Where Does Choker Come from?

History. Golden choker necklaces were crafted by Sumerian artisans around 2500 BC and according to curators from the Jewelry Museum of Fine Arts, chokers have been around for thousands of years, first gracing the world's earliest civilizations: Ancient Egypt, in addition to the Sumerians in Mesopotamia.

What were chokers originally made for?

They were made to be wide, covering about half the neck, and occasionally included shells or silver medallions that dangled from the center. These chokers were originally created as neck protection for warriors, as well as a form of dress for tribal ceremonies.

What is the symbolism of a choker?

While the choker was previously a symbol of violence and control, over time, it developed into a symbol of female ferocity and power. The choker dates back thousands of years and was first worn by the world's earliest civilizations: the Sumer empire in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, according to the National Jeweler.