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French 1950s Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker with Diamond Bar Accents in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
rows of 6mm - 6.5mm Akoya cultured pearls. Eight separator plates of 18 karat yellow gold are spaced
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1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold,...

Two-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace with Sapphire Spacers & 14K Diamond Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This versatile, sexy choker features two strands (16" and 15.5") of alternating Akoya cultured
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...

1970s Three -Strand Pearl Diamond 18K Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Estate 1980s Natural Diamond and three Strand Akoya pearl Choker Necklace with solid 18K
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl

Vintage Diamond Akoya Pearl Platinum Triple Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
the next level.  A triple strand of genuine Akoya High lustrous Japanese pearls, pink undertones with
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Vintage 1950s American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

Fine Aquamarine Diamond Akoya Pearl Double-Strand Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds set on the clasp of the necklace. Finishing off the piece is a double strand of fine akoya pearls
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace U60120K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. This 20 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1K3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K Yellow Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Antique White Pearl Choker with Diamond Platinum Pearl Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
AA Akoya pearls hand strung and knotted display beautifully on this thirteen inch antique choker
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Vintage 1940s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond/Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
109 gleaming and luminous cultured Akoya pearls form this magnificent Art Deco-era necklace. The
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond and Akoya Cultured Pearls Necklace in 950 Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Akoya cultured pearls with superb luster, ranging in diameter from 2.6 to 4.3 mm. Length: approximately
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Akoya Keshi Baroque Pearl Necklace Silver Blue 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saltwater multi row Akoya keshi pearls with south sea pearl end pearl. This necklace has 30 strand
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2010s Asian Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Timeless Vintage 18k Gold Modernist Necklace with Amethyst and Akoya Pearls
Located in Palm Beach, FL
centerpiece. Thirty four 10mm to 10.5mm Japanese Akoya cultured pearls circle the neck and terminate at a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Bespoke Three-Row Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in London, GB
Elegant and iridescent, this timeless Akoya pearl three strand necklace combines elegance with a
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2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Akoya Cultured Pearl Platinum Pendant White Gold Chain Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Akoya Cultured Pearl Pendant and White Gold Chain Necklace by Mikimoto. With
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20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Paper Clip Cultured 6 - 6.5mm Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cultured Japanese round 6 - 6.5 AAA akoya pearl and 14k yellow gold paper clip necklace. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paper Clip Cultured 6 - 6.5mm Akoya Pearl Bracelet 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cultured Japanese round 6 - 6.5 AAA akoya pearl and 14k yellow gold paper clip bracelet. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Akoya pearl necklace with 18 kt white gold clasp and one diamond
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered, Akoya pearl necklace with 18 kt white gold clasp, marked with JKA and 750. Akoya pearls
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2010s European Renaissance Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Saltwater Akoya Keshi Pearl Multi Row Diamond Necklace AAA 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saltwater multi row Akoya keshi pearls with south sea pearl end pearl. This necklace has 30 strand
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2010s Japanese Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ornate Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 168 round brilliant cut = 8.00cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2 Weight: 190.40 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Akoya Cultured Pearl Signature X Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Classic Signature X Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18 KT Yellow Gold. The
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Diamond Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
beautiful black enamel. The center is embellished with a high quality Akoya pearl. They are secured by a
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Akoya Pearls 18K White Gold 8.5mm X 8mm A Strand Necklace U85116W
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Strand Necklace Akoya Pearls White 8.5x8mm A (U85116W). Strand of Akoya pearls of 8.5x8mm
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
are a rich, natural gold tone, much like butter from Europe. Unlike Akoya pearls which have a shark
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2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Buccellati 18k Gold Rete Pearl Collar Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
long. Set with one hundred-three round Akoya saltwater cultured pearls measuring 4.75-5mm each
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Buccellati 18k Gold Rete Pearl Collar Necklace
Buccellati 18k Gold Rete Pearl Collar Necklace
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Golden Baroque South Sea Pearl Necklace New
Located in Southbury, CT
commercially cultured in the 1950s, the ideal aesthetic was a perfectly spherical "Akoya" pearl shape that the
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2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Stefan Hafner Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant cultured akoya pearl and diamond necklace. The center pearl measures 9.20mm graduating to
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stefan Hafner Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
Stefan Hafner Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
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Ella Gafter Japanese 10.5/10mm Pearl Strand Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
Akoya pearls are homogeneous and have the rare size of 10.5/10mm in diameter, for a total length of 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Three-Strand Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Holland, PA
cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .58ct Akoya pearls measures 4.5mm - 5mm
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique 14.5ct Diamond Center Brooch with Pearls Necklace in Platinum Bridal
Located in New York, NY
designed as a choker, with a center part that has a plate made of all diamonds with 5 big solitaire
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
. Composed of 155 creamy white graduated cultured Akoya pearls. measuring from 3mm to just above 8mm, this
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Japanese Art Deco Porcelain Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
example of Japanese Art Deco jewelry other than, perhaps, a cultured Akoya pearl necklace. This choker is
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

18K White Gold White Akoya Pearl Adjustable Magnetic Choker Necklace Bracelet
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
18K White Gold White Akoya Pearl Adjustable Magnetic Choker Necklace Bracelet 18K White gold Akoya
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2010s American Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

8mm Akoya Japanies Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the 8mm Akoya Japan Pearl Triple Strand choker Necklace, complete with a Sterling
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2010s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Layer Dainty Classic Choker Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3.5-4 mm 16" Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White Color Very High
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold White Akoya Pearl Bead Layer Dainty Classic Choker Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 4.5-5 mm 16" Inches Length Pearl Quality - AAA - White Color Very
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond & Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch
Located in Brisbane, QLD
pearls. The brooch centres on a central akoya pearl and is surrounded by a further six. A gemologist has
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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Akiyo Matsuoka Akoya Pearl Necklace Bracelet Set 18K Gold
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
The pearls measure 4mm each and they have great luster, symmetry, and nice skin. Both, the necklace
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Multi-Strand Akoya Keshi Pearl Necklace
By Faye Kim
Located in Westport, CT
Faye Kim 18 Karat Multi-Strand Akoya Keshi Pearl Necklace Timeless and elegant multi-strand
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolor Akoya Cultured Pearl Layer Thin Bead Necklace
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
14K yellow gold Akoya cultured 3.5-4 mm 18" (Adjustable 16-18 Chain length) Choker style
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2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany and Co Paloma Picasso Pearl Necklace Choker 18k Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Tiffany and Co Paloma Picasso Pearl Necklace Choker 18K Gold This incredible rare Tiffany&Co
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Japanese Pearl Strand with 18K Gold Unique Versatile Double Clasp LV
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
buy it off you! These beautifully matched genuine Japanese (Akoya) pearls were hand-strung with silk
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
fine Japanese Akoya cultured pearls, measuring 8-8.5mm in diameter, to a diamond-set slide clasp
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co. Akoya Cultured Pearl Signature X Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co Classic Signature X Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18 KT Yellow Gold. The
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Westfield, NJ
Single strand of fifty-two cream colored quality grade A pearls with good luster, measuring 6.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Paige Novick Yellow Gold Choker with Pearl and Diamond Pave Station
By Paige Novick
Located in New York, NY
simple yet stunning with the Japanese Akoya pearl. An easy update to your wardrobe wear alone ro layer
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2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Warren, ME
weighing approximately 1.5cts, and a single 6mm round Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl. It is strung on five
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Donna Vock Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
By Donna Vock
Located in New York, NY
indeed. This superb triple row Akoya pearl necklace is composed of 9.0mm x 9.5mm top quality cultured
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire

Elie Top Mecanique Celeste Collier 3 Bracelets Or Jaune, Perles Akoya
By Elie Top
Located in Paris, FR
Necklace 3 Bracelets Yellow Gold Akoya Pearls Diamonds Necklace comprising a patinated silver
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Silver

Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Platinum, Zircon, Onyx and Diamond Panel
Located in Brisbane, QLD
pendant, the panel has been incorporated into a fine Akoya pearl choker, whilst remaining detachable for
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Bulgari Double Strand Akoya Pearl Gold Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bulgari Necklace Featuring Japanese Akoya Pearls in 18Kt Yellow Gold. The pearls range in size, the
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Akoya Pearl Diamond Flower Clasp Gold Double-Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sleek and elegant necklace featuring two strands of round white akoya pearls of fantastic quality
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Akoya Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
the generations. This elegant choker features four rows of lustrous Akoya pearls, accentuated by an
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2010s British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Akoya Pearl and Diamond Art Deco Style Choker 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
This graceful choker by Yoko London features three rows of lustrous Akoya pearls. Each pearl has
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2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

1980s Stunning Cross Pearl Choker
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning Akoya Cultured Pearl (ACP) choker necklace with Black Crystal Beads. This choker is a
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

GIA Certified Uvarovite Garnet, Cobaltodolomite, Diamond & Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Uvarovite Garnet, Cobaltodolomite, Diamond & Akoya Pearl Necklace/ PIN The center
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Important Heart Shaped Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in Aspen, CO
to near colorless (F/G) and very very slightly included (VVS), in clarity. The five strands of Akoya
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold

MIKIMOTO Akoya Fine Cultured Pearl Strand with M Tag Gold Clasp Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fine MIKIMOTO Akoya 6.8mm Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace held by a 18K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Five Strand Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Diamond and Sapphire Plaque
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine five strand pearl choker centring on a Belle Epoque plaque with diamonds and sapphires
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Akoya Pearl Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact akoya pearl choker you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a akoya pearl choker from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing akoya pearl choker — no matter the origin — is easy, but Mikimoto, Yoko London and Tiffany & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A akoya pearl choker can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Pearl rings, from our inventory of 34, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and bead alternatives. Finding a akoya pearl choker for sale for women should be easy, but there are 24 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Akoya Pearl Choker?

The price for a akoya pearl choker starts at $360 and tops out at $28,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,020.

Finding the Right choker-necklaces for You

Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.

The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.

European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.

Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.

Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.

Questions About Akoya Pearl Choker
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    No, not all Mikimoto pearls are Akoya. Mikimoto also uses Black South Sea cultured pearls, White South Sea cultured pearls, Golden South Sea cultured pearls, and Conch pearls to create their jewelry. Shop Mikimoto Akoya pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Mikimoto pearls are Akoya, meaning they come from Akoya oysters. The brand largely pioneered the production of cultured pearls, which are genuine pearls developed with human assistance. Mikimoto creates Akoya pearl necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Akoya cultured pearls are pearls that come from Pinctada fucata martensii oysters. These molluscs are commonly referred to as Akoya oysters, accounting for the name of the pearls. The word “cultured” means that the pearls are real but were produced by oysters with the help of human intervention. Cultured pearls are very common, as naturally occurring pearls are extremely rare. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between Akoya and Mikimoto pearls comes down to specificity. Akoya is the general name for pearls derived from Pinctada fucata mollusks. These are prized for their smooth texture, round shape and attractive shine. Mikimoto pearls are pearls sold by the Japanese jewelry maker Mikimoto, which specializes in Akoya pearls. Nearly all Mikimoto pearls are Akoya pearls. However, other jewelers also sell Akoya pearl jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mikimoto and Akoya pearls.