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Vintage 1980s Gold Honeycomb Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Fope Made in Italy Circa 1980s 16 1/2 inches long, 1/2 inch wide
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1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Antique White Pearl Choker with Diamond Platinum Pearl Clasp
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A true period piece, authentic in style that transforms to today. Thirty two natural round 9.5 mm AA Akoya pearls hand strung and knotted display beautifully on this thirteen inch antique choker...
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1940s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

NWT $304, 000 18KT Gold 62CT Fancy Glittering Large Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Emerald Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of 7 Large Gorgeous Array of Fancy Emeral...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Rare 7.16 CTW Round Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace Gift for Grandma
Located in New York, NY
Rare 7.16 CTW Round Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace Gift for Grandma in 18K Gold studded with round cut emeralds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with round cut emerald set in a row in solid gold settings. This is a perfect fine emerald tennis necklace. This is a perfect May Birthstone Jewelry also perfect Grandma Gift, Bride Gift, Mom Gift, Gift For Sister, Mother Gift, Bride To Be Gift, Wedding Gift, Engagement Gift, Daughter-in-Law Gift...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Emerald 8.52ct. Bracelet and Necklace in 18KWG with Diamond.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Regalia Collection - This collection is an ode to the magnificence which adorns the outfits of royals and evening gowns of Hollywood celebrities. Featuring the finest Colombian and Z...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rose Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Egyptian-style collar necklace crafted in luxurious 14K Rose Gold. This exquisite piece features fluid, delicate graduated fringe segments that gracefully extend from a beau...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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14k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Triple Strand Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace featuring 3 rows of round, pearly white, drop cultured pearls. The clasp is in 18k white gold, with safety chain. The top is adorned with a marquise-cut diamond. Diameter of...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

Angela Caputi Orange and Black Resin Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Angela Caputi made-in-Italy resin choker necklace uses cantaloupe orange resin with a black contrast. Each bead is carved, dimensional, and geometric. Her color matching...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

41.00 Carat Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with graduating Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 41.00 carats. The 7 larger center Diamonds are GIA certified: 2.06 ct, F/SI1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Remarkable 18th Century 'Queen Anne' Choker
Located in Baltimore, MD
Almandine garnets set in gilt metal are fashioned into a striking choker with drop, which can be removed. The choker is tied on with a ribbon. Much o...
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1740s English Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet

Rhodium Silver Diamond Bow Raw Diamonds Keshi & Flameball Pearls
Located in Colleyville, TX
The Charmaine Necklace I composed of stunning frill sections of silky keshi pearls ranging in color from ivory to soft grey and 19 carats of rough grey diamonds, flanked by hand-coil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Choker Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Lalaounis Chimera Collar Necklace - Yellow Gold 18k Greek Adjustable
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Lalaounis Collection: Chimera Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Necklace Style: Collar Fastening Type: N/A (slides around neck) Measurements Adjustable inner circumference up ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Impressive Ruby Multi Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace for Her
Located in Genève, GE
NECKLACE 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.93 Cts/38 Pcs Multi Sapphire 11.35 Cts/52 Pcs Ruby 1.11 Cts/3 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Givenchy Haute Couture Headlight Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
Located in New York, NY
Hubert de Givenchy Haute Couture sapphire crystal riviere. The choker style necklace of graduated rose cut faceted crystals. Bezel set in graduated gilt plate round walled and ridged settings. Hook and eye closure. Made in France. Provenance Bunny Mellon...
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1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

NWT $20, 000 18KT Fancy Glittering Emerald Diamond Fancy Serpent Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Emerald Diamond Serpent Snake Necklace. Necklace is comprised of a Gorgeous Array of Fanc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

C. Dunaigre Certified 17 Ct. Paraiba Tourmaline Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Centering a pear cut 17 ct. Paraiba tourmaline, accented by pear, marquise and round brilliant cut white diamonds. White diamonds weighing a total of approximat...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Paraiba, Tourmaline, Platinum

Mughal-Inspired Vintage Necklace with Glass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
A breathtaking example of Mughal-inspired artistry, this vintage necklace is a true statement piece. The design features articulated panels adorned with ribbed pink glass elements th...
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Miriam Haskell Unusual Art Deco Style Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic Miriam Haskell crystal pendant necklace in the Art Deco taste of vari shaped hand cut crystal beads and pendant drops. Further enhanced by crystal pave rhinestone spheres and rondelles. Necklace is strung on a hard wire. Cascade can be worn on either side. Excellent condition, Signed. Necklace Length 13.75", Total 17" max. Necklace Extension...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 35.00 Carat Heart Shape Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. This item has been appraised by the ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond

Vintage gold black glass dangle designer runway clip on earrings
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer runway earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of wear ❤️❤️ VIN...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces

Angela Caputi Banana and Citrus Textured Resin Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handcrafted in Italy, this gorgeous Angela Caputi resin choker necklace features a yellow citrus tone with banana and white contrast. The choker boasts chunky flat disks imitating gi...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Heart Shaped Ball Happy Diamond Chopard Necklace 18 k Yellow Gold
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18 k Gold Diamonds: 5 ct Signed by Chopard with a Certificate of Authenticity Made in France Weight: 110 gr.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Art Deco Style Black Enamel, Crystal & Flat Chain Necklace By Swarovski, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" length - Gold plated - Black enamel - Clear Swarovski crystal rhinestones - Fold over clasp closure - By Swarovski (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Est...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

vintage Givenchy floral crystal necklace & bracelet 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A wonderfully pretty, yet impressive vintage Givenchy floral necklace and matching bracelet. Floral sprays embellished with delicate white and pink chatons tantalise and draw the eye to the intricacy of the design. A stunning couture demi parure that would thrill upon every wear. One of the late great 20th century couturiers, Hubert de Givenchy founded his namesake fashion house in 1952, destined to leave an indelible mark on fashion history. Famed for disrupting fashion codes of the time and his iconic muse, the legendary Audrey Hepburn with her little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany's; his achievements are nothing short of eternal. The power of Givenchy style is breath-taking. Judge for yourself with this iconic piece from our exclusive collection of Vintage Givenchy Jewellery...
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1990s Choker Necklaces

NWT $40, 000 18KT Fancy Large Glittering Diamond Fancy Serpent Snake Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT Gold Rare Gorgeous Fancy Diamond Serpent Snake Necklace. Necklace is comprised of a Gorgeous Array Fancy Round Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage CAROLEE gold glass pearls Etruscan coin designer runway necklace
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed CAROLEE • gold tone with glass beads and metal coin • vintage designer runway necklace MEASUREMENTS • 16" long, beads are 0.25" in diameter CONDITION • very ...
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

Cartier Maillon Panthere Three-Row Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Three-Row Maillion Panthere Necklace by Cartier. Cartier’s iconic Panthère collection encapsulates timeless elegance in this 3 Row Maillon Panther Panthere 18k Yellow...
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1990s French Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning design from Tiffany & Co. approx 0.53ct diamonds TW, most about E-G and VVS-VS range An exquisite natural ruby Necklace 16 inches long. Pendant 11 x 10mm Marked: Tiffan...
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

14.8ct Octagon Ruby and Mixed Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18k Solid White Gold
Located in New York, NY
14.8ct Octagon Ruby and Mixed Diamond Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold studded with octagon cut ruby and cluster of diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Ruby improves mental strength. Designed with octagon cut ruby each set after the cluster of diamonds in solid gold settings. This is a perfect ruby and diamond tennis necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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

Carlo Zini Golden Filigree Collier
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Superb masterpiece by Carlo Zini One of the world greatest bijoux designers Amazing artisanal work Stunning construction of 18 KT Gold dipped filigree 100% Artisanal work, made in Mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

Retro 60's Aquamarine Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Berkeley, CA
The aquamarine 5.5ct TW in this necklace has a brilliant blue color and clarity that is unusual to find in such a large stone. The color is accentuated by the 23 diamonds TW of 0.2ct...
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1960s American Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold

1970's 18K Yellow Gold, Black Enamel and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully designed, very well constructed and substantial, scallop motif choker necklace is reminiscent of many similar pieces created by the very best houses in this country ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Collar necklace featuring white freshwater baroque pearls and oval small freshwater pearls. This unique one-of-a-kind is a definite head-turner. The pendant features round Red Beryl ...
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Baroque Pearl Necklace
Baroque Pearl Necklace
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Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Crystals Flower Mesh Omega Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s White Pearl Crystals Flower Mesh Woven Omega Chunky Elegant Necklace, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any scratches or colour loss, only small...
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1980s German Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Cartier Cougar Panthere 18 Kt. Yellow Gold Steel Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Necklace made of 18 kt. yellow gold and steel signed Cartier. This beautiful necklace belongs to Cartier's Cougar Panthere collection. The central part of the necklace depicts two pa...
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel

Rare Gold Egyptian Necklace with Green Venetian Stained Glass
Located in Honolulu, HI
Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold with 22k overlay Total Weight: 101.1 Grams ​ Middle Piece Diameter: 2.5" x 3" Chain Length: 17" adjustable to any size smaller Stamped: "1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, 22k Gold

Emerald 28.00 carats Diamond 18K Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Classy 18K white gold draperie necklace, exquisitely crafted with a cascade of natural emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds. This necklace features eight oval emeralds, each surrounde...
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1980s North American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Modern 16.20 Carat Diamonds Gold Choker 9mm Miami Cuban Link Chain
Located in Miami, FL
Modern 16.20 Carat Diamonds 9mm Wide Cuban Link Choker Chain. This handmade Miami Cuban link chain includes approx 1200 diamonds totaling approx weight 16.20 carat. The chain is heav...
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Early 2000s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chanel Vintage S/S1995 Barbie Black Gold Chain Leather CC 95P Choker Necklace
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare and iconic vintage Chanel choker from the Spring 1995 "Barbie" collection. This signature piece features a 24K gold-plated chain interwoven with glossy black patent leather, cre...
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1990s French Choker Necklaces

Vintage Bvlgari 'Lucea' Diamond Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A visually staggering vintage Bvlgari diamond tassel choker necklace set in 18k white gold. From the now discontinued Bvlgari Lucea collection, the piec...
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Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

74cttw Emerald Cut GIA Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
74cttw Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace in White Gold This exquisite emerald cut diamond tennis necklace embodies luxury and sophistication. Crafted in white gold, it features ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

The Phoenix Necklace in 22k Yellow Gold by Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Great Barrington, US
The techniques of chasing and repousé employed in creating these pieces are among the oldest used in the fashioning of gold into jewelry. While these techniques were used throughout ancient Greek, Egyptian and Mayan jewelry...
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Early 2000s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 22k Gold

105 Carat Heart-Shaped Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This magnificent heart-shaped yellow sapphire and diamond necklace in 18 karat yellow gold is a true showstopper, featuring 432 vivid yellow princess-cut sapphires totaling approxima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 84.00 Carat No Heat Ruby Heart Necklace & Earring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby necklace :main stones ruby total weight : 42.05cts(52pcs) Mozambique no heat pigeon blood red color with certs : grs/egl/aigs /guild /grc,0.38cts-1ct(42pcs),1-1.1cts(7pcs),1.5-1.62cts(3pcs), natural white diamonds approximate total weight 25.70cts,H-D,si+,most of them with gia certs , Ruby earrings : No heat Mozambique ruby pigeon blood...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Natural Emerald & diamond polki necklace set in 14k gold
Located in jaipur, IN
GW=80.43gm NW=36.60gm Diamond polki = 11.85cts Diamond = 6.03cts Pearl = 11.30cts Emerald beeds =68.39cts Emerald mani =41.74cts FOLLOW US ON INSTA ( Divinejewellerylounge)
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2010s Indian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Christian Dior Boutique Vintage Gold Toned Multi Strand Choker and Earring Set
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN DIOR BOUTIQUE vintage rare and important gold toned multi strand choker necklace and hoop earring set. Simplified model to be compared to the creations of CHRISTIAN DIOR b...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Modernist Silvered Metal Rigid Collar Necklace with Belt Buckle Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist rigid collar necklace boasts a silvered metal articulated neckband with metal all textured and see-thru embellished with a belt buckle design. The fastening s...
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

Castellani 18kt Gold Amphora Necklace
Located in New York, NY
One of the most widely used motif in Ancient Archeological Jewellery through Victorian times were Amphroras. The Amphora was a container-vessel-vase-jug-pot that was used to store an...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Etruscan Revival Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Chanel Micro Flap Bag Charm Chain Choker Necklace with Matelasse Chain
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
The Chanel Micro Flap Bag Charm Chain Choker Necklace seamlessly blends the essence of the iconic brand's jewelry and handbags. Crafted from intricately linked gold-tone metal rings,...
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2010s French Choker Necklaces

Miriam Haskell 1950s Triple Strand Freshwater Pearl Rhinestone Choker Necklace
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage 50s signed MIRIAM HASKELL triple strand freshwater faux pearl choker necklace! Features three strands of ivory colored graduated ...
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1950s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Paris Gilded Link Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming Yves Saint Laurent Paris signed choker necklace features a significant gilt metal link worked chain with a geometric front medallion. The choker has an "S" hook fasteni...
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Simple Strand Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This delicate necklace is crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing approximately 0.10 total carats of SI-H Quality white diamonds. Necklace is 16" Inches. 16 Round Diamonds = 0.1...
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2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hakimoto Important Australian South Sea Pearl 15x17mm Necklace
Located in Hicksville, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean South Sea Pearl Necklace Est. Retail $280,000.00 13.7mm 18K white gold Gold Clasp Featuring 1.72 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 17.6x15mm mm Australian Cult...
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Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Ram Head Collar Necklace
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Estate Ram Head Collar Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Ram Head at each opening of collar Collar itself is approximately 4.5mm thick Twists to open enough to put around neck Choker length A...
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Gold Tone Jewelled Torque Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX vintage textured gold tone torque necklace featuring a cross pendant embellished with multicolored crystals, glass and faux turquoise cabochons. Adjustable hook cl...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

2.97 Carat SI/H Pear Round Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite Choker is handset with 2.97 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pieces...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage, Retro, Wide Flat Weave Necklace with Yellow, White, Rose Gold in 18K
Located in London, GB
An 18-carat gold flat-weave necklace composed of fine strands of yellow, white and rose gold links that interlace to create a stunning weave pattern effect. An immaculate design of c...
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1980s British Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

Antique Victorian Graduated Fringe Necklace 10k Rose Gold 16" Choker Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian graduated fringe necklace (circa 1880s to 1900s), crafted in 10 karat rose gold. A graduated fringe of tubular drops measure from 1/2 to 3/4 inche...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indomptables De Cartier Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Black Onyx, Tsavorite Garnet, Moonstone, and Black Lacquer Serial # TTJXXX
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edouard Rambaud Vintage Gold Toned Oriental Inspired Multi Charms Bib Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
EDOUARD RAMBAUD vintage antiqued gold toned oriental inspired opulent bib necklace. Hook clasp closure. Marked EDOUARD RAMBAUD Paris. Indicative measurements : length approx. 34 c...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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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