Tahitian Pearl Choker
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Black Pearl, White Gold
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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Wh...
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Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...
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Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl
Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
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Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Polynesian Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Base Metal
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Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
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Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Pearl
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Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
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Pearl, White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
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Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Pearl
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Black Pearl
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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
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Black Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphi...
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Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
Natural Pearl
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Choker Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Choker Necklaces
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s American Choker Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
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Tahitian Pearl Choker For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tahitian Pearl Choker?
The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design
The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.
Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.
It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.
On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A gray, rainbow or gold hue is popular with respect to Tahitian pearls. These pearls would make a unique pendant or a charm for a bracelet. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Tahitian pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because the dark color of tahitian black pearls makes them so exotic, they can be more valuable. Depending on quality and size a strand can cost between $500 and $25000.
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