18kt Gold Diamonds and Mother-of-pearl Chocker Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Presenting our exceptional "haute joaillerie" rigid choker necklace in elegant 18 karat yellow gold. Impeccably crafted, this necklace showcases a smooth and perfectly fitted design ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera 5 Strand Pearl Chocker with Open Work Enamel and Diamond Plaque
By Luis Masriera
Located in New York, NY
From the house of the prolific Art Nouveau designer, Luis Masriera comes a long tradition of prestige, creativity and unparalleled craftsmanship. These stylistically distinctive work...
Diamond, Pearl, Enamel
Unique Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Chocker Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Unique Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Mother Of Pearl Diamond and Ruby Chocker Necklace An exceptional vintage chocker necklace crafted in 14K yellow gold, showcasing a bold yet refined de...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
A Belle Epoque Crystal, Diamond And Pearl, Chocker Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque crystal, diamond and pearl chocker necklace, the rectangular frosted rock crystal panel applied with rose-cut diamond-set gardening design depicting a crossed rake and...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sabbadini Pearl and Rubies Beaded Chocker Necklace
By Sabbadini
Located in Milan, IT
Sabbadini Pearl and Rubies Beaded Chocker Necklace Twisted bead necklace, fresh water pink pearls, ruby beads 534,53 carats, pink tourmaline beads, round cut diamonds 4,68 carats, 1...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pearl and Diamond Multi-Row Chocker Collar Necklace
By Giovane
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This multi-row choker collar necklace blends pearls, diamonds, and 18-karat yellow gold. The classic pearls are arranged as a multi-row collar, composed of 3 rows in total. Crafted f...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Pearls Chocker Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a 20.00 carat Cabochon Sapphire, pearls, and round brilliant and baguette cut diamonds weighing approximately a total of 19.00 carats. 13 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace, the Edwardian diamond centerpiece with openwork scroll design decorations, set with old European cut diamonds estimated to weigh in tot...
Platinum
Patek Philippe 18Kt Solid Gold Dress Watch circa 1980's with Original Bracelet
By Patek Philippe
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Patek Philippe & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4217-10 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1980's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm X Widt...
Gold
1990s Thierry Mugler Velvet Devoré Faux Cable-Knit Navy Blue Bodycon Gown S
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning navy blue knit Thierry Mugler long-sleeve gown, designed by Manfred Mugler. From the Mid-1990s, this knit bodycon dress features a mock neck and stands out with...
$4,990
H 1.45 in W 0.36 in L 6.01 in
Antique Art Deco Platinum Glycine 4.41tcw Diamond Handwind Ladies Watch
By Glycine
Located in New York, NY
Elegant antique Art Deco ladies wristwatch by Glycine crafted in platinum and set throughout with diamonds. The rectangular case is framed by baguette cut diamonds along the sides an...
Diamond, Platinum
$189,750
Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An INCREDIBLE necklace with Fine Persian Turquoise. 102 carats of Persian Turquoise 59.95 carats of white pear, round and marquise cut diamonds. Set in platinum 18 inch leng...
Diamond, Turquoise, Platinum
Turquoise, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Elegant necklace in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the length. Below, a flower of diamonds and , as pendant, a drop turquoise. Diamonds 3.96 ct Turquoise 1....
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s 27.20cts Gemstone 9cts Diamond 18K Gold Statement Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Captivating 1980s multi-gemstone choker necklace. Crafted with precision, each square link is beautifully set with square step-cut gemstones including amethyst, sun-kissed citrine, s...
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18k Two-Tone Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace in 18k Two-Tone Gold A vibrant and elegant ladies’ necklace crafted in 18K two-tone gold, showcasing an exceptional combination of natural ...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
Tourmaline Cabochon & Diamond Ridged Choker Necklace 18 K yellow Gold Gubelin
By Gubelin Lucerne
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This striking necklace showcases a vibrant medley of pink and green and grey Tourmalines and sparkling round brilliant cutdiamonds. Each gemstone is expertly cut in oval-shaped cab...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
Elegant French Art Deco Sequin Gown
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French Sequin Art Deco Gown sewn on cotton tulle. Nude iridescent gelatin sequins cover the entire gown completely. There are sequined Art Deco diamond motifs ab...
$66,000
W 0.97 in D 0.59 in L 0.84 in
GIA Certified 62.60 Carat Natural Blue Cushion Cut Tanzanite Magnificent
Located in New York, NY
Tanzanite Royale. GIA CERTIFIED 62.60ct. Natural Tanzanite Clean VVS Clarity Cushion Cut Full transparency Classic vivid blue color 24.55 X 21.20 X 14.84mm GIA Report #: 213...
Tanzanite
$18,750Sale Price|50% Off
NWT $37, 500 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Floral Tanzanite Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Gorgeous Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Cut Tanzanite and Diamond Necklace. Necklace contains ...
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
Christian Dior Runway Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Sz 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Copper Mirrored Romper and Maxi Skirt Spring 2018 Size 34FR
1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of rubies and 40-42ct of diamonds all set in Platinum, and the clasps are white gold. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Emilio Jewelry Red Carpet Diamond Choker Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, This stunning necklace is perfect for any special occasion, the red carpet Gala, wedding, or any other imp...
Diamond
Louis Feraud Royal Blue Cashmere Fox Fur cape
By Louis Feraud
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore This cape with sleeves has 2 pockets, 3 closing buttons and a attached scarf with dyed soft fox fur. Its made of a blend wool ...
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.
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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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