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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1970s
1960s Steel Drop Necklace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning silver steel drop necklace. It has a box chain and 9 2" large tear drops dangling from the center front. It has a lobster claw closure at the back. Length 20" Teardrops 2"
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1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Steel

Vintage 1960s Jose Hess Gold and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 20.00 carats. Signed by Jose Hess Circa 1960s 15 inches long
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1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Mexican Sterling Chocker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This is a vintage handmade TAXCO sterling silver choker necklace. It is handmade and in Excellent Vintage Condition. It weighs about 105 grams. It is 17 inc...
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Crown Trifari 7 Strand Multi Gold Chain Statement Choker Long Necklace
Located in Sausalito, CA
This fabulous necklace by Crown Trifari features 7 strands of gold plated chains. It can be worn long or if you have a very small neck, you might even be able to wear it as a choker....
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1960s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage 1960s Lalaounis Gold Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Lalaounis Circa 1960s 17 3/4 inch long
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1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Vintage Diamante Pear and Round Cut Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Pear and Round Cut Choker Circa 1960s.This is such a beautiful and well made piece of jewelry. It is substantial and well made and looks like fine jewelry. There is ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Baguette and Round Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Round Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s. This is a gorgeous choker necklace from Pennino. They made such magnificent items which gives them the illusion o...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage 1960s Angel Skin Coral Necklace Bracelet and Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with Angel Skin Corals and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 28.00 carats. Circa 1960s Necklace: 16 1/2 inches...
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1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamante Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s. This is a 5 row choker with prong set round stones. It is slightly rounded so gives a very nice fit against the neck. Will go with any...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Vintage Signed Monet Rhodium Plated Leaves Collar Necklace, 1956 Ad Piece
Located in Easton, PA
Rhodium plated leaves link collar necklace with fold over clasp and extra link. Marked "Monet." A goldtone necklace like this one was featured in a 1956 advertisement. Center; 1/2 inches L. Overall measures: 5.75 inches L x 5.75 inches W. Interior circumference is about 16 inches. Condition: Very Good; some scratching to back. The matching bracelet is also available. Early Monet jewelry...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Rhodium

Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is channel set and wow does it ...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rock the choker trend with our amazing 1970s studded red bakelite choker from none other than jewelry designer Lea Stein! Thin choker made from red bak...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is channel set and wow does it deliver. In great...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Garnet Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Garnet and gold vintage necklace circa 1970. .ABOUT THIS ITEM: # N-D7228B. Scroll down for detailed specifications. The design comprises a series of uniform scalloped courses s...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

European 1970s hand engraved 18k gold and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
This remarkable 1970s 18k gold necklace is completely hand made and hand engraved. The corners of each triangular piece is adorned with small diamonds which accentuate the overall sp...
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1970s European Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Chanel Necklace / Sautoir with Glass Pearls and Costume Pearly Pearls
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with glass pearls and costume pearly pearls. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 175 cm Seller Refe...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Choker Circa 1960s.This is a necklace that was so well thought out and looks so well in its detail. They truly don't make them like this any more....
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Chanel Golden Metal Necklace / Sautoir with Glass Pearls
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with glass pearls and costume pearly pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 132 cm Seller...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

Chanel Golden Metal Sautoir with Metallic & Glass Pearls, Rhinestones Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal sautoir with metallic pearls, rhinestone rings, and glass pearls in red, green, and pearly tones. Jewelry from the 1960s...
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1960s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s. This is a gorgeous choker necklace from Pennino. They made such magnificent items which gives them the illusion of be...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

An exquisite handmade Moghul style necklace, Maison Gripoix for Chanel, 1960s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A short but sumptuous necklace , made from poured glass larger rubies and emeralds, with small rubies,emeralds and pearls interspersed in between, with smaller glass beads dangling a...
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1960s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1960s Handmade Citrine Yellow Gold Bib Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madeira citrine and yellow gold bib choker necklace circa 1960. ABOUT THIS ITEM: N1380 This handcrafted designed necklace is decorated on the fron...
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1960s Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby & 30 Ct Diamond Trio Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold 78gm
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Natural 12 Ct Burma Ruby & 30 Ct Diamond Trio Pin, a truly unique piece crafted from 18 Karat Yellow Gold weighing 78 gram...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Grosse, Germany Mid-Century Woven Gold and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century woven gold and diamond swag necklace featuring a swagged center accented with claw-set diamonds and flanked by scrolled diamond ornaments wi...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Christian Dior Vintage 1970s White Crescent Moon Triangle Long Pendant Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
Left white part has been lost, barely noticeable. Marked 'Chr.Dior (C) '. It is around 50 years old. This is a very stylish and rare piece of jewellery. Size: 30 cm. Extended chai...
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Dinh Van 18k Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined choker necklace by Dinh Van made of 18k gold, featuring diamond. Brilliant cut diamonds are staged in a square to adorn the clasp. The choker is neat and minimalistic. It’s tastefully designed to make a statement. With its clean look this piece perfectly highlights one’s neckline. This Dinh Van necklace is an essential jewel for those who’s motto in jewelry is “less is more.” About French Jewelry Vintage French jewelry...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold 18 kt and bone French choker necklace
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Wonderful necklace made with two polished pieces of bone in the shape of a tusk. The setting, clasp and central oval motif are made of 18-karat gold. Adjustable length thanks to chai...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Other, 18k Gold

Monique Vedie Paris Turquoise Talosel Resin and Chrome Modernist Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Jewelry Designer Monique Vedie Paris choker necklace features a dimensional around-the-neck rigid chromed metal link ornate with a turquoise green modernist talo...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamonds Collar Necklace In Three colors 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A collar necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Exceptional collar-necklace created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made up by sixty three flex...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

14 KT White gold necklace Sautoir with pearls
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful 14 KT white gold sautoir with pearls. The necklace is decorated with 52 natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine l...
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1960s European Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled choker-necklace designed by Lalaounis. An impressive bold piece, made in Greece by Ilias Lalaounis at the end of the 1970's. This choker necklace, was meticulously crafted w...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

Vintage Italian Carved Malachite Sterling Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning Italian Malachite and Sterling Silver choker necklace. Vintage hand carved malachite round cameo depicting Roman soldier set in sterling silver an...
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1970s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Malachite, Sterling Silver

Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Torque, Fall/Winter HC 1976
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection torque necklace from Fall-Winter 1976 Haute Couture collection. Deceptively constructed with a soft core tightly wrapped gold metallic, de...
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1970s French Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces

Tiffany & Company Angela Cummings Vintage Yellow Gold Petals Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1979 Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Company Iconic "Petals" Necklace, this all hand made piece consisting of 15 Petal / Leaf sections with a hand hammered finish and each measur...
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1970s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Necklace Circa 1970 s Cultured Pearls Gold Clasp
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered is a vintage beautiful pearl necklace with gold clasp. The necklace is decorated with 3 rows of natural freshwater cultured pearls. Pearls of great regularity and very fine...
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1970s European Romantic Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Gold 1.05 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Diamond Necklace Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 18k yellow gold diamond necklace. The piece is set with approximately 70 natural colorless round brilliant diamonds weighing 1.05 carats. It weighs 62 grams in tota...
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1960s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection Torque Necklace, F/W 1976
Located in New York, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Russian Collection torque necklace from Fall-Winter 1976 Haute Couture collection. Deceptively constructed with a soft core tightly wrapped gold metallic, re...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

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

Pearls, Topaz, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Vintage Ribbed Gold Tortoiseshell & Crystal Disc Choker 1970s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An incredible Vintage Gold Tortoiseshell Disc Choker. A superb design featuring a lustrous, fixed twisted gold choker. The choker adorned with four lines of rich brown tortoiseshell ...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces

Carven Choker in Gilded Metal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carven - Choker in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 43.5 cm (17.12") Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BC18
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1970 21kt Gold enamel swag necklace India
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Exquisite details on this handmade 21kt solid gold swag /bib necklace from India . Necklace is done by highly skilled & talented Indian goldsmiths ...
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1970s Indian Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold, Enamel

Jack Boyd Brutalist Bronze & Carnelian Necklace 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jack Boyd bronze necklace with round carnelian gemstones fastened with bronze pins and balls. Circa, 1970's. Jack Boyd One Size Me...
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Carnelian, Bronze

Ilias Lalaounis Vintage 22K Yellow Gold Link Collar Choker Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning vintage Lalaounis Greek 22K Gold collar necklace  Was crafted in 22K yellow gold. Featuring a textured style with three large links. The ne...
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1960s Greek Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Vintage Gold Diamond Collar Necklace, Circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond set collar necklace, designed as graduated torpedo shaped links, with five links pavé set with round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing an estimated total of 5.50ct, ...
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1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Anton Michelsen Four Color Rainbow Fringe Necklace 1960's Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anton Michelsen Four Color Fringe Necklace Designed by Eigil Jensen for A. Michelsen Sterling Silver Tines in Silver, Plated Yellow Gold, Plated Rose Gold...
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1960s Danish Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Carlo Weingrill - 1970s bi-color gold tubogas necklace.
Located in Malmö, SE
A 18 karat bi-color gold tubogas necklace By Master Carlo Weingrill circa 1970 Of graduating gaspipe-link design, in 18 Karat gold, signed Weingrill, with maker's mark for Weingrill, length 39cm The Tubogas is a flexible metal pipe patented in 1881. In the 1940s, it was discovered by jewelers, who gave it a glittering future. Tubogas changed names almost as often as a snake changes its skin: "skeleton key", "spirotube", "gas pipe", "Serpenti". But it was the Second World War that sealed its destiny. The Tubogas was originally a corrugated tube made of articulated bands used to transport pressurized gas Being one of the most characteristic and successful designs, the gold Tubogas: a flexible band of sleek and polished contours produced without soldering, a powerful representation of skill. Its construction, which requires hours of skilled craftsmanship, consists of wrapping two long strips with raised edges around a core – either of copper or wood. The edges then interlock onto another, requiring no soldering. The core is then removed, either by simply drawing it out or dissolving it in acid. The flexibility of such a gold band is truly remarkable and has been employed to great effect in the production of necklaces by single or multiple bands of Tubogas. Carlo Weingrill, undisputed maestro of golden craftsmanship, Carlo Weingrill was founded in 1879, and the number 1 piece produced, was exactly this Tubogas. In the 20's Van Cleef & Arpel made this piece even more popular, and in the late 1960's it was even further relaunched by Bvlgari, for which Carlo Weingrill has produced a large quantity of pieces. Four generations of Italian gold artisans have built a House that exemplifies fine craftsmanship, exquisite detail, and timeless design. Carlo Weingrill was born in Verona, Italy, in 1856. At the age of eleven, he began his apprenticeship in a goldsmith’s shop. Upon completing his training at the age of 22, he made the decision to open his own workshop in 1879 in Verona. Every piece was handmade using traditional artisan techniques and designed to be worn and enjoyed regularly, sing the highest quality materials coupled with exceptional craftsmanship. The business flourished, and Carlo brought his two sons, Armando and Gastone, into the business. They took over upon Carlo’s death in 1924, and grew the small artisan concern into a major player in the industry, gaining worldwide prestige for their exquisite workmanship. Upon Armando’s death in 1959, Gastone continued to carry on as head of the business. Armando’s daughter, Paola Weingrill, was the next in line to take on the business. From the time she was a toddler, Paola was fascinated with the goldsmiths and their work. When her Uncle Gastone passed away in 1977, it was Paola who took over as chief executive officer. Paola groomed her son, Carlofilippo Mensi Weingrill, to assume the reins of the company upon her retirement. Carlofilippo is now head of the firm, representing the fourth generation to head this illustrious House. From the beginning, the company employed goldsmiths who handcrafted their jewelry, eschewing the use of machines. Workers sat at a table molding, shining and polishing the gold to a stunning finish. In Italy, a craftsman could become a goldsmith after apprenticing for two years, At Weingrill, apprenticeships lasted seven years. Gold has always been the mainstay of the company, using diamonds and gemstones sparingly. The distinctive warm yellow tone of the Italian gold has become synonymous with the house. Weingrill’s goal has been to preserve their tradition of fine craftsmanship and produce wearable works of art using the finest materials, creating timeless pieces that endure for generations In time the quality of Weingrill jewels would attract the attention of some of the biggest names in 20th century fine jewelry...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Feraud Paris Space Age Futuristic Chrome and Mirror Collar Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis Feraud Paris designed this spectacular sculptural Space Age collar pendant necklace in the 1960s. It features a chromed metal rigid oval neckband with a hook-closing clasp. The choker necklace is ornate with multiple charms dangling drops made of chromed metal flat circles complimented with faceted glass mirror...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

LALAOUNIS 22 Carat Gold Torque Of Graduated Rounded Rib Design. Circa 1970's
Located in London, GB
A high carat gold torque of graduated rounded rib design inspired from the Mycenaean period. 20-22 carat gold choker necklace. 34 cm internal circumference. Weight: 102.2grams. Circa...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Crescent Gold-Tone Collar Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL metal gold-tone crescent collar necklace with bead detail and etching. Stamped YSL. Yves Saint Laurent One...
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1970s French Art Nouveau Vintage Choker Necklaces

Vintage 3.60 Carat Baguette Diamonds 2-Tone Double Row Omega Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 3.60 Carat Baguette Diamonds 2-Tone Double Row Omega Choker Necklace. Very luxurious and elegant choker necklace by Italian designer. The baguette diamonds are very high qual...
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1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Link Choker Necklace With Lucite Tortoise Beads By Napier, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - Rare style from the classic brand Napier - 16" length - Gold plated curved hollow links - Brown tortoise-style...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

1960's Gilt Collar, Pre Columbian Designs
Located in New York, NY
1960's Gilt Collar with Pre Columbian mask motifs. Hard collar is hinged at front to central plaque. Gilt metal with black and deep green beads. Cen...
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1960s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Thick Rope Sterling Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage sterling chocker marked 95. Elegant thick rope like necklace about 17" long 0.75 thick about 175 grams.
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1970s Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Coro Egyptian Revival Collar 1960s
By Coro
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Standout style with this Vintage Coro Egyptian Revival Collar. Crafted during the mid century the allure of ancient Egyptian inspiring the Coro designers ...
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1960s Vintage Choker Necklaces

Vintage Silver Neck Ring by Alton Made Year 1973
Located in Stockholm, SE
This fixed sterling silver neck ring has a beautiful patterned surface. When holding it you can feel the quality and genuine handcraft. The neck ring is simple but yet elegant and i...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Silver

Sterling Chocker With Pendant
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning sterling chocker with pendant, marked sterling. About 77 grams the pendent 4.5 inch long and 2.25 width, total choker length about 16 long.
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1970s European Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Paco Rabanne Space Age Futuristic Chrome and Black Enamel Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Paco Rabanne, Paris, designed this stunning geometric Space Age chocker necklace circa 1960. The piece features black enamel metal square elements built together and contrasted with ...
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1960s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Enamel

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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