Sapphire Briolette & Diamond Flower Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely stunning necklace is composed of 10.38 carats of round brilliant and rose-cut diamonds, and 37.55 carats of pink sapphires.
The briolette cut allows the sapphires to d...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cellini Plat/18KT 52.72Ct. of Pink & Purple Sapphires, 15.97Ct. Diamond Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent necklace designed by Cellini NYC with the most beautiful marquis pink sapphires and oval purple sapphires. Each stone is set with round brilliant diamonds in this platin...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
9.5 Carat Zambian Emerald 9.64 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite choker is handset with 9.50 carats Zambian emerald and 9.64 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$38,349 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s "Comet" Choker Necklace & Earring Set By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
By Trifari
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the early mid-century
- Extremely rare, hard to find set
- Choker measures 16.5" in length and .6" width
- Earrings measur...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
$318 Sale Price
20% Off
Silver Tone and Three Strand Ivory Faux Pearl Collar with a Rhinestone Clasp
Located in London, GB
Beautiful silver tone collar with three strands of ivory faux pearls and a round rhinestone clasp. The pearls are knotted between each pearl. Measuring length including the rhineston...
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1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Vintage DoubleSpiral Twisted Silver Wire Filigree Link Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring handmade double-spiral filigree links, this vintage collar choker necklace was created by tightly twisting fine silver wire, which was ...
Category
20th Century Greek Revival Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
1970 21kt Gold enamel swag necklace India
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Exquisite details on this handmade 21kt solid gold swag /bib necklace from India . Necklace is done by highly skilled & talented Indian goldsmiths ...
Category
1970s Indian Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Chanel Vintage Gold Medallion Coin CC Collar Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS:
Hallmark: Oval tag CHANEL,
Made in France
Gold Plated
The necklace is in good condition showing minimal wear
Measurements approx.: Ornament Width: 1.4" Ornament-Length: 1.4...
Category
Early 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Bulgari 18K Gold Tubogas Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the 1990s, this Bulgari 18K gold necklace is formed of Tubogas links. It is designed as a very slightly graduating torque of flexible tubogas links. Soft and perfectly we...
Category
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Antique "Queen Anne" Riviere Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Amazing "Queen Anne" amethyst paste necklace set in gilt metal. Please Note: The earrings are not included. This style of jewelry was misnamed for Queen Anne, who reigned from 169...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Extra Wide Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Unisex Extra Wide Adjustable Ribbed Omega Snake Choker Necklace, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
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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