A short necklace, which fits tightly around the neck, is called a choker, which in English means "strangler". Of course, the necklace of the choker does not strangle you, but before you replenish your jewelry box with such jewelry, you should understand that in such a necklace a deep semantic load can be hidden. Today, female chokers around the neck are perceived as an addition to the image, a bright accent and finishing touch, but the necklace that resembles a tattoo has a long history.
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Brief historical digression
Indians - the indigenous population of North America - wore a choker necklace as a neck protection. The most beautiful and massive decoration was worn by the tribal chief. The Indians believed that the lace on which shells of mollusks, bones of birds or small pebbles were threaded, serves as their talisman. Choker's weaving was trusted by healers who endowed him with spiritual strength, the ability to "speak from the heart". Centuries later in Europe, beloved kings and knights began to wear chokers - such an ornament on the neck visually stretched it, made it more elegant. Queen Victoria introduced the fashion in England to velvet chokers, decorated with natural gems. Classicism, with its inherent stern canons, condemned this luxury, so the choker was first made from the fishing line around the neck, and then completely refused to wear it. In the XIX century, the Princess of Wales reanimated the chokers. The fact is that since childhood she had a scar around her neck, which she masqueraded with ornaments. They were made of velvet ribbons, precious stones, strings of pearls. The fashion for the chokers reached America, but after the death of the princess, the "strangler" again went into oblivion. And only at the beginning of the last century, thanks to the legendary Coco Chanel, the choker appeared again on the women's necks.
Stylish accessory for women
Today, the choker has lost the status of jewelry, becoming an elegant necklace. For its creation, designers use luxurious fabrics of different textures, natural leather and even such materials as rubber, wood, metal. Of course, women who can afford luxury expensive jewelry still prefer products made from pearls, platinum and gold, but you can also weave the choker around your neck with your own hands from the available materials.
The popularity of this short necklace decorating the neck is so great that it can be seen on secular lionesses, who wear chokers at solemn events, and on teenage girls. Incidentally, the incomparable Audrey Hepburn in the movie "My Fair Lady" wore a luxurious necklace-choker, and for the heroine Angelina Jolie in the movie "Tourist" necklace made from an old tiara. Pearl chokers often wore Lady Dee, and today they are adorned with Christina Aguilera, Madonna and other world-famous stars. The tone in the fashion for wearing chokers is set by John Galliano. Girls-models, showing new collections of clothes of the scandalous designer, decorate the necks with unusual chokers.
Often, these ornaments are adjustable in length due to special locks. Expensive models that are made to order, fulfill the standards of future owners.
It is worth noting that less expensive models made of wood, leather, metal and artificial stones, refer to jewelry in the style of unisex . Depending on the size, color and degree of grace, they can be worn by both girls and boys. In female models of chokers there can be an additional element - a suspension or a pendant, which can be changed, creating every day new unforgettable and stylish images. By the way, today designers offer sets of jewelry, which includes a choker and a bracelet, made in a similar style.
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