Chokers have a long history in fashion, starting in ancient Egypt, where women wore them adorned with jewelry and medicinal herbs as a form of protection. During medieval Europe, royal women wore them as a symbol of wealth and social status. In the 19th century, they became popular among Victorian women to complement high-necked dresses. In the 1990s, they made a comeback as a fashion trend among young people as a form of self-expression and personal style. Currently, they are a recurring trend in fashion and can be found in a wide variety of styles and materials.