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Multi Strands of Onyx Beads 14k White Gold Choker with Flower Diamonds
Located in Surfside, FL
Multi strands of Onyx beads choker with flower diamonds center piece in 14K white gold, with
Category

20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Gold

White Diamond Virgin Mary Figurine Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Figurine Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Coral, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

250 Carat Black Diamond Bead Choker Necklace with Garnet Clasp in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This stunning choker boasts 55 sparkling black diamond beads. Each bead is different, but they're
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Rossella Ugolini Garnet and White Diamonds Choker 18k Gold Made in Italy
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Garnet beads with 18K white Diamonds. With 7 Garnet rows and front bars featuring 24 Diamonds, it blends
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal silver Red Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal silver Red Coral Bead Choker Necklace J Dauphin Exclusive piece
Category

2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Trendy White Diamond Ball Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Chic and lovely looking Grey Diamond Ball Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold is trending and can be
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Bvlgari 'Lucea' Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
diamond panels and white gold pointed beads which together create a fantastic contrast in the choker
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Bronze

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze

Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18" Pendant
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Bronze

Pave Diamond Starburst Pendant on Deerskin Choker Necklace
By Paradizia
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Weight Pave diamonds 3cts. Faceted balls 3mm 14k white gold Rhodium sterling silver Spinel bead (on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Pearl Necklace Choker Lilac Silk J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Virgin Mary Medal Brass Pearl Necklace Choker Lilac Silk J Dauphin 16" Symbols or
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Brass, Gold-filled

White Diamond Ruby Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl Choker Gold Vermeil
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 16" Pendant
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil

Crescent Moon Gold Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crescent Moon Gold Necklace White Pearl White Diamond Choker J Dauphin Pearl necklace is 18
Category

2010s American Romantic Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

1960s Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ruby Clasp Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
White nuanced orient cultured pearls choker necklace. The hanging system is in the form of a
Category

Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...

Ole Lynggaard 14k Gold & Blue Tiger's Eye Beaded Collier or Choker Necklace
By Ole Lynggaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) beads. Secured with yellow and white 18k gold hollow gold clasp shaped as interlocking rings that are
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20th Century Danish Modernist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tiger's Eye, Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Opal Black Pearl Choker Necklace Medal Pendants J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two Medal Pendants, One Small Silver Coin with White Diamond and a Bronze Coin set with 3 Opals
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Black Pearl, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

White Diamond Pearl Chain Choker Double Layer Necklace Medal Pendants J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique White Diamond Set in Gold Prong Silver Grey Pearl Turquoise Bead Choker Long Gold Filled
Category

2010s American Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, 14k Gold, Silver

1.50 Carat Diamond Ball 18 Karat White Gold Fresh Water Pearl Bead Necklace
Located in London, GB
Elegant and Simple 16 Inches Pearl Necklace in white fresh water pearls with a central pave set
Category

2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

1980s Diamond Pearl Enamel 18 Karat Gold Choker Necklace Earring Set
Located in New York, NY
bright white and sparkly round brilliant cut diamonds bead-set in 18 karat rose gold, spaced by 21
Category

Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Hakimoto 14x11 mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 88.5 Cultured
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 15x12 mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 107.7
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13x11 mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 86 Cultured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 18x14 mm South Sea Baroque Pearl & Diamond Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $30,000 14x18mm South Sea Baroque Pearl & Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13x12 mm White South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Full Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 95.6 Cultured
Category

20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 15X14 mm White South Baroque Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K White Baroque South Sea Strand Necklace 18K Rose Gold With Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x12 mm Tahitian Grey Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian Gray South Sea Pearl Necklace 37 Pearls 14x12 mm 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13x11 mm Pinkish White South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 92.2 Cultured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 16x13 mm 17" White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Diamonds Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 29 White South Sea Pearl 16x13mm Necklace 18K White Gold 1.79 Carts
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x11 mm 33 White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Ball Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 17" Long and 93 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 15x14 mm White South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 124 Cultured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 18K White Gold 13x10 mm Tahitian Pearl Necklace Full Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Tahitian Pearl Strand Necklace 18K White Gold and 1.75
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 17x15 mm Tahitian Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Ambrosi 18K White Gold Black Diamond Flower Necklace with South Sea Pearl
By Ambrosi
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
Unique 18K white gold black diamond and South Sea Pearl necklace by Ambrosi. The necklace consists
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Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Fresh Cultured Pearl & Diamond 18k White Gold Ladies Cast & Assembled Necklace
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
diamond necklace. Condition is good. Ladies 18KT White Gold Multi-Color Freshwater Cultured Pearl and
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Delicate white freshwater pearl necklace with 14k gold closure
By 15DEGREESLONDON
Located in Boostedt, SH
beautiful luster. It has a 14K yellow gold clasp and two additional 14k diamond-encrusted beads for extra
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Trio Lapis and White Coral Neckalce
By Trio
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Trio an 18 karat lapis and white coral 17 inch necklace. The coral beads measure 10.5mm with
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1990s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Garavelli 18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Open Weave Diamond Necklace
By Garavelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Garavelli 18K yellow and white gold open weave diamond necklace, bead set with 52 full cut round
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1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 18K Diamond Clasp 15x12.4 mm South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With 0.2 Carts Of Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13X15.5mm Natural Golden South Sea Pearl 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Golden South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 126.2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14.4x12 mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Manufactures List Price $48,000 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Hakimoto 15x12 mm Natural Color Rare Deep Golden Pearls with Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Pearl 12x15mm Necklace with 18K White Gold 12x15mm 1.9 Carts of Diamonds Clasp 107.8 Grams And 17.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 11X12mTahitian South Sea Natural Brown Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18KTahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamond Clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 17.8x13mm South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K 1.75 Carts Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
pavé diamonds mounted in 18k white gold. Weight (g): 131.5 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 15x13 mm Natural Golden Color South Sea Necklace 18K Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold And Diamonds Clasp Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 16x13 mm Natural Golden South Sea Pearl and 18K Full Diamond Ball Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Golden South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Full Diamond Ball
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto Natural Pistachio color 18K Full Diamonds Tahitian 12x10 mm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Full Diamonds Clasp Weight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto Rare 32x20 mm South Sea Baroque Pearl 19.5" Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With 1.72 Carts Of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x11 mm 18K Full Diamonds Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold 1.7 Carts Full
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 16x14mm Natural Golden color SouthSea Pearl 18K & 3 Carts Diamond
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Approx. 3Carts Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 12.75x10.5 mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K 1.75c Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold 1.75 Carts
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14.5x12 mm Deep Natural Golden South Sea Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamonds Weight (g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 13.5x10.8 mm 18K Tahitian South Sea 1.75 Cts. Diamond Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
comprised of 31 matched Gray Tahitian South Sea cultured pearls The 13.5x10.8 mm 1.75 Carts Diamonds clasp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 18K Full Diamonds Rare Natural Color Brown 15.5x10mm Tahitian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Natural Color Brown Tahitian South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 15x12 mm Tahitian South Sea Baroque Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp 12x15mm 18" long 104 Grams High Luster minor spots
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto Tahitian South Sea 13x11 mm Strand Necklace 18k Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With Diamonds Weight (g
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 17x14 mm White & Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 14x17mm White & Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace 17.5" with 18K White
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Double Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp, French Art Deco; GIA
Located in Southbury, CT
. Composed of 155 creamy white graduated cultured Akoya pearls. measuring from 3mm to just above 8mm, this
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 14.7x12 mm 20" Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K Tahitian South Sea Pearl Strand Necklace 18K White Gold With
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, ...

Vintage Double Black and White Vintage Pearl Necklace
Located in Milano, IT
Superb double pearl choker made in the 1980s, fine French craftsmanship. The necklace is wonderful
Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Black Pearl

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White Diamond Bead Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact white diamond bead choker you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 54 vintage editions and 102 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a white diamond bead choker may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A white diamond bead choker from J DAUPHIN, Cartier and Rossella Ugolini — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A white diamond bead choker of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 126, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping for a white diamond bead choker, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a White Diamond Bead Choker?

Prices for a white diamond bead choker can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $400,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,150.

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.