Belle Epoque Choker
Diamond Platinum Gold Black Velvet Belle Epoque Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
set on a velvet choker, that is fed through the backs of the three pieces.
Belle Époque style has
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Antique 1880s Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
French Belle Époque Diamond And Seed Pearl Choker, Circa 1910
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1910 ca.
Length: 35 cm
Weight: 51 gr
The Belle Époque necklace from the 1910s is notable
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Platinum Collier De Chien Choker Collar Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
links alternate with nine double bows to form an exquisite choker. The collar is modelled on an 18th
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
$15,318
W 0.75 in L 11.82 in
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Pearl Gold Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate necklace was handcrafted in the last decade of the 19th century. It is made out of gold, diamonds and a variety of pearls. There are natural sweet water pearls, natural...
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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Antique Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
of the Belle Époque period, with graceful flowing lines, all set throughout with antique diamonds
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Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Handcrafted 15.00 Carat Diamond Art Deco Belle Époque Bow Necklace 18K Whitegold
Located in Great Neck, NY
handcrafted high jewelry necklace, designed in the spirit of Art Deco and Belle Époque elegance, this
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21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$45,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Victorian Belle-Epoque and Edwardian styles transitioned to Art-Deco period jewelry with semi
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
White Gold
$2,500
W 0.75 in D 0.13 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
Girocollo rigido Vionnet con scatola
By Vionnet
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Vionnet gold-colored rigid choker with colored stones.
Side snap closure, complete with box
Very good condition
Horizontal diameter 14cm
Giro circa 48cm
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
19th Century French Paste Cut Glass and Silver Opulent Collar
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Paste Cut Glass and Silver Opulent Collar
H 4.9 cm x 6.3 cm
24 grams
Ribbon Included
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Chandelier Necklace with Emeralds and Diamonds
Located in LA, CA
Item # 8254
18K Chandelier Necklace with 19.47ct Brillilant cut and pear shaped cut Diamonds surrounding 16.08ct Pear Shaped Emeralds. The Diamonds and emerald precious stones are s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Diamonds Platinum Transformation Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
settings at the ends. The necklace is choker style.
Necklace length : 35 cm approximately, bracelet length
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20th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst
Peridot Necklace in 18K Gold
Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Sapphire,Amethyst, Aquamarine & Peridot Necklace in 18K Gold & Silver
Ruby - 31 Carats
Green Peridot - 11 Carats
White Topaz - 14 Carats
Sapphires - 4 Cara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Necklace de chien with Japanese pearls, corals and diamonds
Located in BARI, IT
Collier de chien made of yellow gold, white gold and diamonds with four alternating strands of Japanese pearls and natural Mediterranean corals. It is a unique piece that can be worn...
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2010s Italian Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Large BELLE EPOQUE French Impressionist Academic SENSUAL NUDE w/ Pearl Choker
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique Belle Epoque French ACADEMIC Sensual Nude by Jules F. Ballavoine (1855-1901
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19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Choker Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
lengthened it to make a most elegant choker.
Specialized in antique and creation jewelry since 1975, we
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20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
A Belle Epoque Crystal, Diamond And Pearl, Chocker Necklace
Located in London, GB
in very good condition for its age.
A gorgeous Belle Epoque French choker necklace. This necklace
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Platinum
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Belle Epoque Opal and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
a shimmering natural seed pearl. This rare and splendorous antique choker, or 'dog collar' necklace
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20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
This breathtaking, exquisitely designed and executed Belle Époque choker necklace is comprised of
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Link Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Robert Wander Inc. Belle Époque Style Briolette Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
The perfect wedding/debutante necklace. Garland style set with round and briolette diamonds. This beautiful necklace has 7 briolette cut diamonds weighing 5.72 ct. tw & 191 round b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque natural saltwater pearl and 7 ct diamond necklace
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This piece was made by jeweler Carl Reissmann in Naumburg, Germany circa 1890 and is in excellent/ unworn, antique condition.
The pearls have been tested by GIA and are of natural o...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian circa 1880, 3.32 Carat Diamond Gold and Silver Belle Époque Necklace
Located in Berlin, Berlin
The splendid diamond necklace at hand was fashioned in the late 19th century. Its creator's goal was to let the diamonds appear as bright and glistening as possible, using the latest...
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Gold and Natural Pearls French Antique Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A lovely antique necklace, made in France circa 1900 by C Louchet PARIS.
Made in yellow gold 18k and set with natural pearls. French hallmarks for gold 18K.
The length is 41 cm or 16...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Necklace and 51.45 Ct. Brilliant-Cut Diamonds
By Fratelli Piccini
Located in Firenze, FI
18KT yellow gold necklace and diamonds.
Gorgeous necklace in 18KT yellow gold and 51.45 ct. brilliant-cut diamonds. This necklace, with an irregular design, recalls the precious Ven...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Platinum, Zircon, Onyx and Diamond Panel
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
An incredible example of Belle Epoque jewellery in the form of a pearl choker featuring a circa
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Five Strand Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Diamond and Sapphire Plaque
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A very fine five strand pearl choker centring on a Belle Epoque plaque with diamonds and sapphires
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Belle Epoque Platinum Natural Seed Pearl Diamond Choker Convertible to Bracelets
By Theodore B. Starr
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Belle Epoque platinum, natural seed pearl and diamond choker necklace by Theodore B
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Vintage 1910s American Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
French Belle Epoque Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drapery Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique necklace in gold and pearls dates from the Belle Epoque (1890-1915).
Specialized in antique and
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
adjustment. During the very affluent Belle Epoque era, wide chokers were the preferred piece of jewelry par
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Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14K Sapphire, Diamond
Dyed Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage multistrand 14K White Gold necklace made of grey dyed cultured pearls and diamonds set centered with a sapphire cabochon.
Gemstone: Diamond
Carat Weight: 0.93
Stone Count: 1...
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Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Handcraft Yellow Gold 9 Carats Micro Pearls Rubies Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar De La Renta Ceramic Cameo Collar Necklace, 2000s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar De La Renta ceramic cream-white cameo collar necklace in gold plated brass setting.
Period: 2000s
Measurements:
Chain Length 18“ - 21.5'',
Ornament Width 1.2",
Ornament Le...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Watch Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
, this antique rose gold watch chain can now have a second life as a rose gold choker.
Specialized in
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20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
French Belle Époque Natural Pearl Diamond Platinum Collier de Chien Choker
Located in New York, NY
This amazing Belle Epoque collier de chien, or in English choker, from ca. 1905 was handcrafted out
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Collier draperie Belle époque en or et améthyste
Located in PARIS, FR
Collier draperie ancien en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, orné de 7 améthystes en chute entre lesquelles 7 chaînes, également en chute, retiennent des améthys...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Marina J. Pearl Draped Choker Necklace
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.5 - 6mm cultured pearls are intricately hand woven to create a tight “lacelike” design. Choker
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2010s American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl
1980s Pauline Trigère Chainmail Choker with Rhinestone Drops
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1980's Pauline Trigère gilt metal link style 2" wide choker adorned with7 hanging pear
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Vintage 1980s American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
18 K white Pearl Diamond Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
mm cultured pearls strung to diamond set bars and a highly decorative diamond Belle Epoque style
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2010s Unknown Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Snake Necklace Choker Bracelet Silver Mesch Applied Silver Gilt Stars
Located in Munich, Bavaria
indentations, however when worn they are hardly noticeable. The snake can be worn as a choker or around the arm
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Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
W 0.44 in D 1.19 in L 30.32 in
Marina J. Woven Pearl Draped Choker with Pearl Drops and Secure Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-- This beautiful handwoven pearl choker has pearls from 2.5mm to 3mm. The necklace is intricately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
Marina J. Woven Pearl Draped Choker with Pearl Drops and Secure Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-- This beautiful handwoven pearl choker has pearls from 2.5mm to 3mm. The necklace is intricately
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21st Century and Contemporary American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver
French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swallows Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This delicate antique necklace is made of fine alternating gourmette mesh holding a motif of 3 swallows on the front, 2 of whic...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Early Twentieth Century Seed Pearl and Diamond Choker
Located in London, GB
An early twentieth century seed pearl and diamond choker, the seed pearls woven into latticed
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Belle Époque Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
BLACK, STARR
FROST Belle Époque Conch Pearl Choker
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond and conch pearl choker in platinum, circa 1910, of American origin, signed
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20th Century American Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Époque Diamond Foliate Choker Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond foliate choker necklace, set with approximately 38.70 total carats of diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Belle Epoque Platinum Diamond Choker
Located in New York City, NY
An Exquisite Belle Epoque Platinum and diamond needle work choker in the form of a fire fly with
Materials
Diamond
Belle Epoque Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Belle Epoque platinum, pearl & diamond choker, with 70 natural, saltwater pearls, mounted with 446
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Unknown Choker Necklaces
A Belle Epoque diamond and conch pearl choker
By Black, Starr
Frost
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Belle Époque diamond and conch pearl choker, designed as an open rectangular panel with foliate
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American Choker Necklaces
Belle Epoque Diamond Platinum Fringe Necklace
Located in Greenwich, CT
Belle Époque diamond fringe necklace, designed as a band of old mine cut and old European cut
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum, Diamond Black Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and regal original Belle Époque diamond choker - or 'dog collar' - necklace, masterfully
Category
20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Fabulous 1964 Christian Dior Green Glass Torsade Choker
By Christian Dior
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully crafted in 1964 choker from Christian Dior! This choker is made with shimmering sea
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Vintage 1960s German Belle Époque Choker Necklaces
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Belle Epoque Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact belle epoque choker you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a belle epoque choker may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A belle epoque choker from Black, Starr
Frost and Marina J. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a belle epoque choker featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and rose cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a belle epoque choker, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Belle Epoque Choker?
On average, a belle epoque choker at 1stDibs sells for $18,435, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $89,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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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