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Two-Tone Choker Wire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Choker 16 Gauge/ 2mm wide Wire Necklace. Due to the clasp, a pendant will need to
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Early 2000s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone Choker Wire Necklace
Two-Tone Choker Wire Necklace
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Dm 5.5 in
Alex Jona 18k Yellow Gold Twisted Wire Flexible Choker Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
This flexible choker has a steel core covered by a twisted 18 Karat yellow gold wire. Designed by
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
This flexible choker by Alex Jona, hand crafted in Italy, is made by a twisted 18 Karat white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
Alex Jona White Gold Twisted Wire Choker Necklace
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W 0.12 in Dm 5.75 in
Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 16" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
" length Certificate of Authenticity This Omega Wire Choker Necklace you mentioned is a necklace made from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold 18" Twist Cable Omega Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 18k Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 1.9 grams Measurement: 0.5mm wide x 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Ladybug Pendant Choker Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A cute necklace featuring a ladybug shaped pendant on a choker style wire. Signed Marina B
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Metal x Wire ' Legacy Diamond Choker' in 18kt Yellow Gold with 1.96 ct Diamond
Located in Davenport, FL
elegance and modern craftsmanship. Handcrafted from 18-karat solid yellow gold, this choker features a
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2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stylish and Lightweight, Italian 18k Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, contemporary 18k yellow and white gold and diamond choker necklace is precision
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Silver & Gold Choker Necklace Vintage, Italian
Located in Southbury, CT
This bold solid sterling silver and 18K yellow gold double-twist choker necklace was created by
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1990s Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Necklace in 18 Carat Gold Wire Wound
Located in Paris, FR
18-carat yellow gold necklace composed of a gold wire wound on a flexible 18-carat yellow gold mesh
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Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Mid-20th Century Gold Wire Twist Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in New York, NY
A mid-twentieth century gold and diamond necklace of twisted yellow gold wire design, accented in
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Choker Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Granulation, Golden Sapphire and Diamonds
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
From the Kent Raible limited edition Studio Collection, we present The 'Golden Sapphire Choker
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

Necklace in 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Eight-Links in Twisted Gold Wire
Located in Paris, FR
Necklace in 18-carat yellow Gold, hinged Eight-link, openwork in twisted Gold Wire Tongue Clasp
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Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Vitau Vintage 18k Gold Set Necklace and Earrings Gemstones Estate Jewelry
By Jean Vitau
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Jean Vitau 18k gold set comprises of a necklace and earrings. The set features cabochon
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Amethyst Pink Sapphire Diamond Collar Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of a wire collar necklace suspending a motif pendant containing four pear shape mixed
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

1960s Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960. ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380 This
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Vintage 1960s Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Brutalist Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960. ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380
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Vintage 1960s Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold

Cougar Cartier Necklace Panther necklace yellow white rose Gold stainless steel
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A wonderful Vintage Cartier 18 K Gold Cougar Panthere Necklace, sumptuously hand-made in Cartier's
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Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

1960s Brutalist Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutalist Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960. ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380
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Vintage 1960s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henri Sandoz 1970 Paris Retro Necklace Textured 18Kt Gold 22.45 Cts Sodalite
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Paris, circa late 1960's early 1970's. This is a real one of a kind necklace choker, crafted in
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Buccellati Suite Created by Mario Buccellati Himself, $450k Official Evaluation
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Southbury, CT
created with a series of thick (2.20mm) 18K yellow gold panels, hand-tooled into a floral and foliate
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Vintage 1950s Renaissance Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Rare Blue Green Peruvian Opals Teardrop Collar Necklace 18KT, 14KT Gold
Located in Newport Coast, CA
teardrop opals strung on a modern silk cord, gold french wire. 18KT gold clasp, 14KT gold spacer. 18KT GF
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Early 2000s Peruvian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Opal, 18k Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Modernist Studio 1970 Geometric Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
the 1970. This unusual highly sculpted necklace was carefully assembled with multiples wires and
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Choker Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White G...

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold "X" Double Cable Flexible Wire Choker Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold "X" Double Cable Flexible Wire Choker, a solid and
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2010s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Frog Pendant Choker Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A cute necklace featuring a frog shaped pendant on a choker style wire. Signed Marina B, numbered
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Beetle Pendant Choker Necklace
By Marina B
Located in New York, NY
A cute necklace featuring a beetle shaped pendant on a choker style wire. Signed Marina B, numbered
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Late 20th Century Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

(2) Vintage 18k Gold Interlocking Textured Twisted Wire w/ Diamond Bracelet Set
Located in Montclair, NJ
This beautiful vintage statement bracelet set was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold. These very
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Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold 15.5" Faceted Barrel Bead GIA Green Emerald Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
** See Certification Details Below for Additional Info ** Material: Solid 18K White Gold Clasp w/ 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Choker Necklace
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Golden radiance is the spotlight of this choker necklace. A pairing of 18k yellow gold strands
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2010s American Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Choker Necklace
18 Karat Yellow Gold Link Choker Necklace
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W 6 in D 0.2 in L 6.5 in
French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Falling Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros and eagle heads hallmarks. Elegant vintage gold
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Three Row Diamonds and Yellow Gold Choker
By David Yurman
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the stunning David Yurman Solid 18K Yellow Gold Choker, adorned with 1.25 carats of
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1990s American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Yaraka Boulder Opal Drop Pendant with Diamond Box Bale on Gold Wire Collar
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This one-of-a-kind choker features a great new bale design by Eytan Brandes. Here, his box bale
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yaraka Boulder Opal Drop Pendant with Diamond Box Bale on Gold Wire Collar
Yaraka Boulder Opal Drop Pendant with Diamond Box Bale on Gold Wire Collar
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H 1.89 in W 0.65 in D 0.2 in L 14.18 in
Aries or Ram Plaque Pendant in 18 Karat Gold on Yellow Gold Cable Wire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
! It comes with a tidy and versatile cable wire choker in 14 karat gold with a bayonet closure
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Meticulously Crafted Greek 18k Gold Lariat Necklace with Crystal Tassels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This very bold 18k yellow gold and natural rock crystal Greek choker necklace is amazing in both
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold

Scaphandre Diamond Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold & Distressed Silver by Elie Top
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, France
Choker pendant in yellow gold and distressed silver. A rotating sphere revealing a planet of
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

1990s 18k Yellow Gold Orange Enamel Fish Pendant Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
gold wire choker measures 16 inches and features a hook clasp closure.
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1990s Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Cabochon Sputnik Charm
Located in New York, NY
charm necklace or added to charm bracelet. Our wire choker would be a fabulous combination.
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold

39 Carat Carved Amethyst Pendant in 18K Gold on Convertible Amethyst Bead Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
18 karat yellow gold frame. Because it looks great as both a choker and as a fob, we made a chain
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Gosh" Freeform Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamond & Beryl Slice on Sapphire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
...) By contrast, the diamond, bezel-set to float in the opening of Eytan's 18 karat gold shard, involves
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Kent Raible Double Woven Chain Bracelet with Diamonds and Gold Granulation
By Kent Raible
Located in Mossrock, WA
worn stacking on the wrist, or clipped together and worn as a choker necklace! Surprisingly, often two
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Pol Bury 1968 Paris Kinetic Convertible Necklace Pendant Brooch in 18kt Gold
By Pol Bury
Located in Miami, FL
converted into a necklace, a pendant or a brooch. Has been carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18
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Vintage 1960s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Milky Way Multicolour Semi-Precious Stone Diamond Wire Choker 18K Gold Necklace
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Metal: 18K Yellow Gold, 43.8 g Diamond: Round Brilliant, 0.34 ct Gems: Lemon Quartz, Amethyst
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2010s Thai Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Tairona Multi-Strand Turquoise Eagle Choker Necklace with 18k Gold Discs
Located in Bloomington, IN
A three strand necklace of turquoise and gold beads with a blue turquoise eagle in front of an 18k
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Theodoros Ruby Kiss Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Kavala, GR
on the neck! The wire part is very flexible and will fit most of collar sizes. Resizing to any
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2010s Greek Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1980s Elizabeth Gage Onyx Gold Choker Necklace
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handmade 18kt. yellow gold graduating lozenge shape sand and wire work links alternating with
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Vintage 1980s British Choker Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Necklace, Vintage, 18 Carat Yellow Gold, Woven Braided, Italy, 67 Gram
Located in EL Waalre, NL
. The golden wires are massive so this choker will always fit perfectly. Secure tongue clasp with under
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Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Lapis Coral Gold Nautical teardrop pendant
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
BULGARI 18t Yellow Gold, Lapis and coral Nautical teardrop pendant, shown on choker wire- can be
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold

Marshak Emerald Ruby Gold Fringe Necklace and Bracelet
By Marchak
Located in NY, NY
18Kt., the necklace composed of a continuous line of gold wire spray alternately set with round
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

15.21 Carat Diamond Necklace
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This stunning 18 karat white gold wire style necklace consists of 30 round brilliant cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Elegant diamond necklace
By Jhanna
Located in Millburn, NJ
Diamond 18k necklace set with 37.47ct. diamonds, VS quality, G/H color, int the center has a
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American Choker Necklaces

7.17Ct & 4.90Ct Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline and Diamond 18K Enhancer Necklace
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
gold 16" 4 mm. flexible choker wire necklace. The approximate measurements are 1.8 inches in length
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2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Jane Magon Collections Carnelian and 22 Karat Gold Leaf Drop Statement Necklace
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
are a choker length 16 inches and the drops fall to about 18 inches.
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2010s Australian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Jane Magon Collections Carnelian and 22 Karat Gold Leaf Drop Statement Necklace
By Jane Magon Collections
Located in New York, NY
are a choker length 16 inches and the drops fall to about 18 inches.
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2010s Australian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Gold

Modern 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: Featuring 18K yellow gold, pear shape diamond 0.80ct and round brilliant cut
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2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

BOUCHERON PARIS 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Boucheron Paris 18k Yellow Gold Wire Choker Necklace Vintage Circa 1970s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Abstract Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Abstract Wire Choker This authentic Tiffany & Co
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Olivo Micheletto 18K Solid Gold Wire Polish X & Rounded Endcaps Collier Necklace
By Olivo Micheletto
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Yellow & White Gold Weight: 108.31 Grams Chain Length: 15 Inches (fitted on a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

White Gold Collar Hand-Hammered Wire
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
and finely tuned necklace handmade from one solid 14k white gold wire.
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Choker and Pendant c1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A bold 18k Yellow and white gold choker and pendant. The free-formed ,hand made 3" x 2"pendant
Gold Choker and Pendant c1960
Gold Choker and Pendant c1960
H 3 in W 2 in Dm 15 in
French 18kt Yellow Gold Fringe Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
wire neck frame. Hidden clasp with French gold mark on tongue of clasp. 74.5 grams total weight.
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Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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18k Wire Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k wire choker you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k wire choker may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing 18k wire choker — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co. and Alex Jona each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a 18k wire choker featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a brilliant cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also marquise cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our 18k wire choker for sale are for women, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Wire Choker?

Prices for a 18k wire choker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $108,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,666.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About 18k Wire Choker
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Whether a wedding band should be 14K or 18K depends on your personal preferences. Because it contains more pure gold, 18-karat gold will usually show off a richer color and be less likely to fade over time. On the other hand, 14-karat gold is less prone to scratching and damage because it has more alloy metals. Explore a large collection of gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.