Surely you’ll find the exact vintage tiffany choker you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
Gold,
Yellow Gold and
18k Gold. While most can agree that any vintage tiffany choker from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
Diamond version from the 3 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a
round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for
men if you’re seeking a vintage tiffany choker, as most of the options available are for
women and unisex.
Prices for a vintage tiffany choker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $945 and can go as high as $24,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,675.
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.