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Tiny Pearl Choker Necklace

Christian Dior by Galliano Seed Pearl Choker Necklace & Swan Neck Earrings 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A stunning Christian Dior pearl choker necklace with statement earrings most likely Dior from the
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Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Located in Berkeley, CA
chain matrix with tiny white seed pearls that accent the granulation throughout. Each section is
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Antique Early 1800s Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Pearl, 18k Gold

Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
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H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in L 14.5 in
Opulent Sterling Marcasite Pink Fresh Water Pearl Choker and Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Opulent sterling marcasite pink fresh water pearl choker necklace and earrings. The elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver

Choker-Length Strand of 11.5mm Tahitian Pearls w White Gold & Diamond Ball Clasp
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We bought these gorgeous, genuine Tahitian pearls at a trade show in 2023. Pearl strands are
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2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Carlo Zini Multi-Strand Choker Necklace Multicolor Glass Beads
By Carlo Zini
Located in Atlanta, GA
tiny pearl-like beads and tiny crystal rhinestones. The necklace is signed on the closing clasp
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Art Nouveau Amethyst Seed Pearls Festoon Necklace Gold
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique Art nouveau swag necklace with 10kt gold and genuine seed pearls . Central pendant features
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold

Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
with semi-precious materials and machine-age shapes around WWI when this unique openwork 20-link choker
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Choker Necklaces

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White Gold

Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
Antique ArtDeco Meets BelleEpoque WWI WhiteGold Openwork Link Choker Necklace
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W 0.75 in D 0.13 in Dm 4.5 in L 13.5 in
Akoya Keshi Baroque Pearl Necklace Silver Blue 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saltwater multi row Akoya keshi pearls with south sea pearl end pearl. This necklace has 30 strand
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2010s Asian Baroque Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Tiara / Choker Necklace Art Deco Treasure 8 Carats Bridal, Formal
Located in Southbury, CT
worn as a chocker necklace if one has a small neck. If you can wear a 16" strand of pearls, you can
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Saltwater Akoya Keshi Pearl Multi Row Diamond Necklace AAA 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Saltwater multi row Akoya keshi pearls with south sea pearl end pearl. This necklace has 30 strand
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2010s Japanese Baroque Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

250 Carat Black Diamond Bead Choker Necklace with Garnet Clasp in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. Mystery clasps are most often seen in pearl necklaces, with one pearl actually serving as the receiving
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl and Crystal Designer Necklace and Earrings
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl Collar Necklace embellished with tiny crystals and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, Gold Plate

KJL Faux Jade Dragon Fish Brooch Pin and Faux Tahitian Pearl Necklace
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Divine Kenneth J Lane Etched Oriental Faux Jade Dragon and Luminous Faux Silver Tahitian Pearls
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Vintage 1980s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Couture Depose France Set PouredGlass Earrings & LampworkGlass 2Strand Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
handcrafted demi-parure of a double-strand choker necklace with embellished box-clasp and French-wire clip
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Vintage 1920s French Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Citrine, Amber, Gold, Gilt Metal, Brass, Silver

Tiara & Necklace Diamonds, Diamond Briolettes for Wedding or Gala 8 TCW Art Deco
Located in Southbury, CT
one has a small neck. If you can wear a 16" strand of pearls, you can wear this tiara as a choker
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl and SeaShell Multi Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning choker necklace features multi-strand freshwater pearl beads complimented with a
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Early 2000s Unknown Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Silver Plate

Freshwater Pearl and SeaShell Multi Strand Choker Necklace
Freshwater Pearl and SeaShell Multi Strand Choker Necklace
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W 1.7 in Dm 2.88 in L 19.69 in
14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Pearls and Shell Cameo
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage (ca. 1950s) 14 karat yellow gold choker made of jasseron links alternating with pearls
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Mid-20th Century European Retro Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, 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,...

0.30 Carat Diamond Pearl 18kt Yellow Gold Long Chain Multi Strand Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
choker whose pearls compete with diamonds for front and centre, and the more sober, discreet long sautoir
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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

Vendome 1948-55 Crystal Beaded Set Earrings & 3Strand Capped Faux Pearl Necklace
By Vendome
Located in Chicago, IL
clip earrings, whose faceted clear crystals match the smallest ones on the choker. The necklace
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Crystal, Silver, Base Metal

Two-Strand Green Tourmaline Choker with Circa 1900 Bacchante Cameo Pendant
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
-3/8" x 1"). The accompanying 16" (choker length) two-strand bead necklace is removable for mixing
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Early 20th Century American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 8 BallCutMoonstones FrenchBelleEpoque GiltFiligree Earrings & Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
delicate gilt choker necklace and wire-hook dangle earrings for pierced ears. The necklace features two
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Crystal, Moonstone, Brass, Gold, Gilt Metal

MiriamHaskell 1945 PeacockBeads Parure WiredBraceletEarrings 16StrandNecklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
triple-wire bypass cuff bracelet and matching clip earrings, plus a lush 16-strand bib choker necklace
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

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Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Longines Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet
By Longines
Located in New York, NY
LONGINES Diamond Garland Convertible Watch Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum. A vintage Longines watch embedded in a dimensional garland of gold and diamonds, dating from the...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage gold Asian huge pendant chain designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 19" long pendant is 3" in diameter CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal ...
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Pear emerald earrings studs. Emerald and diamonds earrings.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold earrings with pear natural emeralds and diamonds. May birthstone. Contemporary design earrings. Total weight: 2.3 g. Size: 15.5 x 11 mm. Central stones: Natural emeralds - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Vintage CHANEL 1981 gold pearl crystal long designer runway necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • CHANEL Made in France (no tag) • gold plated, crystal, glass • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal ...
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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Vintage KARL LAGERFELD matte gold coral designer runway necklace
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed KL KARL LAGERFELD • gold tone with glass stones • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs ...
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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Christian Dior by John Galliano antique-style filigree choker necklace, ss 1999
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior choker necklace ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive This rare Christian Dior choker necklace features ...
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1990s French Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

22K Gold Ring with Ancient Greek Intaglio of Mother Lion and Cub
Located in Venice, CA
This 22k gold ring contains an Ancient Greek intaglio of a lion nursing her cub, carved into banded agate. Lions were often depicted in Greek imagery, but a nursing lion was rarely s...
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Antique 1880s Unknown Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

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Agate, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

UNWORN Pink Versace Asymmetric Draped Goddess Engagement Evening Gown Dress 38
By Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Gorgeous blush pink evening gown inspired by the Grecian goddesses by VERSACE Asymmetric style Beautiful draped details Silk trail on side and back Closes with a hidd...
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Early 2000s Italian Wedding Dresses

Carter Gough & Co. Sapphire Yellow Gold Ladies Compact
By Carter Gough & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco ladies compact circa 1910-1919 from Carter, Gough and Co. Notepad and pencil compartment behind the mirror. Extra fine engraving and detail work. 1 sapphire approx total ...
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Early 20th Century American Boxes and Cases

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

CHRISTIAN DIOR by JOHN GALLIANO F/W 1999 Textured Knit Dress FR40
By Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Dior by John Galliano Textured Knit Dress Brand: Dior Designer: John Galliano Collection: Fall / Winter 1999 Fabric: 80% Wool / 15% Viscose / 5% Polyester Color: Black Size: FR40 J...
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1990s French Evening Dresses

Cartier Rose Gold Unique Diamond Set Tourbillon Skeleton Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
An 18k Rose Gold Piece Unique Flying Tourbillon Skeleton Rotonde Gents Wristwatch, skeleton dial with roman numerals III, IX and XII and hour markers formed by the movement bridges, ...
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Rare 1956 Christian Dior Couture Blue Floral Silk Portrait Collar New Look Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This is a ultra rare and highly coveted Christian Dior floral 'New Look' dress dating back to his lifetime 1956 spring/summer collection. The House of Dior has been an enduring icon ...
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1950s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Silk Dress Spring/Summer 2004 Size 36FR
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Floral Evening Mid-length Dress with Fringe Shawl Spring/Summer 2004 Size 36FR
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses

Ella Gafter Heart Shape Ruby Diamond Riviera Necklace
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The heart shaped ruby and diamond necklace is constituted by 34 faceted rubies of homogeneously brilliant quality, especially cut from larger Mozambique rough to obtain the regular a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Christian Dior vintage navy pink floral oversized dress coat night gown robe
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
LOVE LALI Vintage This is such an incredibly and beautiful vintage piece from Christian Dior. A gorgeous oversized evening robe that can also easily be worn as an over coat over a d...
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Late 20th Century American Robes

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Black & Gray FWCP Pearls with Black Onyx Beads in a Small Choker Silver Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiny neck? Great, this is the necklace for you. Very fashionable and on-trend. Has 18 Freshwater
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

CHANEL MAISON GRIPOIX Poured Glass Flowers and Baroque Pearls Choker Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Scarab Cluster Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
tiny pearls set at the base of each wing. Every wing is individually backed in 18K gold. wt. 237.02g
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2010s Thai Choker Necklaces

Sylvia Gottwald, Mother of Pearl, black iridescent, Statement Necklace
By Sylvia Gottwald
Located in Washington DC, DC
Mother of Pearl, black iridescent, Statement Necklace, is created with narrow and long M.O.P. beads
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Carnelian, Coral, Silver

Sylvia Gottwald, Mother of Pearl, black iridescent, Statement Necklace
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18 Karat Rose Gold Sparkling Multi-Color Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Wiernsheim, DE
brown Tahitian Cultured Pearls 18 ct. of burgundy colored , fine facetted diamonds plus 42 tiny black
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2010s German Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Italian Choker Necklace and Clip Earrings by Vogue Bijoux
Located in Blacksburg, VA
The choker necklace consists of twenty-six sequentially attached heart forms, each decorated with
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20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry

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Crystal

Copper Colored Baroque Pearl Choker Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
separated with sparkling and tiny natural topaz rondelles to form this luxe choker necklace. This unique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil

Miriam Haskell Choker Necklace Gold Filigree & Baroque Glass Pearls Multi-Strand
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Miriam Haskell Triple Strand Baroque Choker Necklace, likely made in
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Vintage 1970s American Baroque Choker Necklaces

SS 1998 Dior by John Galliano Cameo Faux Pearl Choker Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Prague, CZ
Absolutely beautiful and rare faux pearl choker with 3 Cameo-style gold-plated Charms with rose
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1990s Choker Necklaces

Faux Jade Rhinestone Dragon Fish Brooch Pin Faux Pearl CZ Necklace and Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Divine Etched Oriental Faux Jade Dragon and Faux Pearls, embedded with sparkling cubic zircons
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Vintage 1980s Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Located in New York, NY
and seed pearl closure. Tiny seed pearls dangle from all the chains.
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Miriam Haskell Glass Enamel Seed Pearl Choker Necklace circa 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
choker style necklace is designed with sixteen strands of delicate glass enamel tiny faux seed pearls
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Mid-20th Century American Baroque Beaded Necklaces

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Antique 9 Karat Yellow Gold Locket, Seed Pearl, Edwardian Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
with a pretty stylised top with scrolling gold work and leaves and flower, set with tiny creamy seed
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Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jugenstil Art Nouveau Plique a Jour Necklace by Heinrich Levinger
Located in Danvers, MA
Exquisite in both design and color, this marvelous Jugenstil (Art Nouveau) necklace was made in
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Miriam Haskell Glass Pearl Choker Necklace circa 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in University City, MO
Miriam Haskell Exquisite glass pearl choker necklace c 1950s The elegant choker style necklace is
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1930s Art Nouveau Peking Glass Tear Drop Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
1930s Art Nouveau Peking glass tear drop choker necklace The exquisite necklace is designed with
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Angela Caputi Tortoise Pearly and Black Lucite Choker Necklace
By Angela Caputi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pretty Angela Caputi, made in Italy Lucite choker beaded necklace. Working in contrast, this
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By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Baroque Pearl Choker Necklace in Natural Multi Tones with tiny gold tone accents with bring out the
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AJD Elegant 9 Strand White Seed Pearl Necklace June Birthstone
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
Because you deserve to wear Pearls Handmade, unique 9 strand white Seed Pearl Necklace. Wear this
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By Gurhan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful single strand pearl station necklace by acclaimed jeweler Gurhan is the essence of
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Gurhan Hammered 24 Karat Gold Rain Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Gurhan
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elongated gold beads, accented by 4 tiny seed pearls by the clasp. Hanging from the center of the chain is a
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CHANEL MAISON GRIPOIX Poured Glass Flowers and Baroque Pearls Choker Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
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By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
emerald colour. - Tiny rhinestones and glass pearls embellishments. - 3 layers of chain at the back
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By Renato Cipullo
Located in New York, NY
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Tiny Pearl Choker Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate tiny pearl choker necklace for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for a tiny pearl choker necklace 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 tiny pearl choker necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Carlo Zini, Chanel and Coach House are consistently popular. A tiny pearl choker necklace can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 11, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and briolette cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a tiny pearl choker necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Tiny Pearl Choker Necklace?

Prices for a tiny pearl choker necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $26,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,125.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.