Choker Necklaces
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
20th Century European Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Labradorite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
1980s German Edwardian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Early 2000s Chinese Artist Choker Necklaces
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1980s German Edwardian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century English Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Platinum
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold
1980s German Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces
Malachite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1950s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
1910s German Edwardian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Choker Necklaces
Citrine, Quartz, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Amazonite, Coral, Turquoise, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s Emirian Artist Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Artist Choker Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Artist Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
1990s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Mixed Metal
1890s French Edwardian Antique Choker Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1960s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1980s American Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Coral
20th Century German Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces
Sterling 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.