Chokers

Indian Choker Necklace - A Statement Piece

When it comes to necklaces, Indians never say that there are too many of them in their jewelry box. While there are many types of Indian necklaces based on materials and lengths, a choker or a Indian choker necklace set is always seen in any woman’s jewellery collection. A choker design is a type of necklace which sits tightly around the neck like a collar. This kind of necklace is universal due to its design. Western designs have a sleeker look with less color and not many kinds of motifs. But you will always find an Indian choker necklace with many kinds of gemstones and motifs. It looks so opulent that it is often enough in itself. Indians hold their culture in high regard and consider jewelry as a sign of wealth. Therefore, there are many beautiful options for women's choker necklaces in terms of metal, stones and patterns that are significant in the culture. Let us get to know various kinds of choker necklaces Indian heritage can offer.

Gorgeous Types of Indian Chokers for Women

Nowadays, an choker necklace or Indian choker sets are not made just from gold. It is made from diamond, silver, polki, kundan, or beads. A choker necklace can not only have precious stones like emeralds and rubies but also semi precious stones such as peridot, topaz and jade encrusted in them. In this section, we will highlight some popular kinds of Indian chokers.

Gold Choker Necklace

While we mentioned that in today’s times, makers are experimenting with other materials, nothing comes close to gold for Indians.Gold is considered to be an auspicious metal and a sign of wealth. If you are someone who loves traditional choker designs, then you will get several choker necklace designs in gold as these have been found in the culture since a long time. Bengalis have chik or chik which is a delicate and intricate gold choker. For the ones who love the classic inverter triangle designs, you can go for elakkathali which is from Kerala. It normally features gold fringe but you can also choose the ones with gold coins. Any choker from temple jewellery with motifs of deities and nature can also amplify your ethnic look. Women's choker necklaces set in gold and embedded with kundan and polki stones can look equally traditional.

If you are someone who loves modern choker designs, you can opt for thick wide band set in gold and adorned with colorful stones. For more drama, you can opt for necklaces with semi-precious stones or pearl drops.

Diamond Choker Necklace

While we generally diamonds with western chokers, the makers in India are now giving it an Indian touch. One of the iconic example is when the Bollywood bride Kiara Advani chose a multi-layered open diamond necklace studded with big emeralds for her wedding. For the reception too, she chose a stunning diamond necklace with emeralds though it had a more closed look. Since diamonds give a very clean shine, adding any brightly colored gemstone elevates the appearance. One clearly popular option is emeralds. The other ones are rubies and sapphires. You can opt for a single strand, band choker design or multi-layered chokers, depending on the occasions.

Some of the well-loved motifs on diamond chokers are flowers and geometric ones. Chokers or diamond jewellery with American Diamonds and semi-precious stones such as jade and amethyst can be your budget-friendly options.

Oxidized Silver Choker Necklace

If you are looking for women's choker necklaces that have an authentic Indian look with a touch of bohemian appearance, silver chokers from oxidized jewellery are for you. Extremely popular with the younger generation, these are statement pieces that can be worn with any of your ethnic attire. The chunky ones with motifs of flowers, claws and dieties are especially worn during navratri festivities with bright chaniya cholis. If you want to wear chokers with your kurta sets or ethnic dresses, try the ones with silver beads, colorful tassels, mirror work or colored stones. Due to the sheer variety, they are considered ideal chokers for girls as well as for women.

Bead Choker Necklace

For the ones who love lightweight yet elegant chokers, the ones made of beads can be great. In this, there are two prominent options in bead sizes. One has very tiny beads threaded which gives a dainty look. Another one has beads which are about the size of marbles. You can opt for chokers that have pendants in the middle or ones that have single strand or multi-strand without pendants. A circle, square or flower encrusted with gems or adorned with meenakari work are some of the popular pendant designs. Popular bead colors include white, black, green and red. Timaniya from Gujarat and Aad from Rajasthan are traditional choker designs that you can include in your bridal jewellery sets collection.

Tips To Protect And Maintain Shine Of Choker Necklaces

To ensure your choker necklace remains shiny forever and looks new even after multiple uses, follow the steps below:

Gentle Cleaning

The first and foremost step to cleaning an Indian choker is to clean it using a piece of cloth. Wipe it with a damp cotton cloth to remove the dust that dulls the look of the jewelry.

Use A Toothbrush

Besides cloth, the soft bristles of a toothbrush are also wonderful. Many people clean the fine sections of a choker necklace with their fingers, but the toothbrush bristles can do it more effectively than the fingers. Only a water-dipped toothbrush can clean away the dust, but if the color and luster have completely faded, you can check out and talk to the shop owners and use a mild-chemical-based solution to clean it righteously.

Mindful Of Air, Water, and Humid Exposure

Jewelleries often tarnish when left open carelessly. Gold choker necklaces can lose all their shine if exposed to humidity or water. Try to take your choker away before stepping into the water. Also, before using any makeup spray, or hair spray and creams, make sure that you are not wearing any type of jewelry to avoid dullness.

Protect From Scratches

Make sure that your ornament is kept away from abrasive surfaces so that it does not get scratched easily. After using, store your choker necklaces at non-rough surfaces.