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Bakelite Choker

1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker
1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker

1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker

By Lea Stein

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Rock the choker trend with our amazing 1970s studded red bakelite choker from none other than

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Freshwater Baroque Pearl Bakelite Security Clasp Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Freshwater Baroque Pearl Bakelite Security Clasp Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Freshwater Baroque Pearl Bakelite Security Clasp Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Located in Vannes, FR

pearl necklace with bakelite safety clasp on yellow gold. This exceptional piece embodies the perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl

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Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970
Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970

Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970

Located in FR

Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920
Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920

Located in Berlin, DE

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920 Bakelite necklace, bakelite elements running

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker
Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker

Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker

By Francoise Montague

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Multicolor Cabochons and rondelles statement necklace. Clasp is in the front and part of the design. Gold plated metal. drop is 5"

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Choker Necklaces

1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace
1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace

1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

“Guillemette L’Hoir- Paris.” Crafted from French bakelite, known as Galalith- in a creamy white color

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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Choker Necklaces

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp French Collection by Mesure

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp These baroque pearls give a

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s
Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s

Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s

By Guillemette L’Hoir

Located in Boca Raton, FL

About: François Schoenlaub discovered Galalith in 1976. He contacted a French factory which still produced Galalith (Ets Feuillants Ezy S/Eure) and set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'H...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s
D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s

D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s

By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

very unusual hue of Bakelite. Whereas most pieces use black Bakelite, this elegant and simple necklace

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Base Metal

An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s
An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s

An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Typical of so much design that came out of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s with the explosion of Art Deco, this attractive Machine Age necklace is a prime example. In complementing to...

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Base Metal

Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s
Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s

Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

High in Art Deco style and colourway, this black Bakelite and clear paste necklace is unsigned but

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Base Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE
Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE

Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely necklace of graduated Beads of end of the day Bakelite in rich hues of reds, brown and

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp

Located in Vannes, FR

21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

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Located in Zurich, CH

Magnificent 15.87 carat emerald-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring. Classic solitaire ring centering upon a stunning emerald-cut diamond of 15.87 carats, I / VVS2. The ring mount ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Engagement Rings

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UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Switzerland, CH

An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...

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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings
2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings

2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Experience the epitome of elegance with our tear drop South Sea cultured Pearl Diamond platinum dangle earrings. Each earring features a luminous teardrop-shaped pearl, renowned for ...

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Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff
Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff

Amazing Russian Sable Coat, Double Breasted, 7/8 Coat with Fold Over Cuff

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Russian sable coat. Double breasted 7/8 sable coat with fold over cuff and a cape collar that can be worn closed around the neck or lower around the bust line. Labeled "Elan Furs"...

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Late 20th Century Russian Swing Coats

CHRISTIAN DIOR Archival SS 1991 Spectacular Coat Dress Swing Overcoat
CHRISTIAN DIOR Archival SS 1991 Spectacular Coat Dress Swing Overcoat

CHRISTIAN DIOR Archival SS 1991 Spectacular Coat Dress Swing Overcoat

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in Berlin, BE

Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Absolutely spectacular Canework / Cannage Coat. Christian Dior SS 1991 Collection, numbered archival piece. Famously worn on the Runway and fe...

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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

Christian Dior by John Galliano black lurex evening dress and coat, ss 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano black lurex evening dress and coat, ss 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano black lurex evening dress and coat, ss 1999

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior evening dress and coat ensemble ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Dress comprises a skirt and top constructed from metallic black lurex jersey with sheer diamond patter...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999
Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999

Christian Dior by John Galliano teal double-layered knitted lace dress, ss 1999

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior teal slip dress ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Double-layered ▪ Fine knitted lace ▪ Antique gold lamé ribbon criss-cross appliqués ▪ Gold lurex underdress ▪ Two-t...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 7.02 Carat Natural Blue Diamond Ring
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By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

From the museum vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, One of the rarest and only diamonds of its size and color. Please inquire for details.

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21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

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Blue Diamond

Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991
Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991

Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather corset, skirt and hat ensemble, fw 1991

By Chantal Thomass

Located in London, GB

▪ Chantal Thomass black ostrich feather 3 piece evening ensemble ▪ Felt saucer hat with ostrich feathers around the brim ▪ Velvet bustier corset with beaded tassel trim ▪ Bell ski...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford Hand-Embroidered Silk Mesh Trousers with Feathers, FW 2004
Gucci by Tom Ford Hand-Embroidered Silk Mesh Trousers with Feathers, FW 2004

Gucci by Tom Ford Hand-Embroidered Silk Mesh Trousers with Feathers, FW 2004

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

These Gucci trousers, crafted from sheer silk mesh, feature hand-embroidered peacock feather-inspired motifs in rich blues and indigo. Real feathers add luxurious texture, while plea...

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Early 2000s Italian Pants

Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998
Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998

Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998

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Alexander McQueen Sequin 'Joan' Evening Coat, fw 1998

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Alexander McQueen Sequin Evening Coat ▪ Creative Director: Alexander McQueen ▪ Joan Collection, Fall-Winter 1998 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Sequins printed with the 1845 image of t...

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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Couture Mustard Fox Fur Trim Wool Skirt Suit
F/W 1997 Gianni Versace Couture Mustard Fox Fur Trim Wool Skirt Suit

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By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous tan skirt suit by Gianni Versace, designed by Gianni Versace for the Fall/Winter 1997 collection. This chic ensemble includes a double-breasted blazer paired wi...

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1990s Italian Skirt Suits

Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992
Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992

Vivienne Westwood black sheepskin coat, fw 1992

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Vivienne Westwood rare coat ▪ Fall-Winter 1992 ▪ Constructed from black sheepskin ▪ Outsized sheepskin collar and cuffs ▪ Double-breasted fastening with large perspex buttons ▪ ...

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1990s English Coats and Outerwear

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Palmyre Earrings
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Palmyre Earrings

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Palmyre Earrings

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Diamond Palmyre Earrings A pair of 18k yellow gold tassel ear clips, set with four-row brilliant-cut diamonds signed by Van Cleef & Arpels. measures approx. 2″ in ...

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Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Rare 2004 Runway Vintage Mini Trunk Vanity Case Lucite Small Minaudière
Chanel Rare 2004 Runway Vintage Mini Trunk Vanity Case Lucite Small Minaudière

Chanel Rare 2004 Runway Vintage Mini Trunk Vanity Case Lucite Small Minaudière

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Rare 2004 Runway Vintage Mini Trunk Vanity Case Lucite Small Minaudière Year: 2004 Measurements: Length: 4" Width: 3" Height: 4" Handle Drop: 4" Closure works well. This ite...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

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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.

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