Antique Necklace Choker Silver Guilt Filigree Facetted Garnet Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Late 18th century garnet and silver filigree choker that fastens at the front with an ornamental clasp.
Garnet, Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Aesthetic Movement Silver Choker Rosebud Garnet Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The larger segments are connected with oval links and are decorated with two facetted round garnets each.
Garnet
Remarkable 18th Century 'Queen Anne' Choker
Located in Baltimore, MD
Almandine garnets set in gilt metal are fashioned into a striking choker with drop, which can be removed.
Garnet
Victorian Garnet Necklace and Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870s, 14k, possibly Swiss. Set with lush Bohemian garnets, this cross necklace and matched earrings are a rare find. The look is antique chic at its vintage best. This cross ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Collar Necklace Rare Flat Cut Bohemian Garnets Antique 1860
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND VERY RARE 16 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET COLLAR NECKLACE WITH SUPERB EARLY FLAT CUT DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHEST QU...
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
English Early Victorian Almandine Swags Garnet 9 KT Gold Necklace Circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1850s English Victorian Almandine Swags Garnet Gold Necklace The most delicious berry red dream! The dominant style of the Georgian era and well carry-on into Victorian times b...
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century 18K Gold and Garnet Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
A wonderful early 19th century choker, the 18K gold links beautifully hand chased and featuring three large closed back garnets. 1 1/8" wide, 16" long.
Collier de la fin du 19ème siècle orné de fleurs en grenat
Located in PARIS, FR
Collier ancien en or rose 9 carats (350 millièmes) de la fin du 19ème siècle, orné de 12 fleurs serties de grenats alternés d'une pastille de grenat, le tout monté sur paillon. Poid...
Garnet, 10k Gold
Antique 14k Gold Garnet Bead Choker Necklace, Circa 1880, 44.3g
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold clasp on and garnet bead necklace with gold centerpiece - 43 cm long detailed description: the necklace is 43 cm long and 7.2 mm wide dimensions of the centerpiece are ap...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Garnet Gold Snake Necklace
Located in Middleton, WI
I was thrilled when I came across this fabulous Victorian garnet snake necklace that was handcrafted around 1870 in England.
Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Cabochon Garnet Necklace
Located in Middleton, WI
This golden chain of smooth cabochon garnets was handcrafted around 1820. It was made during the Georgian era, in England, and features 15 inches of deep red round cabochon cut stone...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Victorian Serpent Collar with Almandine Garnets
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Victorian era collar necklace is fashioned in the shape of a snake with a lovely linked chain for the body and a chased repoussé head holding a locket in its mouth. The necklace...
Garnet, 9k Gold
Bohemian Red Garnet Drop Collar Necklace
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Beautiful Bohemian drop Garnet necklace. “pigeon blood” garnets set in an aged patina, Gilt silver (Gilded Rose tone metal over 625). Wear consistent with use and age, a few chips on...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Unavailable
W 2.5 in L 4.5 in
Antique Italian 18th Century Bow Perl Garnet Necklace, Georgian Era Rococo Bow
Located in Rottedam, NL
Batibetto is a name of the antique corsage or choker ornaments which included a symbol of cross.
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold 'Rolled' Cleopatra Garnet and Ruby Paste Necklace Choker 375
Located in Camelford, GB
If you have landed on this page then you have an eye for beauty. On offer is this gorgeous 9CT GOLD ROLLED CLEOPATRA STYLE RUBY AND GARNET PASTE NECKLACE DETAILS Material: Thick 9...
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Base Metal
Late Victorian Garnet Choker Necklet Circa 1890-1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Late Victorian pyrandine oval garnet and gold link necklet. Each garnet is set in a claw oval coronet setting with a gold link between each setting. These settings are delicately in...
Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold and Silver Diamond and Garnet Choker Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
weight: 65.48 grams dimensions box: 33 x 2.7 cm dimensions necklace: 32 x 1.5 cm 32 cm is the choker length with the lock but it can be worn with any length with the velvet ribbon.
White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Serpent Biting Turtle Choker with Garnets and Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
The detail on this fabulous 18K serpent choker astounds. In forty years of buying and selling antique jewelry, we have never seen a necklace like this one, designed with incredible p...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Garnet Fringe Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold choker fringe necklace set with rose cut rhodolite garnets on red gold foil.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Necklace 12ct Rose Gold Circa 1850’s Lovely, Georgian collar necklace. Set with pretty, flat cut garnets, set in rose gold. The gemstones graduate in size from 7m...
Garnet, Gold
Antique Garnet Bohemian Set Necklace Bracelet Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning set of antique Bohemian garnet jewelry, each piece brimming with the copious bright red stones. The necklace features 30 links, each displays a stylized floral shape. The ...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Antique Bohemian Garnet and Diamond Necklace 18k, C1880s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 18k, Switzerland. Redolent of the Georgian aesthetic, this 140-year-old riviere necklace is a rich splash of wine-red old-cut Bohemian garnets. Effortlessly going from...
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold and Flat Cut Garnet Rivière, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Gold and Flat Cut Garnet Rivière c.1820s Additional Information: Period: Georgian Year: 1820s Material: Yellow Gold and Flat Cut Garnet Weight: 34.88g Length: 39cm/15.5 inc...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold
1860s Antique 3.92 Carat Garnet and Yellow Gold Dragon Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning antique Victorian 3.92 carat garnet and 20 karat yellow gold necklace in the form of a dragon; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This st...
Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
W 0.38 in L 19.5 in
Late Victorian Rhodolite Garnet Cabochon 14 Karat Gold Scrolled Foliate Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Collar style necklace is comprised of scrolled foliate whiplash links with deeply engraved details Bezel set to front with six oval rhodolite garnet cabochons measuring approximatel...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.02 in Dm 15.25 in L 1.18 in
French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
The front part of the choker is made up of two intertwining snakes. Their eyes are decorated with four round red garnets.
Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
85.70CT Natural Untreated Gemstone and Diamond Antique Victorian Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This One of a Kind Stunning Gemstone and Diamond Handmade Necklace Dates from The Victorian era Circa 1860's. The Necklace Measures 16" Inches Long with a 2" Inch Center Drop. It C...
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 14k Gold
Pearl Choker with Garnet and Pearl Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning four strand cultured pearl choker with 14.12 carat garnet and pearl, 10 karat yellow gold clasp; part of our diverse pearl estate jewelry collections.
Garnet, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.1 in W 0.9 in L 14.5 in
Rare Antique Victorian 18k Gold Cabochon Garnet Mourning Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This magnificent mourning pendant was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold during the Victorian era. The pendant features a gorgeous, oval cabochon garnet stone neatly bezel set at its...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Austro Hungarian Jeweled Necklace
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Hungarian necklace of gilt silver with jeweled central plaque of garnets, mother of pearl, green turquoises with 3 opal drops. Motifs include vines and grape clusters. 3...
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
Edwardian Gemstone Festoon Necklace Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
Delicate though powerful: that's how I would describe this rare and exceptionally beautiful Edwardian-era festoon necklace. Crafted entirely by hand just after the turn of the previo...
Amethyst, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Spinel, Zircon, Hessonite, Silver
Antique Georgian Flat Cut Garnet Choker Necklace 18 Carat Gold, circa 1790
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This breathtakingly beautiful Antique Georgian linked collar has to be one of the finest we have ever exhibited for sale. A truly magnificent piece which portrays the superior workma...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Victorian Gemstone Woven Gold Snake Choker Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Made of 18kt yellow gold, the choker-style necklace has a 3-dimensional design that forms the body of a detailed, flexible snake.
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Almandine Garnet Snake Collar
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A rare Victorian snake collar, set with five almandine garnet carbuncles and featuring a round locket drop. The head is carved with beautiful foliate detailing - very typical of the ...
Garnet, 9k Gold
Austro-Hungarian Carbuncle Garnet Necklace Silver Gilt
Located in Middleton, WI
The marks indicate that it was made after 1872 and imported into France after 1893. This is a short, choker-style necklace and is just 14 inches long.
Garnet, Silver
Victorian Garnet Diamond Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Victorian unusually large, 2-toned 15kt gold snake necklace with cabochon garnet and mine-cut diamond head. Heart-shaped, locket-back pendant drop, English, circa 1890
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Garnet Snake Collar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Over the past several millennia, the snake has been used to represent many things: both good and evil, fertility, passion, and rebirth. The Victorians employed the image of the snake...
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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.
If jewelry could talk, we know this piece would have good stories.
Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.