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Choker Necklaces For Sale
THIERRY MUGLER Vintage Jewelled Claw Centrepiece Collar Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER vintage gold tone snake chains collar necklace featuring a claw design centrepiece embellished with blue shade crystals.
Adjustable hook clasp closure.
Embossed THIE...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Amethyst, Peridot & Topaz Necklace Set 18K Gold & Silver
Elegant and Classic Italian style
Natural Ruby - 28 Carats
Natural Amethyst - 16 Carats
Natural Pe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,680 Sale Price
30% Off
Goossens Paris Corail Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An iconic signature of the House of Goossens, coral pays tribute to marine jewels.
With its sculptural silhouette, this necklace stands out for its unique craftsmanship. Each branch ...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
9ct Gold Vintage Choker necklace with carnelian inserts
Located in London, GB
Unique 9ct Gold Choker Necklace
with Carnelian inserts
Circa 1970s
Full British hallmarks - import mark
makers initials "R.W" dated D - 1978
Suitable for neck size 14.75" Inches
W...
Category
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Xavier Loubens Vintage Gold Toned Cupid Collar Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
XAVIER LOUBENS vintage antiqued gold toned collar necklace featuring gorgeous links embossed with 3-dimensional cupids, alterning with milky ...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Betony Vernon "Venus Collier" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The “Venus Collier” was designed by Betony Vernon in 1997. Its evocative form and fine Italian craftsmanship make this piece a timeless statement. The iconic collier celebrates the f...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fringed Torque Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage silver toned wired torque necklace featuring an extra long fringed hammered disc pendant.
Marked GAULTIER.
Indicative measurements : torque will adapt to...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Hakimoto 16x13 mm Natural Golden South Sea Pearl and 18K Full Diamond Ball Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Golden South Sea Strand Necklace
18K White Gold Full Diamond Ball Clasp
Weight (g): 115
Cultured South Sea Pearl
Pearl Size: 13X16mm
Pearl Shape: Ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georg Jensen Bente Bonne Silver, Enamel Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings Set, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Bente Bonne, 1929-1996, was a highly acclaimed designer whose work in enamel and glass is rare and much admired by collectors. She was one of the very few ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Ciner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace, Circa 1980s. Nothing more needs to be said about this beauty. It is a classic that has been ma...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Mini" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Choker Mini" in 18-Karat Gold is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry des...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Pierre Cardin silvery necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PIERRE CARDIN - (Made in France) Dickey necklace composed of silvery metal plates articulated with each other. Jewelry from the 1960s-1970s. Not signed.
Condition:
Very good conditi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Antique Chinese Rose Quartz Beaded Choker Necklace Retailed by John Wannamaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine, antique Chinese beaded jade necklace.
With large hand knotted, 16 mm carved rose quartz beads and a sterling mounted clasp.
It ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 14K Gold Wide Omega Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
As stylish now as it was in the 1980’s, this wide omega link necklace offers sleek style and flair. It has clean, sophisticated lines and its half-round depth gives it subtle three-d...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat, Madeira Garnet and Diamond Multi-Comet Necklace
By Martha Seely
Located in Carlisle, MA
This is a very special necklace - made in 14k with Madeira garnets and diamonds.
The joyful movement of this design is made with garnet comets, moving ...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
ANNE KLEIN vintage matte gold tone modernist geometrid designer runway necklace
By Anne Klein
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• signed AK ANNE KLEIN
• gold tone
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
• 17.5” long
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤...
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Strass Necklace, Gablonz Rhinestone Collier, Art Deco, Germany 1920 ´s
Located in Berlin, DE
Green Strass Necklace, Gablonz Rhinestone Collier, Art Deco, Germany 1920 ´s
tight chain from Gablonzer Strass. The chain is composed of 31 pendulum e...
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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Necklace Circa 1960s. This necklace looks fine. It is a rigid necklace in sections, featuring baguettes with a piece that appears to wrap around c...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst & Peridot Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire,Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
Ruby - 31 Carats
Green Peridot - 11 Carats
White Topaz - 14 Carats
Sapphires - 4 Cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,977 Sale Price
25% Off
Kings of Persis Ancient Silver Multi Coin 18kt Yellow Gold Chain Choker Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
This DUBINI coin choker from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic hemidrachm coins of Kings of Persis circa 1st century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold.
MEASUREMENTS
Coins Ø 8-9mm
Circumference: 34-35cm
HISTORY
The principality of Persis emerged in the 8th century B.C. as a satrapy of Elam. Featured here is a crowned bust of the king. Coins of Persis were minted in small quantities for local use only, enhancing their rarity and value.
Persis was situated in southeastern Iran along the Persian Gulf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
18K Yellow and White Gold Triple Braided Wire Twist Choker Necklace 9.43g R4615
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K Yellow and White Gold Dual Tone Triple Braided Wire Twist Choker Necklace 9.43g R4615
♥ Measurement: 16.5" length, 2.5mm wide
♥ Material: 18K Gold 9.43g
Category
2010s American Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini Garnet and White Diamonds Choker 18k Gold Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the Rossella Ugolini Choker: A masterpiece of Italian craftsmanship, uniting deep red Garnet beads with 18K white Diamonds. With 7 Garnet rows and front bars featuring 24...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Choke Necklace Pearls Golden Details Rhinestones 90s
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Rare very exceptional and hard to find similar Christian Dior imperfect vintage choker necklace from the 1990s with gold toned CD logo, featuring fake pearls, golden details, and rhi...
Category
1990s French Choker Necklaces
$357 Sale Price
49% Off
Natural Diamond Necklace Choker Estate 14K Gold by Jose Hess
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Necklace Choker Estate 14K Gold by Jose Hess
This stunning designer necklace was made by Jose Hess in solid 14K Yellow Gold and set with a white and fiery diamond.
T...
Category
Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Chanel 1996 CC Rhinestone-Embellished Choker "Karl Hits The Mall"
By Chanel
Located in West Hartford, CT
A rare and iconic piece from Chanel’s 1996 “Karl Hits The Mall” collection, this exquisite choker necklace was designed by Victoire de Castellane under the creative direction of Karl...
Category
1990s French Choker Necklaces
White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Clasp
Located in Darien, CT
Majestic, sums up this necklace of Graduated White South Sea pearls.
Beautifully matched in color, size, shape, and luster, this choker is comprised of 29 perfectly round White Sout...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
13.70 Carat Zambian Emerald Cuff Choker Necklace 19 Ct Diamond 18k White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
$43,759 Sale Price
20% Off
An exceptional enamel and leather 'fish' necklace, Loutzia, France, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An enamel on copper, and leather necklace with a charming 'fish' motif designed by French jewellery designers, Loutzia. Each 'fish' is hand made with hot enamel on a copper base, and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Early 20th Century Statement Collar Necklace Handmade
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
An extraordinary early 20th-century collar necklace from Tibet or Nepal, this museum-worthy piece is a stunning example of traditional Himalayan craftsmanship. Bold and spiritually r...
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Early 20th Century Choker Necklaces
Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful pearl necklace with gold clasp. The necklace is decorated with 3 rows of natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine...
Category
1970s European Romantic Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 69.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant and Square Emerald cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 69.00 carats.
Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels
14 1/4 inches
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage gold enamel designer runway choker necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS
• unsigned
• gold tone with enamel
• vintage designer runway necklace
MEASUREMENTS
•
CONDITION
• excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear
❤️❤️ VINTAGE...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Angela Caputi Pearlized White and Black Resin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handcrafted in Italy, this beautiful Angela Caputi resin necklace features a pearlized white tone with black contrast. The rare choker fe...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Certified 7.65 CTW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Certified 7.65 CTW Zambian Emerald Diamond Wedding Necklace in 18K Gold studded with oval emerald and diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$11,880 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Coral Sapphires Emeralds Rubies Diamonds 9 Karat White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
A perfect blend of elegance and vibrant colors, this necklace crafted in 9K gold and 800 silver is a refined piece of jewelry that enhances the brilliance of diamonds, sapphires, rub...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring
Located in New York, NY
330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring set in 18 Karat white gold 277gm
Choker just looks like a crown , and with litt...
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 10.54 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 10.54 Carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Yellow Diamond Platinum Halo Necklace
Description:
An extraordinary GIA certified 10.54 carat Heart Shape Fancy Light Yellow diamon...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
$288,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Diamond Necklace Choker 18K & 14K Gold Geometric V by Sande Italy
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace Choker 18K & 14K Gold Geometric V by Sande Italy
This amazing vintage necklace has been made in Italy and it is hallmarked Sa...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Baguette & Round Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous round brilliant and baguette diamond necklace in 18k white gold. Necklace contains round brilliant and baguette diamonds, approximately 8.50tcw halfway around. Diamonds are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$15,120 Sale Price
20% Off
100 Carat Vivid Green Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Indulge in the extraordinary with this transcendent high jewelry masterpiece — a radiant celebration of symmetry, color, and brilliance.
✨ Design Highlights:
A mesmerizing processi...
Category
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
$200,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Akoya Cultured Pearl Signature X Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co
Classic Signature X Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18 KT Yellow Gold.
The pearls measure 9 - 9.5 MM with an even creamy luster.
It is 18 inches long with "...
Category
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mother of Pearl Disc Necklace and Earrings Set 1950s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous mother of pearl necklace and earring set. The choker necklace has 2 rows of 3/4" mother of pearl discs draping from a chain...
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1950s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Realized by hand in Nathalie Jean's atelier, Nakkar Choker pays homage to the pearl, a symbol of divinity, royalty and luxury that has fascinated and inspired since the dawn of time....
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Capri” Amethyst, Blue Topaz & Lemon Quartz Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Amethyst, Blue Topaz & Lemon Quartz Necklace Set in 18K & Silver
Elegant and Classic Italian style
Natural Blue Topaz - 15 Carats
Natural Amethyst - 11 Carats
Nat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Quartz, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,272 Sale Price
20% Off
Phoebe Philo for Celine Large ID Gold Plated Brass Link Chain Choker Necklace
By Celine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Phoebe Philo for Céline Large ID Gold Plated Brass Link Chain Choker Necklace is an exquisite example of modern luxury meets timeless design. Under Philo's visionary leadership a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces
Cartier Hindu Diamond Necklace Estate 18 Karat Gold Black Silk Cord Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed pre owned Cartier Hindu diamond necklace, crafted in 18 karat white gold.
Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estimated at E-F color and VVS2 clarity).
The pendant is attached to an adjustable black silk cord necklace...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Gianni Versace 1990's gold tone shell necklace
Located in Nottingham, GB
This Gianni Versace gold tone shell necklace is from the Spring Summer 1992 Tresor de la Mer collection which was inspired by the abundant treasures of the sea, reminiscent of Gianni...
Category
1990s Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
$931 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage deLillo Gold Tone Detailed Choker Circa 1970s
By deLillo
Located in New York, NY
Vintage deLillo Gold Tone Detailed Choker Circa 1970s. This necklace is so gorgeous and so unique. It's designed for a small neck, measuring 13 inches, so it's a genuine choker. How...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
20.63 Carat SI/H Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 2063 carats of sparkling diamonds.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$37,916 Sale Price
20% Off
German Henrich & Denzel Diamond and Platinum Dew Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
The Tau Collection by Henrich & Denzel is known for its' phenomenal engineering with sparkling jewels of perfect purity and as gentle as the early morning dew . Necklace is handmade ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
GIA Certified 104.00 Carat Natural Diamonds Platinum Riviera Necklace/Choker
Located in Massafra, IT
Behold the enchantment of royalty with this Masterpiece of riviera Diamonds queen necklace.
The lustrous centre GIA Certified 4.00 carat Diamond is truly captivating, while the 100 c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Gold Ram Horns Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in 22K yellow gold.
Signed by Lalaounis
Circa 1960s
Category
1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold
1984 Vintage Chanel Multi Strand Choker Necklace Faux Pearls Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel multi-strand necklace crafted in yellow gold tone (circa 1984).
The necklace features 3 strands of 10mm faux pearls with 2 strands of yellow gold plated wheat-style chains. Measuring 17 inches in length the necklace is slightly adjustable to 19 inches. Given the multiple strands (and the thickness of the chain metal and faux pearl strands...
Category
1980s French Baroque Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Graduated Riviera Gold Vintage Statement Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Divine! A Stunning Oscar Worthy Diamond Half Way RBC Diamond Graduated Riviera Vintage Statement Necklace. Securely Hand set with RBC Diamonds, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Biche De Berre Rigid Gold Tone Choker Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Biche De Berre Rigid Gold Tone Choker. It can be worn alone or with something dangling. A great layering piece to have. The inside of the choker measures 11 inches. The cha...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Cartier 'Les Oiseaux Liberees' Sapphire Diamond 5-Piece Suite
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing celebration of freedom and elegance, the Cartier Les Oiseaux Libérés suite captures the grace of nature in dazzling brilliance. Craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Necklace with 16.82 Carat Rubies and 10.02 Carat Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
Platinum necklace set in an alternating pattern with 20 oval Rubies set in 18 kt. yellow gold. Dividing the Rubies are 4 Baguette cut and 4 Round Brillian...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Goossens Paris Statement Choker with Black Agate
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Essaouira
Choker
A Moroccan theme where Goossens cabochons are revisited as Berber jewelry thanks to the golden brass crafted in a raw way that cont...
Category
2010s French Baroque Choker Necklaces
Jeweled Feline Clasp Gilt Metal Choker Chain Necklace c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Jeweled feline clasp gilt metal choker chain statement necklace c 1980s
The opulent choker necklace is designed with a pair of stylized panther
figures that serve as the clasp. The p...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
$295 Sale Price
37% Off
Goossens Paris Pavot Chain
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pavot chain. Textured, hammered and with a burnished finish, these chains are the very essence of Goossens jewellery. For him and for her, the chains vary and can be layered in perfe...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces
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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