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Jewelry Type: Fashion Jewelry
1960's Gilt Collar, Pre Columbian Designs
Located in New York, NY
1960's Gilt Collar with Pre Columbian mask motifs. Hard collar is hinged at front to central plaque. Gilt metal with black and deep green beads. Cen...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Chunky Watch Link Interlock Collar Choker Silver Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. 100% genuine.
Signed at the back. Rare to find.
Size: 48 * 3 cm.
Weight: 113 g.
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Great for everyday wear. Come with velvet pouch and beautiful pa...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Regency Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Parrot Choker Necklace and Venetian Fringes
Located in Milano, IT
Thais Bernardes takes the iconic figure of the Brazilian parrot, a symbol of creativity and freedom, and reinterprets it into an elegant and refined necklace embellished with a stone...
Category
2010s Italian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Zircon, Sterling Silver
Vintage Coro Egyptian Revival Collar 1960s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Standout style with this Vintage Coro Egyptian Revival Collar. Crafted during the mid century the allure of ancient Egyptian inspiring the Coro designers ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Choker Necklaces
Mosell Vintage Faux Baroque Pearl, Rhinestone, Gilt Metal Bib Necklace
By Mosell
Located in North Miami, FL
This signed vintage Frederick Mosell 2 tier bib necklace is from the 1955-1960. It has a combination of periods of Egyptian Revival, Etruscan and Renaissance in design and execution....
Category
Vintage 1950s American Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Omega Collar Shining Crystals Square Gold Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very excellent condition. Without damage or noteworthy wear.
Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. 100% Genuine.
This pieces dates to the 1980s and features a broad timeless omega style collar s...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 10kt
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette emeralds, this choker is a pattern of elongated...
Category
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold
BICHE DE BERE Vintage Massive Limited Edition Graffitis Plastron Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
BICHE DE BERE vintage massive gold tone limited edition plastron necklace featuring a graffiti design in blue patina.
Hook clasp closure.
Embossed NELLY BICHE DE BERE PARIS.
Number...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Paco Rabanne Space Age Futuristic Chrome and Black Enamel Choker Necklace
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paco Rabanne, Paris, designed this stunning geometric Space Age chocker necklace circa 1960. The piece features black enamel metal square elements built together and contrasted with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette emeralds, this choker is a pattern of elongated...
Category
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
The Bright Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 18kt
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette emeralds, this choker is a pattern of elongated...
Category
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, White Gold, 18k Gold
1980s Chunky Pearl Choker With Ruby Glass Maltese Cross Pendant By Givenchy
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '80s
- 14.5" length with additional 3" extender chain
- 3.75" x 2.25" Maltese cross style pendant
- Gold plated hardwa...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1980s LAGERFELD CHANEL Reversible Logo & Coco Figural Charm Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous reversible Vintage Chanel Mademoiselle Charm Necklace. Crafted in gold plated metal. Featuring eleven weighty medallion style charms with the CHANEL name embellished on on...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
1950s Diamanté Parure: Choker Necklace + Earclips
Located in New York, NY
VERY BREEZY presents: The only things better than finding one of these increasingly rare diamanté jewels is find a set of them— still in their original box! This parure was made in the 1940s by jeweler Phyllis originals. The festoon style of the necklace recalls the romantic styles of the Georgian and...
Category
Vintage 1940s Regency Choker Necklaces
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO 2004 Runway Crystal ID Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO chunky curb chain necklace featuring an ID tag embossed DIOR adorned with large pear-shaped crystals in amber color.
Color of the metal is, to our op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Vintage Gold Tone Mesh & Glass Cabochon Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage gold tone mesh choker necklace embellished with five glass cabochons.
Adjustable hook clasp closure.
Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Made in Fran...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Aquamarine & White Sapphire, 10kt Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
We are obsessed with the lozenge cut, enough to make a necklace that resembles the famous harlequin print. Featuring an alternating row of aquamarine lozenge sapphires and princess cut white sapphires, this necklace is extendable, so you can wear it on all occasions. We hope this necklace gives you the witty and mischievous attitude harlequins are known for.
Available now, one left in stock.
Details:
10kt Solid White Gold. You can request this in yellow.
Sustainably created lab aquamarine...
Category
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage CHANEL 80's Haute Couture Gold & Silver Flower Necklace
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
This one-of-a-kind and rare piece is a vintage CHANEL necklace. Designed with gold and silver metals, you will find all along the neckline small to flowers composed of gold and cryst...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
NIB Christian Dior Vintage "Valentine" Golden Bronze Masai Choker Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Christian Dior by John Galliano runway Masai Necklace, in a rich bronze color.
Perfect Valentine´s Day gift. Similiar in style to the hu...
Category
1990s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Heidi Daus "invitation Only" Art Deco Jeweled Necklace
By Heidi Daus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning elevated Heidi Daus crystal collar necklace. Wide collar necklace features 3 tapered section of bezel-set, multi shaped crystals in cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Aquamarine & White Sapphire, 18kt Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
We are obsessed with the lozenge cut, enough to make a necklace that resembles the famous harlequin print. Featuring an alternating row of aquamarine lozenge sapphires and princess cut white sapphires, this necklace is extendable, so you can wear it on all occasions. We hope this necklace gives you the witty and mischievous attitude harlequins are known for.
Made to Order- 4-6 Weeks.
Details:
18kt Solid White Gold.
You can request this in yellow.
Sustainably grown lab aquamarine...
Category
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Three - Strand Beaded Necklace Early 20th Century
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique necklace made of natural red coral beads with 14 karat golden clasp. The bracelet features three strands of round - shaped beads. The diameter of the beads is ca. 5 mm and the color is red. The clasp features a rectangular shape with two natural round red coral cabochon coral stones and a rope motif decoration. The clasp is stamped with 585 that stands for the 14 karat gold content. The necklacet is subtle yet eye catching and it suitable for daily or evening occasions. The condition is really good and there are no flaws to be mentioned.
The red coral jewelry...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Gold
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Opulent Jewelled Gold Tone Chocker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage opulent gold tone chocker necklace featuring an intricate openwork design embellished with jonquil and amber colour crystals.
Adjustable T-bar and toggle c...
Category
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
1980S 18K Gold Plated Rope Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
How interesting is this 1980s 18K gold plated choker necklace?! Incredible gold tone choker necklace in a super fun rope chain style. This is such a staple necklace suitable for any ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Vintage Grossé Emerald Crystal Chain Choker 1980s
By Grosse
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Grossé Emerald Crystal Necklace. Oozing the look of emerald and diamond this chain necklace by Grossé plays to all the design streng...
Category
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Miu Miu Runway Lucite Painted Choker Necklace, 2014
By Miu Miu
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Named after the notorious Miuccia Prada herself, Miu Miu is a women’s luxury brand that sets trends and interprets fashion in a more contemporary and youthful way. The Spring 2014 Miu Miu collection was something of a mashup between 60s, 70s, and 80s style offering the best of bright color, oversized silhouettes, and of course lucite. From that collection, this clear Miu Miu choker...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Tortoise Shell Bakelite Disc Necklace 1940s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous faux tortoise shell Bakelite disc necklace. Attached to an 18" chain are 22 1.50" oval discs in beautiful shades of brown. It closes with a spring ring clasp.
Length ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Drop Necklaces
Lanvin, Important vintage NECKLACE, golden alloy rhinestones
By Lanvin Paris
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime important vintage NECKLACE,
in gold metal and glass rhinestones,
by French haute couture designer LANVIN,
signed Lanvin Germany,
total length (with clasp chain) 47 cm, weight 172 g,
good condition.
FR:
Sublimissime important COLLIER vintage...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Ribbed Omega Grey Black Rose Chunky Choker Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Very good condition. Very light scratches or color loss, barely noticeable. 100% Genuine.
Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '.
Materials: Rose Gold Plated metal.
Length: 38 cm. Extend chain: 6...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold
Bulgari Necklace Gold Diamond
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Bulgari
CIRCA: 1980s
MATERIALS: 18K Yellow Gold
GEMSTONE: 2.29 cts Round Brilliant Diamond
STONES: 78 counts
WEIGHT: 48.9 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 14 1/2" x 7/16"
HALLMARKS: Bv...
Category
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Alexis LAHELLEC Paris, Beautiful vintage NECKLACE, High Fashion France
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful vintage NECKLACE,
signed Alexis LAHELLEC, High Fashion jewelry Paris France,
length 43 cm, width 2.5 cm, weight 75 g,
golden metal, rhinestones,
very good state.
FR:
Magnifique COLLIER vintage...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Artist Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Daniel Swarovski Paris Victorian-Inspired Red Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Daniel Swarovski Paris couture jeweled choker necklace features an around-the-neck shape with Victorian-inspired flair. The choker is bui...
Category
1990s French Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT 'woven' silver toned collar necklace with hinge
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Silver-toned, 'woven' collar necklace with hinge from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1980's. Fits a small to medium sized neck. Measures approximately 13" (35.5 cm) along alon...
Category
Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Vintage DoubleSpiral Twisted SilverWire 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 Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Sonia Rykiel Paris Futuristic Chrome Bib Necklace with Blue Crystals
By Sonia Rykiel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular Sonia Rykiel Paris sculptural futuristic choker necklace features a massive flat rigid bib shape in shiny chromed metal with see-th...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Francoise Montague Unique Multicolor Charm Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence M...
Category
2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces
1980s Gold Plated Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Get your hands on this incredible 1980s 18K gold plated choker style necklace! The most unique arrangement of mid century style gold plating comes together to create this gorgeous and eye catching necklace. This is the perfect necklace to throw on when you are running out the door as it will pair well with just about anything in your wardrobe. Style this with a Bottega Veneta sweater and a Pucci maxi skirt...
Category
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
The Amphitrite Choker - Yellow, White Blue Sapphires, Black Moissanite, Silver
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Named after the Greek goddess of the ocean, Amphitrite, this choker truly befits a mermaid. The centrepiece of the choker features an incredibly rare fan shaped yellow sapphire, reminiscent of Venus’s scallop shell in The Birth of Venus. The fan is held in a cluster of marquise blue spinels, pear shaped white sapphires and black moissanites...
Category
2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver
Mexican Abalone Inlaid Silver Necklace and Pierced Earrings Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty necklace and earring set with inlaid abalone in white enamel. There are 6 white enamel abalone inlaid crescents and 3 tear drops comprising the front bib of the neckla...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Drop Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Since 1920, Parisian costume-jewelry glass-master Louis Rousselet was among a handful of paruriers favored by the leading French couture houses, primarily Chanel. Beyond the stamped ...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Artisan Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver
Pink Glass Bead 1950s Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous elaborate pink glass beaded choker necklace and screw back earring set. The oval shaped beads are attached to netting on the underside for comfort and closes at the back with a flower beaded brass backed clasp. The earrings are screw back. Made in Western Germany...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Mint Green & White Sapphire 10kt, Lozenge
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
We are obsessed with the lozenge cut, enough to make a necklace that resembles the famous harlequin print. Featuring an alternating row of brazil green lozenge sapphires and princess cut white sapphires, this necklace is extendable, so you can wear it on all occasions. We hope this necklace gives you the witty and mischievous attitude harlequins are known for.
Details:
10kt Gold
Sustainably created lab brazil green spinels
Sustainably created lab white sapphires
Our lab grown gemstones...
Category
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, White Gold, 10k Gold
The Amphitrite Choker - Yellow, White & Blue Sapphires, Black Moissanite, 18kt
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Named after the Greek goddess of the ocean, Amphitrite, this choker truly befits a mermaid. The centrepiece of the choker features an incredibly rare fan shaped yellow sapphire, reminiscent of Venus’s scallop shell in The Birth of Venus. The fan is held in a cluster of marquise blue spinels, pear shaped white sapphires and black moissanites...
Category
2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1970s Black Crystal Crescent Moon Long Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
100% Genuine. Very good condition. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '.
Some very light scratches, pendant on the left was light split, but has been repaired, barely noticeable.
It is around 5...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Silver Rhinestone Extra Wide Choker Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a truly iconic Dolce and Gabbana crystal choker. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, this choker debuted on the season’s runway, was used in the season’s ad campaign, and, of course, was seen on Paris Hilton in addition to a plethora of other celebs. This wide choker...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces
The Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, Silver
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette emeralds, this choker is a pattern of elongated...
Category
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Silver
Louis Feraud Paris Choker Necklace Gilt Metal with Brand Logo Charms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis Feraud Paris choker necklace features a romantic chain-necklace shape with gilded ornate iconic brand logo charms. The necklace closes with a lobster closing clasp...
Category
1990s French Romantic Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
The Emerald Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 10kt White Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette emeralds, this choker is a pattern of elongated...
Category
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
Guy Laroche Tribal-Inspired Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Green Ceramic Beads
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Guy Laroche Paris tribal choker necklace features a dangling design with charms in African-inspired mask and shield shapes, possibly Massai inspiration, with carved an...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Piaget Honeycomb Gold Necklace
By Piaget
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Piaget
CIRCA: 1990’s
MATERIALS: 18k Gold
WEIGHT: 111.6 grams
MEASUREMENTS: 15 1/2” x 3/4"
HALLMARKS: PIAGET, 1996, 750, A46530
Vintage Piaget...
Category
1990s Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
The Emerald Custom Cut Baguette Choker, 18kt Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut emeralds, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette emeralds, this choker is a pattern of elongated...
Category
2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
IGI certified Natural Uncut Diamonds moonstone Sterling silver necklace set
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous Floral Style necklace set is unique in itself. It has been created by the fine artisans using Natural real Uncut Diamond and Moonstone. The Gemstones and Diamonds have been arranged in the floral pattern. This makes it a perfect jewel for the weddings and special occasions. It has 6.30cts of Uncut diamonds. That are natural mined and are carefully chosen to create this masterpiece. The metal used in this beautiful necklace set is sterling silver i.e. 925 Sterling silver. It has been finely oxidized to its level of perfection for that vintage and classic...
Category
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Sterling Silver
Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Mint Green & White Sapphire 18kt, Lozenge
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
We are obsessed with the lozenge cut, enough to make a necklace that resembles the famous harlequin print. Featuring an alternating row of brazil green lozenge sapphires...
Category
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Hand-Knotted Howlite Turquoise-Color Cabochon Choker With Gold Hardware Clasp
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful choker, made with Howlite stones in turquoise color is hand-knotted and finished with a gold hardware clasp. Believed to help relieve stress, as well as to help o...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Baroque Choker Necklaces
Chanel camélia necklace
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Articulated necklace in dark silver metal and enamel featuring camellias.
Condition:
Very good condition
Dimensions:
Length : from 39 cm to 41 cm
Category
2010s French Choker Necklaces
Materials
Other
Kaso Blue Orange Yellow Lucite Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This four-in-one necklace is a spectacular Lucite choker necklace designed by Harriet Bauknight for Kaso. The piece features a transparent Lucite round molded choker contoured to the...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Choker Necklaces
Vintage French Hammered Disc Choker, Necklace, Belt 1970s
By Goossens
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An important statement vintage French hammered disc necklace, choker, and belt, possibly by the Parisian Maison Goossens based on the workmanship and materials.
A rare and truly chic...
Category
Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces
Vintage Aurora Borealis Chunky Faceted Crystal Choker Necklace, 1950s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Measures 17" total length, can be adjusted down to 14" using hook clasp and extender chain
- Aurora Borealis iridescent crystals
- Silver tone hardware
- Circa 1...
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Antique and Vintage Fashion Choker Necklaces for Sale on 1stDibs
Vintage fashion choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, malachite 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.
Costume jewelry, which is also called fashion jewelry, is designed to accessorize with current fashions and is typically made with inexpensive materials. Whether you’re seeking a provocative fashion choker necklace or a similar accessory from the fine jewelry collection on 1stDibs that exudes elegance and grace, the offerings here present something for everyone.
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.
Fashion chokers designed by Trifari, Kenneth Jay Lane, Miriam Haskell and others make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity — find a collection of antique, new and vintage fashion choker necklaces today on 1stDibs.