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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With72 brilliant round cut diamond

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Choker Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant and sculptural Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace, crafted in Italy circa the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond  Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond  Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Sapphire Diamond Choker 18k Gold Necklace & Bracelets

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire & Diamond Link Choker Necklace / Convertible Bracelets 18K Yellow Gold

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large 24 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Large 24 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Large 24 Motifs Alhambra Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 24 Large Motifs Alhambra Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 24 large

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 7 Carat Gold and Diamond Tri-Colour Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

approximately 47.9 grams. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels, French assay marks. A refined example of mid-20th

Category

Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and  5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and  5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Kt Yellow Gold and 5.6 Ct Diamond Collar/Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A prestigious piece by Van Cleef & Arpels, this flexible collar necklace is pavé set with an

Category

1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels pearl diamond necklace Round-cut diamonds, cultured pearls, yellow gold

Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace
French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace

French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

French Van Cleef & Arpels Marquise Center Diamond Necklace. The diamonds weigh a total of appx. 25

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Convertible Turquoise Diamond Zip Necklace Bracelet
Van Cleef & Arpels Convertible Turquoise Diamond Zip Necklace Bracelet

Van Cleef & Arpels Convertible Turquoise Diamond Zip Necklace Bracelet

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

fastener beginning to appear in fashion. Van Cleef & Arpels' visionary Art Director Renée Puissant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Tubogas Diamond Necklace/Bracelets Set
Van Cleef and Arpels Tubogas Diamond Necklace/Bracelets Set

Van Cleef and Arpels Tubogas Diamond Necklace/Bracelets Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in San Antonio, TX

Beautiful vintage VCA Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Set that includes a choker (14")and two

Category

Vintage 1940s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Peridot, Pink Tourmaline and Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Weston, MA

In this rare 18k gold sculptural necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels has reworked their classic clover

Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Peridot, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold 42.00cttw Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Elegance encapsulated in gold and diamonds, this estate Van Cleef & Arpels 42.00cttw diamond

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace 2.40 Carats
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace 2.40 Carats

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace 2.40 Carats

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant and refined diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1950s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 69.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 69.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace

Vintage 1980s Van Cleef & Arpels 69.00 Carat Diamond Collar Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

total of approximately 69.00 carats. Signed by Van Cleef & Arpels 14 1/4 inches

Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Nine Motifs Diamond White Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Pure Alhambra 9 Motifs Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 9 diamond

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Leaf Diamond Vintage Retro Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Leaf Diamond Vintage Retro Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Leaf Diamond Vintage Retro Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

and refinement, this vintage choker necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels is an outstanding example of the

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Station Necklace Choker
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Station Necklace Choker

Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Station Necklace Choker

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Tampa, FL

This beautiful Van Cleef and Arpels necklace is excellently crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold

Category

Vintage 1960s American Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef & Arpels Choker Necklace 18K Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Choker Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Choker Necklace 18K Yellow Gold

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Diamonds - Approx. 2 cts Round Brilliant Diamond Diamond are G/H in color and VS in Clarity Measurements: 16" L Weight: 95.0 Grams (61.1 dwts) AK886-5

Category

Mid-20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Mother-of-Pearl Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Verona, IT

Beautiful choker necklace in 18kt yellow gold, mother-of-pearl and diamond. Signed VCA 18kt.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels  Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels  Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace. Signed Van Cleef & Arpels.

Category

20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Drape Diamond Gold Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Drape Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York City, NY

A French 18 karat gold and diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The draped swirl leaf motif gold

Category

French Choker Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Paris, FR

18kt. Signed on the clasp by Van Cleef & Arpels. Copyright mark. 750 for the 18kt gold. Inventory

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Emerald Matelasse Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Emerald Matelasse Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamond Emerald Matelasse Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace with Pave Diamonds and Cabochon Emerald by Van Cleef &

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

Exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels necklace featuring an alternating yellow gold brick design link and

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 18k White gold Diamond Necklace Come with a box. Weight: 19.8g (approximately) Length: approximately 37cm

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Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Circa 1980 Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace
Circa 1980 Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace

Circa 1980 Green Onyx 18 Karat Gold Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace - circa 1980 Epitomizing Egyptian revival combined with the artistic

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Choker Necklace.
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Choker Necklace.

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Choker Necklace.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 87 round brilliant round cut

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Chrysoprase Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A magnificent Van Cleef & Arpels choker featuring a Chrysoprase pear shaped cabochon stone set in

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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Chrysophrase

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Weight: 80.7 grams Width

Category

1990s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Coral Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Coral Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 21 round brilliant cut

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

A beautiful Van Cleef & Arpels necklace. The necklace is made up of round brilliant cut diamonds

Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Onyx Diamond Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, onyx and diamond necklace, Van Cleef & Arpels. Circa 1980. The collar

Category

Vintage 1980s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamonds Frivole Silk Choker
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamonds Frivole Silk Choker

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamonds Frivole Silk Choker

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Flushing, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Gold Diamonds Frivole Silk Choker Maked: Van Cleef & Arpels Approximate

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s silver and gold slim choker
Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s silver and gold slim choker

Van Cleef & Arpels 1970s silver and gold slim choker

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in London, GB

This 1970s Van Cleef & Arpels choker is made of silver and 18k gold and is very flexible. It

Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Link Choker Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Link Choker Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Heart Link Choker Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Heart Link Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Necklace Length: 15

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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Frivole Diamond Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Frivole Diamond Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Yellow Gold Frivole Diamond Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This fabulous Van Cleef & Arpels choker necklace from the iconic Frivole collection is made in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW
Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW

Van Cleef & Arpels Platinum Diamond Choker Necklace 10.00ct TDW

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An elegant platinum diamond necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace features stations

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Knotted Link Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Knotted Link Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Knotted Link Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Knotted Link Chocker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Length: 15.25

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Van Cleef & Arpels necklace is a wonder of retro design. This necklace is

Category

20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Heart Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

This design from Van Cleef & Arpels is a twist on a classic design. A strand of pearls has been a

Category

Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k
Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k

Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace, 18k

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This Van Cleef & Arpels Butterfly Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace is crafted in 18k yellow

Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Yellow Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

Classic and elegant, with subtly whimsical décor, this gorgeous necklace from Van Cleef &

Category

Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Pendant Brooch Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

majestic combination with a splendid ruby, this exemplary Van Cleef & Arpels necklace offers eye-catching

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Butterfly Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Pearl Butterfly Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 14 round

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Basket Weave Wide Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Basket Weave Wide Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Basket Weave Wide Yellow Gold Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Vintage Basket Weave Wide Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. Details: Length

Category

20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Twisted Rope Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Twisted Rope Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Sapphire Diamond Gold Twisted Rope Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Darnestown, MD

This rope twisted 18 karat gold necklace is centered with an oval medallion of a cabochon sapphire and 5 diagonal rows of diamonds. The medallion measures 3/4" wide x 3/8"...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Double Chain Choker Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Double Chain Choker Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18K Yellow Gold Flexible Double Chain Choker Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your elegance with the Van Cleef & Arpels Passe-Partout Necklace, a true masterpiece from

Category

20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Hammered Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace 1970s
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Hammered Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace 1970s

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS NY 18k Hammered Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace 1970s

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels NY 18k Hammered Yellow Gold & Diamond Choker Necklace 1970s Vintage Here is

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds, France
Van Cleef & Arpels, 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds, France

Van Cleef & Arpels, 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace with Ruby and Diamonds, France

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Braintree, GB

18kt gold choker necklace with ruby and diamonds. Designer: Van Cleef & Arpels Made in France Circa

Category

Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond with 64 fine quality marque shape diamonds set in 18k gold

Category

Vintage 1970s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond with 64 fine quality marque shape diamonds set in 18k gold

Category

Vintage 1970s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Feasterville, PA

A vintage Van Cleef & Arpels diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold set with 19 of the finest

Category

Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Butterfly Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Van Cleef & Arpels Green Emerald & Diamonds Butterfly Necklace One cabochon Green Emerald est

Category

Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Classic Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Greenwich, CT

Gorgeous 18 karat yellow gold necklace. This classic design by Van Clef & Arpels has just the right

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels  Necklace with Diamond Accent.
Van Cleef & Arpels  Necklace with Diamond Accent.

Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace with Diamond Accent.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Yellow Gold choker necklace with diamond accent. The necklace composed of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Collar
Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Collar

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Collar

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Vintage 1980s Van Cleef and Arpels yellow gold choker necklace. This variation is for a medium size

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Byzantine Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Byzantine Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. This necklace comes with Van Cleef

Category

Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Modernist Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Modernist Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Modernist Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1970, 18k, Van Cleef & Arpels, France. This sublime Van Cleef & Arpels collier is a sleek

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Turquoise Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, turquoise and diamond necklace. Van Cleef and Arpels. French. Circa

Category

Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Collar Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Collar Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Braided Collar Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

A gold semi-rigid necklace of braided design, in 18k. Van Cleef & Arpels. France #84653R4.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Tri-Colour Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Tri-Colour Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Tri-Colour Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A stunning 18k tri-colour gold necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. The necklace comprises of a 4 row

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Tubogaz Necklace

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Van Cleef & Arpels Pure Alhambra Gold Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Collar Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Collar Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Collar Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

An item of exceptional elegance and understated prestige, this splendid necklace from Van Cleef

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White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace
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Van Cleef & Arpels Chalcedony Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Chalcedony Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 19 round brilliant

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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

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Chalcedony, Diamond

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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Vintage 1960s French Choker Necklaces

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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Jewellery Suite
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Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Line Jewellery Suite

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A beautiful 18k yellow gold multi-gemstone Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery suite. The jewellery

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Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 81 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Cheval 3 Row Diamond Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

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1990s French Choker Necklaces

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Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

Van Cleef & Arpels Tubogas Passe-Partout Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold. . This piece features a

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Mid-20th Century French Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Van Cleef & Arpels 18k Gold Diamond Heart Necklace crafted from 18k yellow gold and features a

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Snake Collar Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Snake Collar Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond Gold Snake Collar Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k White Gold Diamond Snake Color Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 36 brilliant round cut

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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels VCA Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels. With23 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1

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Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris Yellow Gold Collar Necklace

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Miami, FL

From the legendary House of Van Cleef & Arpels, Paris, this timelessly elegant collar necklace

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Van Cleef Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate van cleef choker for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and yellow gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 241 vintage editions and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a van cleef 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. Take a look at a van cleef choker featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and marquise cut alternatives. Finding a van cleef choker for sale for women should be easy, but there are 88 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Van Cleef Choker?

On average, a van cleef choker at 1stDibs sells for $18,900, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $750,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Van Cleef & Arpels for sale on 1stDibs

One of the world’s foremost jewelry houses, Van Cleef & Arpels is particularly noted for a focus on technical virtuosity, craftsmanship and artistry, evident since its beginning. Rather than create earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other adornments primarily for the aim of displaying of wealth and opulence, Van Cleef & Arpels sought to produce jewelry that projected the wearer’s taste and style.

The company was formed a year after the 1895 marriage of Alfred Van Cleef, the son of a gem cutter, to Estelle Arpels, daughter of precious-stones dealer Salomon Arpels. Ten years later, Van Cleef & Arpels opened its first boutique on the Place Vendôme in Paris, setting the march on a square now crowded with dealers in bijouterie. (The company still occupies the New York flagship store opened in 1939 at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street.)

Born from a union of expertise in both jewelry making and gem selection, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself with both the consistency of the color and clarity of its stones and the creativity of its designs. In doing so, the house would win a roster of dedicated, fashion-conscious clients that included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, Jacqueline Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor. In 1933, Van Cleef & Arpels patented its trademark Mystery Setting — a technique by which gems are fitted into an intricate matrix of slots and “drawers” that keep the setting hidden. Another signal innovation was the Zip necklace, introduced in 1951, which can be worn either around the neck or, with the zipper closed, as a bracelet.

But as much as to the firm’s craftsmanship, clients have been drawn by the insouciance and playfulness of Van Cleef & Arpels designers, as well as their attunement to the cultural climate. After the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the company produced several lavish pieces featuring hieroglyphics and other Egyptian motifs to go along with the geometric Art Deco jewelry of that decade and the next. Following World War II, as symbols of freedom and rebirth, the firm focused on naturalistic forms such as birds, flowers, fruit and flying insects. High society’s 1960s fascination with the Near East and India prompted such pieces as the best-selling Alhambra necklace, popularized by Princess Grace.

Lately, attention among collectors and connoisseurs has centered on Van Cleef & Arpels’s quality of workmanship as much as its glamour. The firm was the subject of a 2012 show at the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, as well as exhibitions at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California, in 2013 and at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 2014.

Find an exquisite collection of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Van Cleef & Arpels
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Van Cleef & Arpels is so expensive because it is a well-known company that has a fantastic reputation. Van Cleef & Arpels are universally renowned for high quality jewelry with a focus on detail. High-profile fans of the French jewelry house over the years have included the Duchess of Windsor, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. Find an extraordinary range of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry on 1stDibs.