Antique Diamond Choker
1890s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
White Diamond, Gold Plate
1870s French Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
1860s Unknown High Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1820s Georgian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1860s British Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
19th Century Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s Unknown Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Mid-19th Century Georgian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1880s Swiss Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1880s Antique Diamond Choker
Aquamarine, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century English Antique Diamond Choker
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
1860s American Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zircon, 14k Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Silver
1910s British Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Rose Gold
1910s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
19th Century English Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Choker
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1910s American Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1860s British High Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Platinum
16th Century European Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18th Century Georgian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1880s English Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1910s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 10k Gold
1910s French Edwardian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Asian Victorian Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, 10k Gold
1920s Asian Art Deco Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Antique Diamond Choker
Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Diamond Choker
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
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The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Choker-necklaces for You
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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