Choker

Thomas Sabo Chokers

Thomas Sabo chokers sit high on the neck for a closer, more defined look than a standard necklace. They work on their own against a plain neckline and layer well with a longer chain underneath. The range covers sterling silver, gold and rose gold, with plain and stone-set styles.

A plain choker is the most versatile and reads clean with almost anything. Stone-set and pendant chokers do more of the talking and suit a night out. If you like layering, a choker up top with a longer pendant below is a simple way to add depth without the two pieces clashing.

Getting the fit right

Chokers are meant to sit snug, so the fit matters more than with a normal necklace:

• Measure around the base of your neck and add a small amount of room.
• You want it close, not tight — it shouldn't press when you swallow.
• Look for an adjustable clasp or extender if you're between sizes.

An adjustable style also lets you wear it higher or lower depending on the neckline.

Care and gifting

Take a choker off before bed and exercise so it isn't pulled or caught. Keep it away from perfume and water, wipe sterling silver with a soft cloth, and store it flat so it holds its shape.

Necklines that suit a choker

Chokers sit best against an open neckline — a scoop, a V or an off-the-shoulder top — where there's bare skin for the piece to define. A strapless or boat neck works well too. They're trickier with high round necks, where the collar and the choker compete. If your top sits high, layer a longer pendant below the choker so the look has somewhere to go.

A choker makes a striking gift for someone who likes a bit of edge to their jewellery, though it helps to know their neck size first. We ship across Australia and Afterpay is available at checkout.