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A.Jeschel Delicate Sapphire and Pearl choker necklace.
By Elaine Silverstein
Located in Miami, FL
One-of-a-Kind The delicate sapphire and pearl 14” choker is designed so that the diamond and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Pearl and Cabochon Gem Choker
Located in New York, NY
Cultured Pearl & Cabochon Gem Choker 16 cabochon blue sapphires, & 4 cabochon moon stone Necklace
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

Pearl and Cabochon Gem Choker
Pearl and Cabochon Gem Choker
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L 13 in
Marina B. Diamond Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Pearl Choker Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent set by Marina B that dates back to the 1980s, comprising a pearl choker necklace and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

White freshwater pearls Choker with moving Tahiti pearls and gemstones
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
This choker is contemporary and super stylish. Its shape is inspired by a classic piercing. The
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire

Marina J. Pearl & Sapphire Choker with Vintage Centerpiece and 14K White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Vintage 1920s Enamel Centerpiece with original Natural Pearls reimagined into a stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

65.00ct. Sapphire, 7.71ct. Natural Diamonds, 20.2 Carat Pearl Choker
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
diamond cluster was adapted so that it could be worn as the clasp of a seven-stranded pearl choker
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Snake Choker Necklace Orange Sapphires South Sea Pearl Gothic Serpent Silver
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique. One of a Kind Collection Piece. Jeweled Snake Choker Necklace in Silver. Matching Bracelet
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2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Bulgary Type Necklace with pearls and Sapphires
Located in BILBAO, ES
28 separate Akollas pearls with yellow gold ornaments. 4 yellow, blue and pink oval-cut sapphires
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2010s Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Golden and White South Sea Baroque Pearls and Yellow Sapphire Necklace
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
beautiful pearls are approximately 12.2-15.3mm diameter and Perfectly offset by the yellow sapphire pave
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Sapphire

Bespoke Three-Row Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in London, GB
with rich blue sapphires and fine white diamond leaves. The pearls in this necklace are of particularly
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2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Seaman Schepps Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Weston, MA
by sapphires and diamonds, this ladylike choker casts a luminous glow on the skin. The thoughtful
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20th Century American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold Necklace with Baroque Pearls, Sapphires, Tsavorites and Diamonds
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful 18 karat white gold collar necklace is designed with 22 semi Baroque Pearls
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Schoeffel 18K Gold Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Multicolored Pear Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
A deep passion for pearls and unstoppable commitment to this unique jewel is what characterizes the
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Early 2000s German Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

Buccellati Pearl Pink Sapphire Peridot Necklace with Detachable Brooch
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Buccellati pearl, pink sapphire and peridot necklace, with detachable brooch. Total weight is
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20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
pearl,amethyst,coral,sapphires,turquoise paste,agate,lapis lazuli,tourmaline,quartz and rose cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Quartz,...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Ceylon sapphire and diamond necklace features 4 marvelously articulated leaf designs (see
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire,...

Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Southbury, CT
of them as the Kashmir sapphires of pearls. This 18" strand is finished with a very simple 14:k
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2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers Necklace
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Sapphires. This bracelet has also 70.00 Carats (About 14.00g) of Rock Crystal, Agate, Carnelian, Pearl
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Ella Gafter Blue Sapphire Diamond Snake Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
of round diamonds. The head of the snake shows the highest detail with mother-of-pearl accents and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

South Sea Pearl Necklace with Champagne Colored Diamond Clasp
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
One Choker length strand of South Sea pearls, graduating from 12.6 mm up to 13.3mm, of white body
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bochic “Capri” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Necklace Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
sapphires, and baroque white south sea natural pearls. The collection offers fantastic price points, making
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Sapphire Pink Black Pearl Necklace Medal Heart Choker Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Pink Black Pearl Necklace Medal Heart Choker Bronze J Dauphin Spiritual Medal Pendant in
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Bronze

Sapphire Pink Black Pearl Necklace Medal Heart Choker Bronze J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Pink Black Pearl Necklace Medal Heart Choker Bronze J Dauphin Spiritual Medal Pendant in
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2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Black Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled, Bronze

Marina J. Pink Sapphire & Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This gorgeous Choker features high luster cream Pearls with great
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker Necklace with Sapphire Spacers & 14K Diamond Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
saltwater pearls and tiny cube-shaped sapphire beads. When your feeling fancy-shmancy, you can show off the
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2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold,...

Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace A white gold medallion set with round cut diamonds, French cut
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Vintage 1970s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace
Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace
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W 1.25 in L 13.25 in
14k Yellow Gold Seedpearl Choker with Multi-Sapphire and Ruby Hi June Parker
By Hi June Parker
Located in New York, NY
This is no ordinary pearl choker with a pop of color in the form of color block with faceted semi
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Sapphire, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Emerald Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Choker Necklace Silver Chain
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Ste...

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Medal Silver Choker Chain Necklace Black Pearl Emerald Prong J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Set Medal Virgin Mary Black Pearl Opal and Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Silver Chain J
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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, Black Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Double Strand Natural Pearl Saltwater Necklace With Certificate
Located in New York, NY
A vintage double-strand natural saltwater pearl necklace of choker length. The piece has a marquise
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Silver

Recycled 18k Gold Sapphire Briolettes Handmade Chain Necklace and More
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Jasmine Vine Necklace is a unique handmade choker handcrafted in recycled 18K gold highlighted by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

Recycled 18k Gold Sapphire Beaded Handmade Chain Necklace and more
By AB Jewelry NYC
Located in New York, NY
Jasmine Vine Necklace is a unique beaded handmade chain in recycled 18K gold. Choker and more
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

"Gosh" Freeform Pendant in 18K Gold with Diamond & Beryl Slice on Sapphire Chain
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
beads (which generally require a bigger bale than a chain), but removable. We think our choker-length
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2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, ...

A Pink Sapphire, Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A pink sapphire, diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the detachable Victorian centrepiece
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
. Features faux pearls, painted enamel, cabochons and crystals. Crystal colors: Topaz, amber, amethyst, rose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Kaleidoscope Collar Necklace, Enamel and Crystal Motifs
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Milford, DE
faux pearls, painted enamel, cabochons and crystals. Crystal colors: Topaz, amber, amethyst, rose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Enamel

18 Karat Victorian Inspired Pearl, Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace
By Giovane
Located in Pikesville, MD
three rows of lustrous graduated natural pearls, four oval blue sapphires, three oval pink sapphires
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1990s Italian Victorian Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...

14K Yellow and White Gold Cultured Pearl and Diamond Choker with Sapphire Accent
Located in Westfield, NJ
14k yellow and white gold choker, with four strands of 3.0-3.5mm fresh water pearls, accented with
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl and Multicolored Sapphire Necklace
Located in Nicosia, CY
Round Off Shape Black Tahitian Pearls 14 - 17mm of a high luster, pink and blue overtones set as a
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Early 2000s Swiss Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...

Tahitian Pearl and Multicolored Sapphire Necklace
Tahitian Pearl and Multicolored Sapphire Necklace
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H 18.51 in W 0.63 in D 0.6 in Dm 0.67 in L 18.51 in
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Pearl and Sapphire Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Pearl and cornflower blue Sapphire bead Necklace is closed by Zircon studded silver beads and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Zircon, Silver

SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Pearl and Sapphire Necklace
SYLVIA GOTTWALD, Pearl and Sapphire Necklace
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H 8.27 in W 0.91 in D 0.4 in Dm 5.91 in L 18.51 in
Donna Vock Japanese Cultured Pearl Necklace with Pink Sapphire and Diamond Clasp
By Donna Vock
Located in New York, NY
sapphires and delicate demure cultured pearl. The subtly-shaded pink sapphires weigh 2.44 carats, and the
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pink Sapphire

South Sea White Pearls with 18 Karat White Gold Beans and Sapphires Necklace
Located in SEVILLA, ES
and yellow sapphires. Pearls are from 10 to 14.5 milimeters and they have a small yellow shade. The
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2010s Spanish Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Black Tahitian Garland Necklace
By Guita M. Jewelry
Located in New York City, NY
Clusters of rare golden, faceted pear shaped Rutilites, exquisite Sapphire roundels and lustrous
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Natural Pearl

2 Strand Baroque Golden & Silver South Sea Pearl Yellow Sapphire Flower Necklace
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double Strand Baroque Golden and Silver South Sea Pearl Choker Necklace Embellished with Tsavorite
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2010s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

20th Century Miriam Haskell Style Silver, Faux Pearl Bead & Crystal Necklace.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Silver Plate, Faux Pearl Bead & Austrian Crystal Choker Necklace In The Style Of
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces

Antique 15ct Rose Gold Sapphire Pearl Rope Bar Brooch Pin c1870 625 Purity Heavy
Located in Camelford, GB
SOLID ROSE GOLD DETAILED SAPPHIRE PEARL BAR BROOCH DETAILS Material: 15ct (625/000) Solid Heavy Rose
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Choker
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18k yellow gold blue sapphire, pearl and diamond choker. The choker is set to the
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20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14K Sapphire, Diamond & Dyed Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage multistrand 14K White Gold necklace made of grey dyed cultured pearls and diamonds set
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Vintage 1950s French Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Five Strand Pearl Choker with Belle Epoque Diamond and Sapphire Plaque
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A very fine five strand pearl choker centring on a Belle Epoque plaque with diamonds and sapphires
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Mauboussin Multi-Gemstone Diamond and Sapphire Choker Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in London, GB
vertically finished off with a pearl. One trail is set with princess cut cabochon sapphires and the second
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb South Sea Pearl Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Choker Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold, South Sea pearl, cabochon ruby, cabochon sapphire and cabochon emerald
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Vintage 1970s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

20.00 Carat Cabochon Sapphire and Pearls Chocker Necklace with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold with a 20.00 carat Cabochon Sapphire, pearls, and round
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Pearl Necklace 14 Karat White Gold, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A sapphire and pearl necklace 14 karat white gold, circa 1900. This sweet and elegant necklace
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Schoeffel 18KT Gold, 13.51Ct. Multi-Color Sapphire and Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A deep passion for pearls and unstoppable commitment to this unique jewel is what characterizes the
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Early 2000s German Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

18 Karat Pearl Collar with Emeralds Sapphires Diamonds
Located in Houston, TX
Pearl collar with 132 cultured pearls. The flower designs contain diamonds, emeralds and sapphires
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Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pearls, Emeralds, Sapphires, Iolite, Stones, Diamonds Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Chocker necklace mounted with three strands of pearls and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

David Webb South Sea Pearl Cabochon Ruby Sapphire Emerald Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Signed David Webb 18K yellow gold choker necklace composed of South Sea pearl, cabochon ruby
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Vintage 1970s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire

Art Nouveau 15 Carat Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Long Necklace Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
. Beautiful design with the seed pearl and sapphire with rope twist chain to each side. True antique example
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20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, 15k Gold

Christian Dior Necklace and earrings in coloured pastes and pearl, 1963
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A rich melange of black cabuchon cushion cut paste, sapphire paste in assorted shapes, smokey grey
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Vintage 1960s German Choker Necklaces

Materials

Base Metal

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Sapphire And Pearl Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the sapphire and pearl choker 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 yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 53 vintage or 49 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a sapphire and pearl choker may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a sapphire and pearl choker has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb, Kenneth Jay Lane and AB Jewelry NYC are consistently popular. A sapphire and pearl choker can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but sapphire rings, from our inventory of 70, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a sapphire and pearl choker for sale for women should be easy, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Sapphire And Pearl Choker?

The price for a sapphire and pearl choker starts at $165 and tops out at $250,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $5,250.

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.