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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

Materials

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

Materials

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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Cartier "Draperie Collection" Demiparure Yellow Gold Necklace - Earrings

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

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...

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Circle Dangle Drop Earrings

$2,970

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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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...

Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900
Old Mine Diamond Solitaire Ring, circa 1900

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace
Emerald and Diamond Drop Necklace

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress  Embroidery Corset
Alexander McQueen Gown The Cosmic Rain Dress  Embroidery Corset

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...

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2010s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

3.19 Carat Natural Ruby Stud Earrings in 14k Rose Gold with Diamonds for Wedding
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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. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset waistcoat and maxi skirt, c. 1995-7
Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset waistcoat and maxi skirt, c. 1995-7

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

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1990s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag

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" ...

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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum

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...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Harry Winston Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace

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...

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20th Century Romantic Drop Necklaces

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

Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000
Christian Dior by John Galliano Tie-Dye Print Leather and Lace Dress, FW 2000

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...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yellow Diamond Necklace
Yellow Diamond Necklace

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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

NWT $235, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gorgeous AIGS Ruby Diamond Necklace
NWT $235, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gorgeous AIGS Ruby Diamond Necklace

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Platinum Diamond Necklace with Fancy Intense vivd Yellow Pear Shape
Platinum Diamond Necklace with Fancy Intense vivd Yellow Pear Shape

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

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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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