Fashion comes and goes. Choker necklace is a stylish jewelry staple came even the top of fashion again since 1990s. Many models, icons and celebrities like Angelbaby, Kate Moss and Alicia Silverstone like wearing chokers on their necks. The fabulous choker necklace adds a chicer and more sophisticated feel to any style of your look and perfectly pairs with any outfits. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about choker necklaces including its meaning, history and styling or wearing tips. Later we will list some timeless chokers you can pick up to rock your style.

-celebrities-wearing-chokers

 

Quick Navigation:

What Does A Choker Necklace Mean?

Is choker necklace bad or taboo? Many women think twice before buying or wearing a choker necklace because choker necklaces were related to promiscuity and worn by prostitutes in the history. However, for most people today, choker necklaces are just a trending jewelry accessory contains no meaning just fashion. It is just an elegant chain or necklace with or without pendant fitted tightly around the necklace. No one can resist the temptation of fashion. It is a perfect jewelry piece for women to wear and show off their slim necks and eye-catching collarbones. A famous singer called Taylor Swift coined choker necklaces as “new flower crowns” of this era. Choker necklaces are worn by many Hollywood and Bollywood stars. So, don’t worry too much, just pick up one choker necklace to follow the runaways.

What is the History of Choker Necklaces?

It was said that the history of choker necklace was tracked back to 16th century about 1507. Anne Boleyn, the Queen of England was portrayed wearing choker necklaces. She worn a pearls choker necklace with initial B as pendant charm in nearly all of her portraits.

Anne-Boleyn-portrait-of-wearing-choker-necklace

Later during the French Revolution from 1798, female that time wore close-fitting red ribbons around their necks in order to in honor of people who were killed in the guillotine.

Then in 1860, choker necklaces wear wore as a choker popular among prostitutes. A painting of a prostitute called Manet’s Olympia shown she was wearing a choker necklace around her neck.

Manet-s-Olympia-s-portrait-of-wearing-choker-necklace

Then in Victorian Era, choker necklaces became fashion statement pieces and they were donned by affluent women and the royalty. Alexandra the Princess of Wales and Queen Victoria were two influential fashion figures wore choker necklaces that time, they started the choker trend for the following years. Today, choker necklaces have made a significant comeback since 1990s and are popular among females. Alexandra-the-Princess-of-Wales-s-portrait-of-wearing-choker-necklace

 

10 Best Choker Necklaces Perking Up Your Outfits

Choker necklaces have evolved throughout history. With the outcome of many creative and innovative fashion ideas, choker necklaces are no longer limited to the traditional styles like plain black tattoo choker necklaces. Many new styles of choker necklaces comes into fashion. Today, there are many trendy styles of choker necklaces made of leather, lace, pearls, chains, rhinestone, diamond, gold or sterling silver material. Below we will showcase some timeless choker necklaces with aesthetic appeal for your style .

1. Chunky Cuban Chain Choker Necklace For Women Men

Chunky Cuban Chain Choker Necklace For Women Men

 

Chunky and bold, this classic Miami Cuban Curb chain choker necklace adds a stunning touch to your person feel. Made of high quality 18k gold plated 316L stainless steel, this choker chain is sturdy enough for longlasting wear. Available in various lengths from 16inches to 18 inches, can be worn alone as a choker or gold chain necklace as a statement piece.

 2. 18K Gold Plated Adjustable High Polished Cowrie Shell Choker Necklace

 18K Gold Plated Adjustable High Polished Cowrie Shell Choker Necklace

 

Unique and special, this high polished cowrie shell choker necklace makes you the shining person in the crowd, stylish and chic style for daily wear. The shell choker necklace comes with a 3.5 inches rolo chain at the end for proper length adjustment. Would be a perfect gift for person loves the sea or the shells. Shop one as a gift for her, she will be delighted and will wear the eye-catching seashell choker everyday!

 3.18K Gold Plated Dainty Feminine Link Chain Choker Necklace For Women

18K Gold Plated Dainty Feminine Link Chain Choker Necklace For Women

Dainty and simple, this minimalist link chain choker necklace perks up any of our outfits thanks to its elegance. It can be worn at any casual or formal occasions. Match it with your off shoulder shirts or dresses to show off both the link chain choker or slender shoulder, you will look more gorgeous and fabulous.

4. Customizable Initial Letter Collar Choker Necklace For Women Girls

Customizable Initial Letter Collar Choker Necklace For Women Girls

Comes in 18k gold plated and platinum plated, this dainty initial choker necklace must be a great personalized gift for your girls, daughters, girlfriend, wife or mom because of its custom service. The letter choker can be customized with up to 10 letters as the pendant charms, design your own initial necklace now, rest assured that this initial choker will not fail you thanks to its minimalist look.

5.Delicate Star Charms Choker Handmade Rhinestone Chain Necklace

Delicate Star Charms Choker Handmade Rhinestone Chain Necklace

The elegant design and versatile look of this choker necklace are what make it a piece you must try. Rhinestones inlaid in every star charms will definitely glamour your overall look, which will bejewel any outfits.

6.Personalized Adjustable Genuine Leather Initial Letter Choker Collar Necklace
Personalized Adjustable Genuine Leather Initial Letter Choker Collar Necklace

Wearing this stylish genuine leather choker necklace adds a rocking and cool vibe to the overall look. You can customize up to 7 letters for the leather choker, making this choker necklace a more personal and grunge piece to pair with any attires. Customize your own leather choker and ready to wear and rock it at your fancy party!

7. Custom Leather Initial Letter Choker Collar Necklace

Custom Leather Initial Letter Choker Collar Necklace

Same as the above leather letter choker necklace, this dainty initial leather choker has custom service. The difference is that you can add not only letters but also number 0 to 9 and symbol of ❤ on the surface of the leather, which is chic and more special for trendy wear.

8.18 K Gold Plated Celebrity Style Bamboo Initial Letter A-Z ChokerNecklace

18 K Gold Plated Celebrity Style Bamboo Initial Letter A-Z Choker Necklace

You will never resist the temptation of the minimalist appeal of this dainty initial choker necklace. Comes with a slim chain choker and a customizable letter pendant, this personalized initial choker can perfectly pair with any outfit especially an off shoulder shirt/ dress or a turtleneck sweater.

 9.Bling AAA+ Cubic Zirconia Heart Leather Allah Collar Choker Necklace

Bling AAA+ Cubic Zirconia Heart Leather Allah Collar Choker Necklace

This Retro style choker necklace is gorgeous to pair with any kinds of outfits due to its simplism. A shiny AAA+ cubic zirconia Allah charm in the middle can surely add a luxurious and funny touch to your look.

10.Round Black/White Pearl Beads Choker Necklace Bride Wedding Jewelry

Round Black/White Pearl Beads Choker Necklace Bride Wedding Jewelry

 This dainty pearls choker necklace is special to wear especially on your wedding day to symbolize your pure and innocent love. Wear it on your special day in white or any causal attires for everything wear, it will be sure to elevate your classy and versatile look.

How to Wear A Choker Necklace?

After you known or shopped the above rocking and timeless choker necklaces, you may think one question: How to style or wear the choker necklaces in a stylish way? Here are some tips of wearing different kinds of choker necklaces according to different taste or style you prefer.

  • Chunky Chain Choker Necklaces

If you are a fan of chunky choker necklaces, just wear the bold choker alone. Wearing a single chain choker necklace around your neck as a statement piece and pair it with your white or black wide and simple T-shirt to create a punk and cool vibe.

How to wear Chunky Chain Choker Necklaces

  • Dainty Chain Choker Necklaces

Simple is everything. For dainty chain chokers, you can just wear a dainty choker necklace on its own to create an elegant touch. Alternatively, you can layer it with other dainty chain necklaces or necklaces with pendant. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the layered necklaces need to be in longer lengths.

 

how-to-wear-Dainty-Chain-Choker-Necklaces.jpg
  • Long Choker Necklaces

Long choker necklaces are easy to create a versatile feel to any kinds of outfits. Pair it with your sexy and stylish low cut blouse, deep V top, a sharp button down or a off-the-shoulder top and then to meet your friends or boyfriend, you will of course get many compliments with a long choker necklace.

 Long Choker Necklaces

  • Leather Choker Necklaces

Leather choker necklaces add a delicate and versatile look to any look. If you are a fan of leather, a dainty yet cool leather choker necklace will let you look more feminine and alluring. Some leather chokers will be adored with crystals, rhinestones or other charms to create different vintage, cool or trendy feel. No matter how the leather choker changes with style, it can perfectly pairs with any wrap or slip tops and any kinds of T shirts with a jeans.

hoker-necklaces-custom-letter-charm-genuine-leather-necklace-adjustable-collar-choker

  • Lace Choker Necklaces

Lace chokers can surely add a glamour to any outfits due to its sexy and simple vibe. They are very easy to style, you can just wear it alone without any other jewelry accessory around your neck. Just pair a lace choker with any jeans, shirts, blouses, tops or dresses. The only thing you need to make sure is to have your neck or collarbone exposed to better show off your clavicle.

Lace Choker Necklaces

Conclusion

Choker necklaces are a delicate, versatile and stylish jewelry piece still in style. It can be perfectly paired with any attires no matter what style you are going for. This dainty and trendy piece is easy to wear. Choose one of the best choker necklaces above according to your taste and try to style it according to the wearing tips, you will surely pull off your chokers and make your own style. For more fashion choker necklaces, please visit our wide collection of chain choker necklaces.