Antique Pearl Chokers
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Asian Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Artisan Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1920s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
1890s Hungarian Antique Pearl Chokers
Garnet, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Early 20th Century Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Gold
1920s American Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
1890s Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
1890s Late Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1790s George III Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
18th Century and Earlier Antique Pearl Chokers
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, 9k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Pearl Chokers
Garnet, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, White Gold
1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Early 20th Century English Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Pearl Chokers
Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum
1920s British Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Antique Pearl Chokers
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Oriental Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century American Artisan Antique Pearl Chokers
Carnelian, Natural Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Pearl Chokers
Jade, 18k Gold
1880s French Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1860s Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s Antique Pearl Chokers
19th Century Antique Pearl Chokers
Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Pearl Chokers
Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Emerald, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire...
Early 20th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Pearl Chokers
Pearl, 9k Gold
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024The process of telling an antique pearl varies based on whether it is set in jewelry or loose. In the case of jewelry, you can look for a maker's mark and then conduct online research to find out when the company existed and made similar pieces. To be considered an antique, pearl jewelry must be at least 100 years old. In the case of a loose pearl or if you have difficulty performing research on your item, experts recommend consulting a certified appraiser, knowledgeable jeweler or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique pearl jewelry.
- Are antique pearls worth money?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Some antique pearls are worth money. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, style, type, maker and condition. The majority of antique pearls are likely to be uncultured pearls, as Kokichi Mikimoto didn't introduce the world's first true cultured pearl, produced by oysters with assistance from humans, until 1893. Generally, uncultured pearls are worth more than cultured ones. To learn more about your jewelry and find out what it could be worth, consult a certified appraiser, experienced jeweler or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique pearl jewelry.
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