Edwardian Seed Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The thirteen strand cultured pearl collar necklace, with tubular slide-clasp ends, center highlights a platinum and diamond set spiral medallion, designed as a diamond set feather-ed...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 1910s Pearl and 8.50 Carat Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finley crafted in platinum and 18k yellow gold with Pearls and Old European cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 8.50 carats. Circa 1910s
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Bespoke Pearl Necklace
Located in Roxbury, CT
Authentic Edwardian 14k pin set by hand on cultured pearls in an updated bespoke design. 14k clasp and details.
Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This truly magnificent and majestic treasure, dating from the turn-of-the-century - circa 1900, perfectly reflects Gilded Age opulence and Edwardian-era femininity. Vertical rows of ...
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Brooch Pearl Choker
Located in London, England
An elegant Edwardian pierced openwork diamond brooch set in mille-grain platinum wire work. With a centrally set transitional brilliant cut diamond of approximately 1.33 carats surro...
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Silver, Paste & Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in London, England
High pearl and diamond chokers were brought into fashion by Queen Alexandra, who boasted a huge collection of this type of jewel.
Pearl, Silver
Pearl Sapphire Diamond Strand Choker
Located in Princeton, NJ
This choker is centered upon an Edwardian platinum-topped rectangular pierced and milgrained plaque with a scalloped edge.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire
Edwardian Seed Pearl and Diamond Choker with Earrings En Suite
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian seed pearl and diamond choker, with matching pendant diamond earrings (atw. 1.70 ct.) of diamond foliate designs.
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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Edwardian Diamond and Cultured Pearl Choker Strand Necklace in Platinum and Gold
Located in London, England
An elegant Edwardian diamond plaque and pearl choker necklace set with an 18k white gold clasp.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Tall Pearl and Silver Draped Choker
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish choker features 5 - 7 mm pearls beautifully woven with faceted sterling silver beads and is finished with elegant graduated pearl drapes and graduated pearl tassel. Thi...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Deep Pearl and Silver Draped Choker
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish choker features 5 - 7 mm pearls beautifully woven with faceted sterling silver beads and is finished with elegant graduated pearl drape centerpiece. This choker would lo...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Edwardian natural pearl and diaond collar, c. 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
This piece possesses 11.5 cts. of diamonds and nearly 900 natural oriental pearls.
Diamond
Cartier Oriental Saltwater Pearl, Platinum & Diamond Collier de Chien, c. 1910.
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite woven natural Oriental Pearl, Platinum and Diamond Collier de Chien, Cartier, New York, signed and numbered, Edwardian, circa 1910. Seventy-nine diamonds of high color (ap...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl Enamel Platinum Bar Link Station Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Station style necklace comprised of delicate cable chain accented throughout by slightly out of round pearl stations Measuring 3.7 mm to 5.0 mm and varied in body color, warm browni...
Pearl, Platinum, Enamel
Marina J. Pink Sapphire & Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This gorgeous Choker features high luster cream Pearls with great iridescence, all intricately hand woven together into a tight fine lace design. Amazing...
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Miriam Haskell Glass Baroque Pearls & Chains Choker Necklace & Earrings c 1960s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
Miriam Haskell Exquisite glass baroque pearls & chains choker necklace & earrings set c 1960s The elegant graduated choker necklace is comprised of three rows of glass enamel baroque...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Christian Dior 1998 Documented Multi Strand Edwardian Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO vintage documented multi strand iconic Edwardian inspired couture pearl choker necklace.
Vintage Edwardian Style Pearl Choker
Located in New York, NY
This vintage pearl collar choker draws clear inspiration from antique collar choker styles popular in the Edwardian era.
Pearl
Edwardian Seed Pearl and Diamond Choker
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian platinum and 15 karat gold collier de chien necklace with diamonds and seed pearls. The necklace is composed of 12 strands of freshwater seed pearls that are connected t...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Floral Choker Velvet Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Pearl Floral Choker Velvet Necklace.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Christian Dior Boutique Multi Strand Edwardian Inspired Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR multi strand iconic Edwardian inspired couture pearl choker necklace.
Christian Dior Iconic Multi Strand Edwardian Inspired Pearl Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR multi strand iconic Edwardian inspired couture pearl choker necklace.
Dramatic Faux Pearl Necklace By Robert Demario. 1950's.
Located in University City, MO
This piece is simply stunning! Edwardian style faux pearl necklace with paste encrusted floral centerpiece.
Base Metal
Woven Pearl Draped Choker with Sliding Clasp and Large Baroque Pearl
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish choker features 5 - 7 mm pearls beautifully woven with faceted sterling silver (rhodium plated) faceted beads and is finished with elegant graduated pearl drape tapering...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond centre and cultured pearl necklace, the detachable diamond-set centre of openwork flower cluster design, all set with old European-cut diamonds, estimat...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace
Located in London, GB
She loved chokers and liked to wear several rows of pearls at a time for the practical reason of hiding a scar on her neck.
Platinum
Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Choker
Located in San Francisco, CA
This truly exquisite and all original Edwardian necklace is completed by a rose-cut diamond enhanced clasp and spacer bar.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Era Seed Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A lovely Edwardian era seed Pearl choker necklace on gold clasp and safety chain.
Pearl, 9k Gold
Natural Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
This is a very elegant natural pearl and diamond choker. It is from Europe and is of the Edwardian period.
Diamond, Natural Pearl
ANTIQUE PEARL AND DIAMOND CHOKER
Located in St.amford , CT
Antique (circa 1890's) sixteen strand natural pearl choker spaced by four slender sterling silver bars inset with rose cut diamonds. Pearls range in size from 2.6 mm to 3.0 mm. The...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
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.