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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Creator: Marina B
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Cut Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
This is a 36-inch Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® Color by the Yard® Sparkle necklace crafted from sterling silver, featuring a total weight of 1.3 carats of round brilliant-cut pink sap...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 925 silver and 18kt. yellow gold ladies' Atlas Collar necklace
Located in Braintree, GB
Tiffany & Co. 925 silver and 18kt. yellow gold ladies' Atlas Collar necklace with Roman Numerals. Made in Italy, 1995 Fully hallmarked with Tiffany & Co. 925 750 Italy 1995 Approx....
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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Necklace 1996
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
T&CO Bamboo Collection Vintage 1996 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Link Toggle Clasp Necklace. This gorgeous necklace measures 16.25 inches long X .8 inch wide X .28 inch t...
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Amethyst Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and rare Tiffany & Co collar necklace in 18k yellow gold, with center 47ct amethyst (Stone measures approx. 23.3 x 19.6 x 14.7mm). Necklace will fit approximately 13-14" n...
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Twisted Ivy Collar Necklace in Platinum
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. twisted ‘Ivy’ diamond collar necklace set in platinum. The necklace is composed of 20 individual diamond ivy styled link...
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Early 2000s Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Leaf Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond Leaf Necklace with 102 diamonds approx 4.50 carat total weight approx D to E color and VVS to VS clarity Marked: 19...
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20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Vintage X Collar Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful necklace by famed designer Tiffany & Co. the necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is from the X collection. The necklace shows a 7.5 mm width and weighs 64....
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby Collar Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby Collar Necklace by Tiffany Co. With 11 round rubies total weight approximately 5ct Details: Length: 16" Weight: 77.1 grams Wi...
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1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling silver Return to Tiffany Heart tag toggle necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An iconic vintage sterling silver Return to Tiffany heart tag toggle necklace. It is a choker style chain link necklace with chunky ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO sterling silver Return To pendent short choker necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TIFFANY & CO sterling silver Return To pendent short choker necklace Reference: WEWN/A00019 Brand: Tiffany & Co Model: Return To Material: Silver Color: Silver Pattern: Solid Closure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Mesh Choker 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. Mesh Choker 18K Yellow Gold. The Choker weigh 52Grams and measures 16'' long
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co Necklace c1990 Signature X Cross Sterling Silver 18k Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co 'X' cross signature necklace, crafted in sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1990). The cross necklaces features 18k yello...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Atlas Choker Necklace 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. gold choker necklace. In 18 karat yellow gold. In the Atlas pattern. The 'Atlas' collection was designed by John Loring in the 1980's. It has over time proven...
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1990s Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Cut Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Tiffany & Co. Platinum 0.16 ct Round Cut Diamond Dragonfly Necklace 16". The Necklace weighs 5 grams, contains 27 Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing approximately 0.16 ct total weight, E-G in color, VVS-VS in clarity. The dragonfly is 30.2 mm wide, 19.3 mm tall. In very good condition, comes with the a Tiffany vintage necklace...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Marina B Diamond Heart Shape Link Statement Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Shape Link Statement Necklace by Marina B. With 19 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color This authentic Marina B statement necklace radiate...
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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Bubbles 10ct Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond Bubbles Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 108 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight is approximately 10...
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Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Victoria Diamond Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arguably the perfect diamond necklace. This stunner from Tiffany & Company features 99 sparkling white round diamonds for 15.10 carats along with four accent marquise cut diamonds for an additional 0.32 carats, giving this Tiffany & Co. Victoria Line Necklace a total carat weight of 15.42 carats. The diamonds are exceptionally well matched and are as high quality as you can get averaging D-G color and Flawless to VS2 clarity. The platinum Victoria diamond necklace measures 16 inches and weighs 34.6 grams. With sparkle and fire for days, this Tiffany diamond line necklace...
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2010s North American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Vannerie Diamond Basket Weave White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Diamond Choker Necklace by Tiffany & Co. This authentic Tiffany & Co. Vannerie necklace is a masterpiece of luxury and intricate design. Crafted ...
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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Signature X Diamond Necklace in 18kt White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Tiffany & Co. Signature X Diamond Necklace Style: Tennis Metal: 18kt White Gold 60 grams Size / Measurements: 16.75' Inches - 8 mm width Main Diamond: 36 Round Brilliant Diamonds...
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Woven Necklace Choker In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace choker designed by Tiffany & Co. An iconic and classic necklace, created by Tiffany & Co., back in the 1990's. It was crafted as a intricate mesh, woven from wires made up ...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Atlas Gold and Platinum 1 Carat Natural Diamond Necklace Circa 1995
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Signed Tiffany & Co, Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold 1 carat Natural Diamond Necklace, Circa 1995. The piece is set with 20 natural round brilliant colorless diamonds. Tot...
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1990s North American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Victoria Diamond Ruby Line Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond And Ruby Victoria Line Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 61 Round brilliant cut diamonds and 4 marque cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approximate...
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1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Marina B. 18K Gold "Chexa" Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Created by Marina B in 1987, this necklace is made of 18K gold. It is composed of two lines of hexagonal links, one designed as solid forms surmounting overlapping open links. Streamlined and ingeniously constructed, this sleek necklace offers flexibility and soft edges for everyday wear, as well as a subtle complexity that lends it unusual visual interest. Product Details: Item #: N-20593 Artist: Marina B. Country: Italy Circa: 1987-88 Dimensions: 15.75" length x 0.50" width Materials: 18K Gold Signed: Marina B Italy 1988. A149. 750. MB makers marks Literature: A rendering of this necklace, belonging to the design group described as "Triangles and Symmetrical Geometry", appears in Marina B: The Art of Jewelry, by Viviane Jutheau Witt, page 45. Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Marina Bulgari left the family firm to found her own house in 1976, attracting independent women such as Princess Grace and others who made purchasing decisions for themselves. While she invented new cuts of gems...
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 2.90 Carat Round Diamond 18k Necklace 90s
Located in Rome, IT
TIFFANY & CO. 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant. The Pendant & Chain weigh 4.5 grams, the diamond is a natural 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut, E in color, VVS2 i...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine cut diamonds set in platinum. The pendant is estimated as being circa 1880. It is accompanied by a GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl necklace...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Return To Tiffany Rolo Choker Necklace 15"
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co sterling silver rolo link choker necklace with Return to Tiffany tag. Authentic Tiffany necklace featuring rolo links with oval Ret...
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. 18KY Gold Vannerie Vintage Basket Weave Choker Necklace 17" Long
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage choker necklace from the Vannerie collection finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold in a basket weave design with a large folding snap and hook closure mechanis...
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1990s American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co Platinum and Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Holmdel, NJ
Tiffany & Co Platinum and Diamond Riviera Necklace This necklace has a round diamond center weighing 2.26 CTs., 2 round diamonds flanking center weighing a total of 2.92 CTs., 86 r...
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1990s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Gold "Vanerie" Necklace by Tiffany & co
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold necklace 108.5 grams Signed Tiffany & Co 1995
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20th Century American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond 18k White Gold Atlas Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a gorgeous diamond necklace by Tiffany & Co. from the ATLAS collection. It is crafted from solid 18k white gold with a polished and textured finish. The front half of the ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co Necklace Onyx Multi Strand Torsade Toggle Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co multi strand onyx torsade necklace crafted in sterling silver. gold. Onyx is strung onto 8 strands. The evenly sized and matched b...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Aria Diamond Cultured Pearl Platinum Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
The Authentic! Tiffany & Co Platinum Diamond 6.5mm Pearl Necklace is a captivating piece of jewelry. Made with platinum, it exudes a luxurious and timeless appeal. The necklace showc...
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Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Collar Disc Necklace Sterling Silver Wire Pre Owned Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant vintage Tiffany & Co collar necklace crafted in sterling silver. The collar necklace is fitted with an oval disc pendant (movable on the collar). Measuring 15....
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1994 Tiffany & Co Heart Key Necklace Vintage Sterling Silver 18k Gold Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co heart key lock necklace, crafted in sterling silver & 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1994). The neck...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Hardwear Ball Pendant Necklace Bracelet 18K Platinum Diamond 1 TCW
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tiffany & Co Hardwear Ball Pendant Necklace Bracelet Marked 18K & Platinum 1 TCW Pave' set Diamond No dents, no damage, no sign of any repairs, see pictures Hallmarked "T & Co" 15...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co. Flat Collar Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Sterling silver Tiffany and Co flat collar necklace
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Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Strap Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. 18K gold and diamond necklace dates from the mid 1980s. It is designed as a broad, highly articulated strap composed of curved sections set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and highlighted by cross bands of channel-set diamond baguettes, approximate total weight 75.00 carats. With its refined Tiffany engineering and superb stones, this broad, flexible band of sparkling diamonds settles softly at the base of the neck, optimally glamorous, comfortable and modern all at once. Product Details: Item #: N-20895 Artist: Tiffany & Co. Circa: 1985 Materials: 936 round brilliant-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 71.60 carats); 88 baguette diamonds (approximate total weight 3.40 carats); 18K Gold Signed: TIFFANY & CO. 750 Macklowe Gallery Curator's Notes: Of superb construction and materials, with extraordinary articulation, softness and flexibility, this Tiffany diamond necklace...
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Vanerie 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tiffany & Co Vanerie 18k Yellow Gold Choker Necklace The necklace is 16 inches long and 9mm wide. Total weight of the necklace is 81.5 grams. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. an 18ct Gold Graduated Bead Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in London, GB
An 18ct gold bead necklace by Tiffany & Co, circa 1980s, the 16” necklace formed of fifty round gold highly polished beads, graduating smaller in size from front to back, all threade...
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Marina B Emerald, Diamonds, Onyx & Pearl Necklace
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marina B Emerald, Diamonds, Onyx & Pearl Necklace
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20th Century European Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl

Tiffany & Co Gold Vannerie Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning 18k yellow gold "vannerie" choker necklace by Tiffany & Co. The necklace features impressive weave design. The necklace measures 11.5mm in width and 16 inches in l...
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Multicolor Round Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire Tourmaline Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Authentic Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold 0.80 ct Total Weight Multicolor Round Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire & Green Tourmaline Fringe Pendant / Necklace 16". The necklace weighs 3.2 g...
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2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, White Gold

Estate Tiffany & Co. 'Victoria' Diamond Riviera Necklace in 18k Gold
Located in Houston, TX
An estate Tiffany & Co. Victoria graduated round diamond riviera necklace in 18K yellow gold. There are 115 round brilliant-cut diamonds that total 10.18 carats and 4 marquise-shaped...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ribbons Collection Necklace in Gold Platinum and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Tiffany & Co. "Ribbons Collection" choker necklace was created and released by the venerated American jeweler in 1989. It is crafted meticulously, in old world style, ...
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Gold Graduated 5 Ball Pendant or Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Made by Tiffany & Co, this wearable, great, every day 18K yellow gold necklace is ideal for women of all ages. The necklace measures 16 inches long and the 5 ball pendant measures ju...
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1990s Italian Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Yellow Gold Extra Long Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Extra Long Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 49" Weight: 31.8 grams Width: 10mm at Tip, 2mm Chain Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany&Co 18k...
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Prototype Nocturnal Collar Necklace 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Nocturnal Collar Necklace designed by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. An extremely rare prototype piece, created by Angela Cummings for the Tiffany Studios, back in the 1981. This...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Ladybug Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A cute necklace featuring a ladybug shaped pendant on a choker style wire. Signed Marina B, numbered, marked 750, with Italian registry marks. Weight is ap. 8.4dwt, wire length is ap...
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Frog Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A cute necklace featuring a frog shaped pendant on a choker style wire. Signed Marina B, numbered, marked 750, with Italian registry marks. Weight is ap. 8.4dwt, wire length is ap. 16".
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Marina B 18K Gold Beetle Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A cute necklace featuring a beetle shaped pendant on a choker style wire. Signed Marina B, numbered, marked 750, with Italian registry marks. Weight is ap. 8.4dwt, wire length is ap....
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Late 20th Century Italian Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Ruby Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany&Co. diamond and ruby choker necklace in 18k yellow gold. The necklace consists of 12 rectangular open links and 3 diamond and ruby set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Pearl Necklace, Circa 1981
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. necklace designed by Paloma Picasso finely crafted in 18 karat yellow gold featuring 25 pearls measuring 12 mm each (15mm with gold rim) each designed with a gold ring spacer, 16.25" in length and with mystery screw ball clasp closure. This necklace was made in 1981. Fully hallmarked with logo and metal content. Necklace Specifications Brand: Tiffany & Co. Style: Paloma Picasso Hallmarks: ©Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso signature...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Somerset Mesh Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Somerset Mesh Necklace by Tiffany & Co. Details: Length: 17.5" Width: 7mm Weight: 49.8 grams Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co 750 18k W ...
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1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 21 Station Hinged Diamond Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
From Tiffany & Co. thier 21 station diamond necklace. The diamonds are bezel set with slightly curved hinged bar station spacers ♦ Designer: Tiffany & Co ♦ Metal: Platinum ♦ Circa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. White Howlite Bead & Sterling Silver Princess Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. necklace. With large howlite beads secured by a twisted sterling silver toggle clasp. Simply a wonderful Tiffany necklace! Date: 1990s Overall Condition: It...
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1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Diamond Choker Collar Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace by Tiffany & Co. With 46 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight app...
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1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Please Return To Tiffany & Co. New York 925 Sterling Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Please Return To Tiffany & Co. New York 925 Sterling Silver Choker Necklace. Classic Tiffany & Co iconic tag necklace. The necklace is 16 inches long also considered to be a choker s...
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Early 2000s Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Gold Diamond X Choker Necklace
Located in Feasterville, PA
A chic vintage Tiffany & Co necklace showcasing gold X motifs and one diamond set white gold X motif. The necklace is crafted in 18k yellow and white gold and measures 14" in length.
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Vintage Choker Necklaces

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.

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