Choker Necklaces
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Jade
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1950s European Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gold
1950s Dutch Early Victorian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Victorian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Apatite, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold Plate, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Rhodium, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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2010s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Kyanite, Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, 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.