Choker Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Greek Greek Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Gothic Revival Choker Necklaces
Silver
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Silver, Gold
1950s Dutch Early Victorian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel
20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Renaissance Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Victorian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k 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
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Enamel
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 English Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
14k Gold, 18k Gold
1980s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Plate
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
1890s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Rose Gold
1870s British Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Brass, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Dutch Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Coral, 14k Gold
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Silver
1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Choker Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
22k Gold, Brass
20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
24k Gold, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Coral, Yellow Gold
1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
1870s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Coral, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century North American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Choker Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Gilt Metal
1960s Victorian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Crystal
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
1990s British Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s European Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces
Gold
1860s Italian Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver
19th Century European Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Pinchbeck
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl
1990s French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl
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.