Chokers: Must-Have Jewels in 2022

March 11, 2022

By Katerina Perez

8 min read

As anyone with a large collection of necklaces will tell you, the term doesn’t do the breadth and diversity of this category of jewellery justice. There are bibs, torques, chains, sautoirs… plenty of variety that is, at least in part, determined by where around the neck, collar or decolletage they are worn. This Spring/Summer 2022, however, we are focusing purely on the choker and interesting loops of diamonds, gems and precious metals worn snugly close to the face. Here are some high jewellery options to inspire your search for ‘the one’…

Chokers can be rock ‘n’ roll, delicate, romantic, feminine, outlandish, and demure all at once. The SS22 runways were awash with chokers in all these forms, including diamond-encrusted chains and delicate strings of pearls at Valentino; busy bands dripping with charms at Roberto Cavalli; sparkling expanses of stones at Tom Ford, and thick gold columns that encompass almost the entire neck at Balmain. Running alongside this cascade of chokers is the #neckmess trend that’s all about layering and stacking neckwear to tell a story or create unique texture and colour combinations.

A model wears the Le Mythe necklace and the Le Mythe ring from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection with sugar-loaf sapphires and emeralds, and LV Monogram star-cut diamonds

A model wears the Le Mythe necklace and the Le Mythe ring from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection with sugar-loaf sapphires and emeralds, and LV Monogram star-cut diamonds

 Le Mythe necklace with sapphires, emeralds and diamonds from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection

Le Mythe necklace with sapphires, emeralds and diamonds from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection

 The Arrow necklace from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection with a 26.82 carat emerald-cut sapphire, one LV Monogram flower-cut diamond of 2.61 carats, and further sapphires, rubies and diamonds

The Arrow necklace from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection with a 26.82 carat emerald-cut sapphire, one LV Monogram flower-cut diamond of 2.61 carats, and further sapphires, rubies and diamonds

 The Arrow necklace from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection

The Arrow necklace from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection

 La Passion necklace from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection with 3 oval-cut rubies of 5.03, 3.52 and 2.24 carats, 1 LV Monogram star-cut diamond of 3.29 carats, 14 LV Monogram star-cut diamonds of 7.40 carats and 41.81 carats of rubies

La Passion necklace from the Bravery by Louis Vuitton Collection with 3 oval-cut rubies of 5.03, 3.52 and 2.24 carats, 1 LV Monogram star-cut diamond of 3.29 carats, 14 LV Monogram star-cut diamonds of 7.40 carats and 41.81 carats of rubies

Within high jewellery, chokers aren’t an uncommon sight, but I expect to see a flurry of new creations over the coming months. The temptation is to go minimal and monochromatic, like the timeless diamond creations of Bayco and Jahan Jewellery. Gemstone drops, whether fancy-shaped or briolette, can add another layer of glamour, as can featured elements like pendants or medallion-style central elements. A recent example is Louis Vuitton’s Bravery collection that includes a selection of chokers with sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Drawing inspiration from the runway, even the simplest chokers must be elevated with some type of artistic element. In high jewellery, I equate this to the likes of Vhernier and its Calla necklace, where titanium, diamonds and meticulous craftsmanship combine to make something complex appear simple on first glance.

Katerina Perez wears the Andartid necklace by Stenzhorn

Katerina Perez wears the Andartid necklace by Stenzhorn

If you do embrace the season’s choker trend, perhaps avoid the equally attention-grabbing trend for statement earrings. Worn alone, these bold elements are chic and striking… when worn together they can descend into gaudy, no matter how remarkable the gemstones may be! A selection of high jewellery chokers is featured below to inspire your next purchase. This is your opportunity to live life boldly, colourfully and with your own unique twist. I hope you discover a piece below that speaks to your distinctive personal style.

Chanel

Chanel

A model wears a choker on the runway at the Metiers D'art Pre-Fall 2022 show

Stenzhorn

Stenzhorn

Ovidio diamond necklace with 80 carats of diamonds in white gold

Tom Ford

Tom Ford

A model wears a choker on the ready-to-wear SS22 runway

Stenzhorn

Stenzhorn

Ovidio sapphire necklace with 10.30 carats of diamonds and 86.80 carats of sapphires in white gold

Stenzhorn

Stenzhorn

Cowherd & Weaver Girl choker with diamonds in 18k white gold

Versace by Fendi

Versace by Fendi

A model highlights the trend for chokers on the SS22 runways

Garrard

Garrard

Pearl and diamond choker necklace

Yeprem

Yeprem

Layered diamond choker necklace

Anna Sui

Anna Sui

A model wears a colourful choker on the SS22 runway

Veschetti

Veschetti

Pearl choker with a central floral motif in diamonds and emeralds, set in 18k yellow gold

Wu High Jewellery

Wu High Jewellery

Ivy choker with diamonds in 18k yellow gold

Boucheron

Boucheron

Diamond-set choker

Bulgari

Bulgari

Diamond, pearl and mother of pearl choker necklace

Roberto Cavalli

Roberto Cavalli

A model wears a choker on the runway for SS22

Gucci

Gucci

A model wears a choker on the runway

David Morris

David Morris

The Empress Choker choker from the Reflections collection with pearls and rose-cut white diamonds

Messika

Messika

Pear-shaped diamond necklace

Marco Bicego

Marco Bicego

18k yellow gold choker with diamond-set accents

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