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Cavo Perforated Necklace with Diamonds in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève
Cavo Perforated Necklace with Diamonds in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève

Cavo Perforated Necklace with Diamonds in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève

Located in Geneve, CH

: Pendant H 75 × W 75 × D 20 mm Materials: Bronze. Rigid choker necklace in bronze with a large textured

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Bronze

REBA BEATRICE KOOPMAN 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling & Moonstone
REBA BEATRICE KOOPMAN 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling & Moonstone

REBA BEATRICE KOOPMAN 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling & Moonstone

Located in Miami, FL

. Featuring a braided semi rigid bold choker-chain, with a twisted security lock. Gemstone: Mounted in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Wide Collar Necklace
Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Wide Collar Necklace

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Wide Collar Necklace

By Biche de Bere Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

rigid choker. - Gold tone hardware. - Adjustable hook and loop closure. - Signed BICHE DE BERRE 123/ 289

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Wide Rose Taupe Enamel Collar Necklace
Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Wide Rose Taupe Enamel Collar Necklace

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Wide Rose Taupe Enamel Collar Necklace

By Biche de Bere Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

% Authentic BICHE DE BERE. - Wide, irregular shaped, modernist and rigid choker. - Rose taupe enamel in

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Lunar Collection Set in Yellow 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
Lunar Collection Set in Yellow 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds

Lunar Collection Set in Yellow 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds

By Roberta Micheletto

Located in Milano, Lombardia

. The rigid choker embraces the neckline with refined harmony, while the hard bracelet and ring, each

Category

Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Kaso Sculptural Pink Rigid Acrylic Resin Choker Necklace
Kaso Sculptural Pink Rigid Acrylic Resin Choker Necklace

Kaso Sculptural Pink Rigid Acrylic Resin Choker Necklace

By Harriet Bauknight for KASO

Located in Atlanta, GA

round-molded choker is contoured to the neck and adorned with a removable pendant. The rigid Lucite band

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Vintage 1980s American Modernist Link Necklaces

Rigid Choker with Tubes and  Capri Blue Crystals
Rigid Choker with Tubes and  Capri Blue Crystals

Rigid Choker with Tubes and Capri Blue Crystals

By Pradera

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Rigid Choker with Tubes and Capri Blue Crystals All in 18 Karat Matte Gold Plating. It has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage NINA RICCI Pearl Wood Illusion Resin Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage NINA RICCI Pearl Wood Illusion Resin Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage NINA RICCI Pearl Wood Illusion Resin Rigid Choker Necklace

By Nina Ricci

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage NINA RICCI Pearl Wood Illusion Resin Rigid Choker Necklace NECKLACE Height: 1.18 inches (3

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20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces

Missoni Bi-Color Rigid Collar Necklace, Spring 2014 Collection
Missoni Bi-Color Rigid Collar Necklace, Spring 2014 Collection

Missoni Bi-Color Rigid Collar Necklace, Spring 2014 Collection

By Missoni

Located in Atlanta, GA

black-and-white Lucite (or PVC) band carved with Missoni's stylized name. The choker shape is rigid and

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2010s Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Brutalist Enamel Rhinestones Choker Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

inches Features: - 100% Authentic CHRISTIAN LACROIX. - Rigid choker in brutalist pattern with purple and

Category

20th Century French Chain Necklaces

Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace
Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace

Mid Century Space Age Stainless Steel Modernist Wire Collar Pendant Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

This spectacular Mid-Century Modern Space Age collar necklace has an extra-long pendant. The choker

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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rovi Collier Necklace with Zebra Jasper in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève
Rovi Collier Necklace with Zebra Jasper in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève

Rovi Collier Necklace with Zebra Jasper in Bronze by Lo Studiolo Genève

Located in Geneve, CH

: Pendant approximately 55 x 40 mm. Materials: Bronze. Rigid bronze choker necklace featuring a sculptural

Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Jasper, Bronze

YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Caged Lapis Lazuli Pendant
YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Caged Lapis Lazuli Pendant

YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl by Robert Goossens Caged Lapis Lazuli Pendant

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

centre. - Gold tone. - Unsigned - priced accordingly. - Rigid choker is not included in the listing (for

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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Early 1900s Rigid 925 Silver Necklace with Torque Braided Pattern
Early 1900s Rigid 925 Silver Necklace with Torque Braided Pattern

Early 1900s Rigid 925 Silver Necklace with Torque Braided Pattern

Located in roma, IT

Rigid 925 silver necklace with torque braided pattern, very bright early 20th century modern

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold
Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold

Chaumet Vintage Necklace Yellow Gold

By Chaumet

Located in PARIS, FR

Vintage necklace, signed by Chaumet, in 750 thousandths yellow gold (18 carats), choker model, semi

Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"
Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"

Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"

Located in Nuevo Leon, MX

Important Old Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar" with a rigid choker with 7 diamond flowers

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

Vintage GUCCI Natural Bamboo Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage GUCCI Natural Bamboo Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage GUCCI Natural Bamboo Rigid Choker Necklace

By Gucci

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage GUCCI Natural Bamboo Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm) Inner

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20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bow Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bow Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bow Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Bow Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.16 inches (5.5

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Stylized Modernist Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Stylized Modernist Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Stylized Modernist Rigid Choker Necklace

By Edouard Rambaud

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage EDOUARD RAMBAUD Stylized Modernist Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.28 inches

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace

By Hermès

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage HERMES Horse Medallion Openwork Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2 inches (5.08

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace

By Kenzo

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage KENZO Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 0.71 inch (1.8 cm

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Woven Rigid Stones Choker Necklace
Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Woven Rigid Stones Choker Necklace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Woven Rigid Stones Choker Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHRISTIAN LACROIX Woven Rigid Stones Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 2.5 cms

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Harlequin Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Harlequin Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Harlequin Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Harlequin Enamel Rigid Choker Necklace Measurement: Height: 1 3/8

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Hammered Blue Stone Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Hammered Blue Stone Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Hammered Blue Stone Rigid Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Hammered Blue Stone Rigid Choker Necklace Measurement: Height: 1 2/8

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

KENZO Vintage Gold Tone Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace
KENZO Vintage Gold Tone Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace

KENZO Vintage Gold Tone Calla Lily Flower Rigid Choker Necklace

By Kenzo

Located in Nice, FR

KENZO vintage gold tone calla lily flower rigid choker necklace. Hook and loop closure. Embossed

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Vintage 1991 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Snake Serpent Rigid Choker Necklace
Vintage 1991 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Snake Serpent Rigid Choker Necklace

Vintage 1991 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Snake Serpent Rigid Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1991 YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Snake Serpent Rigid Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 3

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

1970s Retro Rigid Silver Necklace
1970s Retro Rigid Silver Necklace

1970s Retro Rigid Silver Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in silver. Flat and rigid, the front of this retro silver necklace is decorated with an

Category

Vintage 1970s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Copper Pink Lucite Rigid Collar Necklace
Copper Pink Lucite Rigid Collar Necklace

Copper Pink Lucite Rigid Collar Necklace

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant Italian artisan designer studio collar choker necklace. The rigid Lucite band shape boasts

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces

Copper Pink Lucite Rigid Collar Necklace with Node
Copper Pink Lucite Rigid Collar Necklace with Node

Copper Pink Lucite Rigid Collar Necklace with Node

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite Italian artisan designer studio collar choker necklace. Rigid band Lucite shape in

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilt Metal Rigid Collar Necklace
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilt Metal Rigid Collar Necklace

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gilt Metal Rigid Collar Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning Yves Saint Laurent Paris collar necklace. Featuring gilt metal articulated rigid neckband

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Necklace Ergonomic Rigid with Pearl Gold and South Sea
Gold Necklace Ergonomic Rigid with Pearl Gold and South Sea

Gold Necklace Ergonomic Rigid with Pearl Gold and South Sea

Located in Vannes, FR

Gold necklace ergonomic rigid with pearl gold and south sea. pearl champagne size 13.5/14 and white

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21st Century and Contemporary French Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage VALENTINO GARAVANI Snake Tassel Choker Necklace
Vintage VALENTINO GARAVANI Snake Tassel Choker Necklace

Vintage VALENTINO GARAVANI Snake Tassel Choker Necklace

By Valentino Garavani

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Rigid choker. - Bronze tone. - Long tassels that ties at the back or could be drape at the front

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20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

La Nouvelle Bague Rigid Necklace in 18 Karat Gold and Natural Green Tormaline
La Nouvelle Bague Rigid Necklace in 18 Karat Gold and Natural Green Tormaline

La Nouvelle Bague Rigid Necklace in 18 Karat Gold and Natural Green Tormaline

By Nouvelle Bague

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Very nice flexible chocker for la nouvelle bague in this 18 kt yellow gold piece whit particularly nice green tormaline bangle also available for lovers of parures

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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Christian Lacroix Vintage Masai Inspired Choker Necklace
Christian Lacroix Vintage Masai Inspired Choker Necklace

Christian Lacroix Vintage Masai Inspired Choker Necklace

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Nice, FR

CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage Masai inspired silver toned rigid choker necklace embellished with grey

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Seashell Handmade Artisan Choker Band Necklace c 1980s
Seashell Handmade Artisan Choker Band Necklace c 1980s

Seashell Handmade Artisan Choker Band Necklace c 1980s

Located in University City, MO

collection of embellishments are wired onto a rigid choker band that frames the neck. The ends of the

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Late 20th Century Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Wide Textured Collar Choker Necklace
Vintage BICHE DE BERE Wide Textured Collar Choker Necklace

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Wide Textured Collar Choker Necklace

By Biche de Bere Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Wide, textured, brutalist, concave and rigid choker. - Gold tone hardware. - Adjustable hook and loop

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Enamel Wide Choker Necklace
Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Enamel Wide Choker Necklace

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Geometric Enamel Wide Choker Necklace

By Biche de Bere Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

, modernist and rigid choker. - Hues of green and blue enamel in different shapes. - Silver tone hardware

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Ball Choker Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Ball Choker Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Ball Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Gilt Ball Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1 inch (2.5 cm

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Zigzag Textured Gunmetal Choker Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Zigzag Textured Gunmetal Choker Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Zigzag Textured Gunmetal Choker Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

LAURENT. - Rigid choker with textured zigzag pattern. - Gunmetal tone. - Signed YVES SAINT LAURENT. - Hook

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Hammered Round Pattern Collar Choker Necklace
Vintage BICHE DE BERE Hammered Round Pattern Collar Choker Necklace

Vintage BICHE DE BERE Hammered Round Pattern Collar Choker Necklace

By Biche de Bere Paris

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Hammered round pattern rigid collar choker necklace. - Gold tone hardware. - Hook and loop closure

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1990s French Choker Necklaces

1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace
1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace

1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Carat Diamond Choker Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in 1980's made in 18k yellow gold this substantial rigid gold choker necklace is just

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20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by ROBERT GOOSSENS Stone Choker Necklace
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by ROBERT GOOSSENS Stone Choker Necklace

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by ROBERT GOOSSENS Stone Choker Necklace

By Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by ROBERT GOOSSENS Stone Medallion Rigid Choker Necklace

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage PIERRE CARDIN Space Age Pink Lucite Rhinestone Necklace
Vintage PIERRE CARDIN Space Age Pink Lucite Rhinestone Necklace

Vintage PIERRE CARDIN Space Age Pink Lucite Rhinestone Necklace

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

: - 100% Authentic PIERRE CARDIN. - Pink, rigid, lucite resin choker with rhinestones embellished pendant

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch Resin Heart
Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch Resin Heart

Vintage YSL Yves Saint Laurent by Robert Goossens Shell Coral Branch Resin Heart

By Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Made in France. - Gold tone. - Could be used a brooch or pendant. - Rigid choker not included in the

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Crocodile Scale Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Crocodile Scale Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Crocodile Scale Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

pattern. - Choker is rigid with a square centerpiece. - Signed YSL Made in France. - Adjustable hook and

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

African Ebony Gold Leaf Torque Necklace
African Ebony Gold Leaf Torque Necklace

African Ebony Gold Leaf Torque Necklace

Located in Poitiers, FR

Necklace in ebony. Necklace in precious wood, it is called torque because it is rigid, choker and

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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Rena Beatrice Koopman 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling With Moonstone
Rena Beatrice Koopman 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling With Moonstone

Rena Beatrice Koopman 1978 Rare Sculptural Necklace In Sterling With Moonstone

Located in Miami, FL

. Featuring a braided semi rigid bold choker-chain, with a twisted security lock. Gemstone: Mounted in a

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Vintage 1970s American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage BALENCIAGA PARIS Logo Choker Necklace
Vintage BALENCIAGA PARIS Logo Choker Necklace

Vintage BALENCIAGA PARIS Logo Choker Necklace

By Balenciaga

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage BALENCIAGA PARIS Logo Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) Choker

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20th Century French Drop Necklaces

Alexis Kirk Massive Gilt Metal Etruscan Bib Choker Necklace c 1980s
Alexis Kirk Massive Gilt Metal Etruscan Bib Choker Necklace c 1980s

Alexis Kirk Massive Gilt Metal Etruscan Bib Choker Necklace c 1980s

By Alexis Kirk

Located in University City, MO

exotic large scale statement necklace is designed with a rigid gilt metal choker band that transitions

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Late 20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Drop Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Heart Leopard Lariat Necklace

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

SAINT LAURENT. - 3 Twisted wire rigid choker. - Leopard pattern heart and teardrop charm centre piece

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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Openwork Pendant Brooch
Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Openwork Pendant Brooch

Vintage YVES SAINT LAURENT Ysl Pearl Openwork Pendant Brooch

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

brooch/ pendant with pearl centerpiece. - Gold tone. - Signed YSL on reverse. - Rigid choker not included

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20th Century French Brooches

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Choker Rigid For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the choker rigid you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Gilt Metal — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 63 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect choker rigid may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A choker rigid from Christian Lacroix, Yves Saint Laurent and Edouard Rambaud — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A choker rigid can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 6 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. When shopping for a choker rigid, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Choker Rigid?

Prices for a choker rigid can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $250 and can go as high as $13,609, while this accessory, on average, fetches $947.

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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