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What is the meaning of a choker?

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What is the meaning of a choker?
A choker is an ornamental necklace that fits snugly around the neck. They can be made of a variety of materials, including metal, plastic or fabric, and have become very popular with celebrities over the years. Chokers can also be stacked to add drama to any ensemble. Shop a collection of vintage and modern choker necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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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

Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise pieces, which are inlaid with Arabic symbols in gold. Hallmarked.
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Christian Lacroix Paris Multicolor Wired Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Lacroix Paris designed this stunning choker necklace. The piece features a twisted wire
Category

Early 2000s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Wire Choker Necklace with Cross Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1/2" Hallmarks: 14K A two-pieces jewelry set which consists of the 14k gold wire choker necklace
Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Thierry Mugler Gold Toned Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER gold toned choker necklace made of bundled wires and featuring mobile elements
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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