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
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
$1,411Sale Price|20% Off
L 19.69 in
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
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl
Unavailable
Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970
Located in FR
Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970
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
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Root Beer Bakelite & Celluloid Chain Link Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Root Beer Bakelite & Celluloid Chain Link Necklace. This coveted and rare
Antique Amber Colored Bakelite and Wood - like Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Balmain, AU
Antique Amber Coloured Bakelite and and Wood - like Beaded Choker necklace with Gorgeous Ornate
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"
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
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
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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
South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
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...
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
Base Metal
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W 0.75 in D 0.75 in L 18.5 in
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...
Base Metal
Sold
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 14.75 in
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
Base Metal
Sold
H 7.5 in W 1.25 in Dm 1.25 in L 7.5 in
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
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
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
Marbleized Butterscotch Bakelite Choker with Matching Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A juicy strand or Marbleized Butterscotch Bakelite Beads strung as a choker sold with a later
Isadora Paris Galalith Vintage Chicken and Egg Necklace 1980s Signed Rare
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very rare vintage necklace from Isadora Paris. This is a 1980's French Bakelite, or
Cartier "Draperie Collection" Demiparure Yellow Gold Necklace - Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Cartier Demiparure from the Draperie Collection is a mesmerizing display of craftsmanship and elegance. Crafted in luminous gold, the set features a necklace comprisin...
Yellow Gold
$4,520Sale Price / set|20% Off
W 0.71 in L 1.1 in
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings hav...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$2,970
H 1.54 in W 0.32 in D 0.08 in Dm 0.32 in L 1.54 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
These S.Georgios designer earrings are hand made from 18 Karat Yellow Gold and decorated with Byzantine-era style granulation workmanship done microscopically. This stunning pair of ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Old mine diamond solitaire ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old mine diamond, L colour, SI2 clarity, with a weight of 4.48 carats, in an open back claw setting, flanked by si...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful emerald and diamond necklace with an very important look. 12.05 carats of fine green emeralds. 28.04 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 18k white gold The de...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress Embroidery Corset
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Alexander Mcqueen Corset Gown. Cosmic rain, comet and astral crystal embroideries are hand-sewn to this stunnig evening gown. Powder blue Paris net bustier dress featuri...
$3,380 / item
W 0.48 in L 0.63 in
3.19 Carat Natural Ruby Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold with Diamonds for Wedding
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
3.19 Carat Natural Ruby Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold with Diamonds for Wedding to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud earrings to make a statement with your look. ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
$10,522
Size: Modern day UK 10 - FR 38
Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset waistcoat and maxi skirt, c. 1995-7
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood black velvet evening ensemble. Halter neck double breasted waistcoat with built in corset and signature gold orb buttons, and fishtail maxi skirt. c. 1995-7
$220,900
H 8.5 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Harry Winston
Located in Weston, MA
The master craftsmen of Harry Winston have used over 20 carats of diamonds to create this elegant flower garland necklace which centers on an acorn-form cultured pearl drop. The desi...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$35,073
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Fabric: Chèvre Velours (Goat Velvet), made from goatskin leather treated to have a soft, v...
$685,000
Yellow Diamond Necklace
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and important yellow diamond necklace with yellow diamond drop. 31.86 carats of yellow diamonds and 68.35 carats of white diamonds set in 18k yellow gold and plati...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$70,500Sale Price|70% Off
NWT $235, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gorgeous AIGS Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Necklace consisting of Fancy Oval Shaped Glittering Rubies and surrounded with Magnificent Diamonds Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Diamond Necklace with Fancy Intense vivd Yellow Pear Shape
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Platinum diamond necklace with GIA certified center 35.31 fancy intense vivd yellow vs2 pear shape, GIA#2145952743 set in platinum handmade necklace, features 47.00ct of outside diam...
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
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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Emblems of heartfelt emotion, elegant vessels for photos and keepsakes and perfect for layering, these special ornaments are an essential component of any thoughtfully curated jewelry collection.
With more than 100 carats of diamonds, this vintage stunner converts into different styles, making it as versatile as it is breathtaking.
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