Minimalist wires, velvet ribbons, leather collars (if you're into that), and a giant fish pendant courtesy of Loewe are just a few reincarnations the It-necklace has taken.

Not only do these artisans sell gorgeous handcrafted jewelry, ... look no further than the ‘Don’t Fence Me In’ barbed wire choker.

Necklaces, though, could also have a more practical purpose: Native Americans wore versions of chokers, often made of the bones of birds, to protect the jugular in battle.

Instead of more traditional chains, this style most often comes in the form of a wire, ... By Adina Eden Pave X Pearl Open Collar Choker Necklace. $175 at Revolve. $175 at Macy's.