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Diamond 18k yellow gold choker necklace
Located in Surfside, FL
Diamond choker in 18k yellow gold with approximately 3 carats in G-H color, VS clarity round
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Choker 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Gold Choker Pearl Thin Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trendy Choker - Very Elegant & Fashionable. 18k Yellow Gold snake chain - thin and elegant (1.0mm
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italy Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
ITALY Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace features a series of
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
ribbon and a branded envelope with a certificate that states the materials used. 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Peridot & Diamond Railway Choker in 18k Yellow Gold
By Karma El Khalil
Located in New York, NY
various lengths. 18k Yellow Gold : 27.28g Diamond : 1.18cts Peridot : 36.86cts From Karma El Khalil's
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Cabochon Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
round brilliant-cut diamonds which add brilliance and sparkle to the piece. Made in 18k yellow gold with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SeidenGang Choker Necklace with Diamonds and Tourmalines in 18k Yellow Gold
By SeidenGang
Located in La Jolla, CA
SeidenGang Choker Necklace with Diamonds and Tourmalines in 18k Yellow Gold Multistrand Choker
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Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Chain Choker - Size Small - 13.5 inches
By IVI LOS ANGELES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gold-plated Aurelia Chain choker is made up of interlocking square links – each one is expertly
Category

2010s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Gold Chain Choker - Size XS - 13 inches
By IVI LOS ANGELES
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The gold-plated Aurelia Chain choker is made up of interlocking square links – each one is expertly
Category

2010s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Natural Diamond Interlocking Double Circle Flexible Choker in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Made in Italy Natural Diamond choker necklace set in 18k solid gold. At nearly 100 grams of 18k
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21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Choker Oval Return To Tag Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 15.5" 39g
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
This Tiffany & Co. choker necklace is a stunning piece. Crafted from 18k yellow gold, it features a
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 2.03 Carat Diamonds Pendant With RARE Omega Choker Chain 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 2.03 Carat Diamonds Pendant With RARE Omega 17 Inch Chain 18k White Gold. There are approx
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold 6.40cttw Diamond Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
of grandeur and refinement. The yellow gold chain delicately hugs your neck, securing with a foldover
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20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Kings of Persis Ancient Silver Multi Coin 18kt Yellow Gold Chain Choker Necklace
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
Kings of Persis circa 1st century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. MEASUREMENTS Coins Ø 8-9mm Circumference
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Statement Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Statement Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut emerald and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Grapevine Necklace Choker
Located in Westport, CT
An extraordinary 18K yellow gold signed designer flexible necklace/choker measuring 15 inches and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Vintage Retro Diamond and Emerald Pendant Chain Necklace is crafted in 18-karat yellow gold
Category

Mid-20th Century European Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Chain White Yellow Gold 18K Necklace Diamond for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K White/Yellow Gold Diamond 0.78 Cts/130 Pcs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Chain Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Plate
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chain Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Plate Designer: J DAUPHIN Material 14 K Gold Gold plate
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Choker .91 TDW V-Shape
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace 18K Gold Choker .91 TDW V-Shape This beautiful estate necklace is finely crafted
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

8.58 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Goettingen, DE
8.58 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Choker Necklace Classic, elegant diamond necklace made of high
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

8.58 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Choker Necklace
8.58 Carat Diamond and 18K Gold Choker Necklace
$16,601 Sale Price
20% Off
W 0.26 in L 16.15 in
Precious Chain Choker Multi Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Necklace for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Necklace 18K Yellow Gold With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

10.86ct 18K Jumbo Emerald Choker Necklace Cuban Link Emerald Cushion Cut Choker
Located in Jupiter, FL
Featured here is a 10.85-carat stunning, emerald choker necklace in 18K yellow gold. Displayed in
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2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

H. Stern Malachite & Diamond Choker Necklace in 18ct Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in London, GB
from a wire 18ct yellow gold solid chain, offering a refined contrast and fluid elegance around the
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Malachite, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Interlocking Double Circle Flexible Choker in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shop this made in Italy natural diamond choker necklace set in 18k solid gold. At nearly 100 grams
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American Choker Necklaces

Diamond Necklace Choker 18K & 14K Gold Geometric V by Sande Italy
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Necklace Choker 18K & 14K Gold Geometric V by Sande Italy This amazing vintage necklace
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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Seashell Pendant Chain Necklace Choker 15.5" Hook Clasp Vintage
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Northbrook, IL
" wide Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 14 grams Condition: Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.12 Carat Marquise Diamond Cluster Choker Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
: 0.26ct 16 Brilliant Round Cut Diamonds: 0.86ct Stamped: 850 Chain: 750/18K Yellow Gold Stamped: 750
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PANIM Diamond Old Cut 18k White Gold Choker Reviera Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM Diamond Old Cut 18k White Gold Choker Reviera Necklace This Panim Diamond Old European Cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18K White Gold Chain Necklace with Pavé-Set Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A bold yet refined statement piece, this 18K white gold chain necklace features a dynamic design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold

18K Gold 2 Tone Diamond Cluster Drop Choker Necklace with Pear & Round Diamonds
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18-karat gold wheat-style choker chain sets 1.55 carats in pear and round cut natural diamonds
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2010s North American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Brilliant Cut Sapphires Collar Choker Necklace
By Anna Maccieri Rossi
Located in Santarcangelo Di Romagna, IT
: Yellow gold Made in Italy Collar measures 17cm across (excluding chain) x 1.15cm high
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Chimento 18K Tri Color Gold 1.05ctw Diamond Collar Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
.) Material: 18k Solid Yellow, Rose and White Gold Weight: 50 Grams Chain Length: 15 Inches Clasp: Box clasp w
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified No Heat Blue Sapphire and Diamond 18K Gold Cable Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
GIA certified no heat, untreated, Blue Sapphire mounted in an 18-karat gold bezel set choker
Category

2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Signed Gueblin 18K Gold Brutalist Chain Link Choker Necklace
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Swiss Modernist necklace. By Gübelin. In 18 karat yellow gold. With graduated, handmade
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modernist Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1980s Textured Oval Link Toggle Chain 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
is secured with a toggle clasp and decorative chain. Details: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Finish: Hand
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Vintage 1980s Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

David Webb Convertible 18K Yellow Gold Chain
By David Webb
Located in New Orleans, LA
This bold and luxurious 18K yellow gold chain by renowned jewelry designer David Webb exemplifies
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antora Tubogas 18k yellow Gold chocker Necklace
By Antora
Located in Bilbao, ES
. Available in three colours of gold, yellow, white and rose. Gold weight 23,50gr Request availability if in
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold Diamond Fan-Link Collar Necklace
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage necklace crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring a series of open fan-shaped
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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral "Pussy Willow" Choker-Length Necklace in 18 Karat & 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
pin to a sexy, one-of-a-kind choker. The chain is a flat wheat link in 14 karat gold. The coral bar
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

27 Carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Chandelier Regal Choker Necklace in 18k
Located in Miami, FL
: Choker ✔ Style: Regal, Chandelier ✔ Metal: 18k yellow gold ✔ Weight: 76.72 grams ✔ Length: 16 inches
Category

1990s Colombian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Antique Coin Monete Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold ancient coin, link chain necklace by Bulgari. Measurements: Length: Necklace is 17
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20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

18K Choker with Brazilian Citrine, Peridot, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, and Rhodolite
Located in Ridgefield, CT
This vibrant 18K yellow gold statement choker is adorned with an array of brilliant Brazilian
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yell...

Pomellato Victoria Cushion-Cut Black Jet 18K Gold Chain Link Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
with a black jet diamond pendant attached to heavy 18K Yellow Gold chain links. From the Victoria
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold Couture Sculptural Contemporary Striking Pendant Necklace
Located in Bozeman, MT
18K Yellow Gold, Couture "Halcyon" Necklace, One of a kind, Contemporary Necklace by Ashley Childs
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graff 18K Yellow Gold Diamond and Rubies Suite Necklace
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Graff 18K yellow gold diamond and rubies suite necklace, a true embodiment of luxury and elegance
Category

20th Century British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Barrel Sectional Necklace with 18k Yellow Gold Accents
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Style: Sectional Necklace Metal: Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold Total Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Antique Coin Monete Diamond Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Southampton, PA
18k yellow gold and diamonds ancient coin of Roman Emperor Augustus on a link chain necklace by
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Vintage 1970s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pearl Shaker Choker
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
modern choker necklace that adds a touch of playfulness to any look. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Freshwater
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Shaker Choker
Pearl Shaker Choker
$853 / item
L 14.97 in
Sugar Loaf Green Agate 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Design Chain Necklace
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
request. A beautiful Art Deco Style chain necklace handcrafted in 18 karats yellow gold and enriched with
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Floating Diamond 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
on the 18" chain.. Available in rose, yellow & white gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Yellow Gold and Sapphire Floral Bib Necklace
By Jennifer Rutheny
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Necklace has an Adjustable 18K Gold Chain with an 18K Gold Clasp. This Heirloom Quality 18K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Pearl Chain Choker Necklace
By Michelle Massoura Fine Jewellery
Located in Nicosia, CY
the materials used. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Freshwater pearls, 3mm-5mm Choker length is 32cm/12.59in
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2010s European Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Pearl Chain Choker Necklace
Pearl Chain Choker Necklace
$853 / item
L 14.57 in
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Choker Necklace 18k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald Ruby Sapphire Choker Necklace studded with emerald, ruby and sapphire in 18K Gold. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace The diamond briolettes
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace
By PANIM
Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
PANIM 5 Dancing Diamond Briolettes 18K Yellow Gold Mille Etoiles Necklace The diamond briolettes
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tanisa Nahata Diamond 1.80ct. Reign Fancy Choker Necklace in 18Karat Gold.
By Tanisa Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This stunning 18K gold choker necklace exudes regal elegance with a lavish array of meticulously
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace Pendant 18K White Gold 1.85 TDW Yellow Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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18k Yellow Gold Chain Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact 18k yellow gold chain choker you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect 18k yellow gold chain choker may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 18k yellow gold chain choker has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and AB Jewelry NYC are consistently popular. A 18k yellow gold chain choker can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also brilliant cut and oval cut versions for sale. Most of our 18k yellow gold chain choker for sale are for women, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 18k Yellow Gold Chain Choker?

The price for a 18k yellow gold chain choker starts at $390 and tops out at $89,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $6,980.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

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 David Webb necklaces — 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 Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About 18k Yellow Gold Chain Choker
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, 18k gold can tarnish, but it is uncommon. Pure gold does not combine easily with oxygen and therefore does not tarnish. The higher the karat, the less likely a piece of gold will tarnish.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much your 18K gold chain is worth depends on several factors. As a material, 18-karat gold typically fetches a higher price than 14-karat and 10-karat gold on the scrap market because it contains more pure gold. When selling a piece for scrap, the length, thickness and weight of your chain will determine how much you can expect to receive for it. It's also possible that your chain may be worth more than the going scrap rate due to its style, maker, age and other characteristics. Consequently, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable jeweler evaluate your jewelry before you sell it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of gold chains.

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Whether Worn Alone or Layered, These Chain Link Necklaces Are Trending

Learn more about the stylish links that have passed the test of time.

Meet the Dapper, Mustachioed Parisian Who’s Tops in Crafting Enticing Jewels

After more than a decade creating the iconic Lanvin gems of the Alber Elbaz years, designer Elie Top dove into the world of fine jewelry, mixing silver and gold to create his own striking, timeless look.