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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Topaz
Gemstone: Turquoise
Gold Burnished Hammered Silver Sterling Colored Stones Chocker Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini design stunning choker necklace is a true work of art, handcrafted in Italy The burnished Silver Sterling link chain perfect complements the vibrant colored dangle stones, including Amethyst, Tourmaline, Rubellite, Iolite, Aquamarine, Topaz, Peridot, Garnet, set in 9K satin rose gold. The adjustable size ensure a comfortable fit for anyone, and the unique combination of colors and textures make this necklace a truly special piece. Perfect for any occasion, this choker is sure to turn heads and make a statement. A feisty chocker multi-strand necklace made of the 4 strands of the purest silver sterling hammered and embellished with Peridot, Amethyst, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Citrine, pink Tourmaline and iolite. The prong bazel setting is made of sandblasted 9-carat rose gold. it can be worn tight or long because thanks to the prongs bezel setting it can be adapted to various necks and it can be adjustable up to 41 cm. This piece is entirely manufactured, in an artisanal way, in Rome, Italy and every step of the process is carefully executed. The treatment applied on the silver sterling may get lighter over time by wearing it. Details: Rossella Ugolini Italian Jewelry Design Collection Rose Gold, Burnished Hammered Silver Sterling Chocker Multi-Strand Colored Stone Necklace
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Tourmaline, Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Garnet, Citrine, Amethyst, Sterling ...

2.46 Carat Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Chocker Necklace
Located in Territet, CH
The ultra light adjustable construction of this Chocker necklace allows you to control the length of the chain and wear it either as a high neck Chocker or a relaxed casual necklace ...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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1950s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.85 Carat Blue Topaz 0.05 Carat Diamonds White Gold Necklace
Located in Territet, CH
This blue topaz diamond chocker necklace is perfect for all of you who love delicate designs. The 3 drop shaped blue topaz bring to mind images of luxurious landscapes of French Rivi...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.85 Carat Blue Topaz 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Territet, CH
This stunning 7 Blue Topaz ( 5.85 Carat in total) with 18 Karat white gold necklace won’t leave you without compliments and admiring gazes. Blue Topaz hue resembles the celadon of th...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace with Semi Precious Rondelles and Cultured Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Retro 18 karat yellow gold day to evening necklace. This necklace is designed with gold and Diamond links that alternate with Pearl and Semi Precious rondelles. The rondelles are faceted Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Pink Tourmaline and Blue Topaz...
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1990s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, ...

Paul Amey 18K Gold, Diamond and Turquoise "Honeymoon" Pendant
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Paul Amey’s “Honeymoon” pendant was crafted from 18K yellow gold and platinum with diamonds and turquoise. The pendant contains an oval 72pt FSI2 diamond GIA Certificate, a 32pt pear shape E/F VS SI1 diamond and a range of round white E/F VS SI1 diamonds being a 30pt, a 20pt, a 15pt, two 8pt and 6 round E/F VS SI1 white diamonds equalling 21pts. The white diamonds are highlighted with 3 blue colour enhanced natural diamonds equalling 22pts. Also featured are a 5mm and a 2.5mm round "Sleeping Beauty" turquoise. The pendant has a total weight of 17.3 grams without the bulb and 19.1 grams with the bulb. Shown being worn on a choker (not included) but may also be worn on a chain. The “Honeymoon...
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2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Scavia Topaz and Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in London, GB
A rather stylish vintage Scavia topaz and diamond collar necklace set in 18k white gold. The necklace is composed of a number of white gold panels, connected together to form the e...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl and Turquoise Necklace with a Tibetan Gau Gilt Silver Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
A Beautiful One-of-a-Kind large Pearl Necklace inter-space with Turquoise and Gold beads, suspending a Tibetan Prayer Box (Gau) Pendant, opens to reveal a seated Turquoise Buddha...
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1950s Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver

David Webb Large Yellow Gold and Persian Turquoise Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Necklace measuring 16 inches in length and 3/4 inch wide, each 1 1/4 inch section is bezel set with a Fine color Persian Turquoise measuring fro...
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, 18k Gold

Handcraft Pearls Coral Turquoise 14 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Coral, White Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Emerald Medal Choker Chain Bead Necklace Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Medal Choker Chain Bead Necklace Pearl Turquoise J Dauphin Coin is in bronze and Chain is gold-filled and has pearls and Turquoises. Made in Los A...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold-filled, Bronze

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s sterling silver beaded necklace with 5 turtles. Turquoise set in each turtle. measuring 16 inches. Hallmarked on the back. Patina as found. This is out of a massive collection ...
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1950s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Necklace Gold White Diamond Sapphire Emerald Amethyst Topaz Tourmaline Peridhote
Located in London, GB
Micro Mosaic artists tiny handwoven Venetian enamel rods obtained from the high temperature melting of nine base colors with diamond dust, realizing endless combinations of tones and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold,...

Jarin Multicolor Gemstones Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful multicolor gemstones (Amethyst, Citrine, Blue Topaz, and Peridot) adorned with round Cubic Zirconia cecklace. Handset on platinum rhodium...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Natural Turquoise Druzy Quartz and Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Dynamic High Quality Hand Carved and Polished Natural Rock Turquoise Quartz Druzy Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver Beads; infusing your outfit with grand style and textured...
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1990s Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Doris Panos White Topaz Mesh Diamond Necklace NCCH6210
Located in Wilmington, DE
Doris Panos White Topaz Mesh Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold Diamonds 0.20 carat total weight Length 14" NCCH6210
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz

Handcraft Topaz 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Emeralds Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. 18 karat yellow gold choker necklace. Handmade by our craftsmen and assembled with diamonds,emeralds and topaz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Moderne Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Moderne Necklace, comprising Natural oval Turquoise Beads inter-spaced with free-form and Marquise-shaped oxidized Sterling Silver beads accented by small turquoise beads; held b...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Italian Topaz Blue Sapphire Diamond Cocktail White 18k Gold Necklace for Her
Located in Montreux, CH
Necklace White 18K Gold (Matching Earrings and Ring Available) Diamond 0,59 ct Blue Sapphire London Blue Topaz Length 42 cm Weight 18.6 It is our h...
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2010s Swiss Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Diamond Fringe Necklace 14 Karat Gold Briolette Cut Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed blue topaz & diamond fringe necklace, crafted in 14 karat white gold. Briolette cut blue topaz measures (average) 7mm x 5mm. 5 approx. 0.02 carat round...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pasquale Bruni Citrine Topaz Peridot White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Citrine Topaz Peridot Chocker Necklace by Pasquale Bruni. With RBlue Topaz, Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Citrine This necklace comes with Box And Certificate. Detail...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold

Doris Panos White Topaz Mesh Diamond Necklace NCCH6410WG
Located in Wilmington, DE
Doris Panos White Topaz Mesh Diamond Necklace in 18k White Gold Diamonds 0.20 carat total weight Length 14" NCCH6410WG
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz

Doris Panos White Topaz Mesh Diamond Necklace NCCH6410
Located in Wilmington, DE
Doris Panos White Topaz Mesh Diamond Necklace in 18k yellow Gold Diamonds 0.20 carat total weight Length 14" NCCH6410
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Topaz

Handcraft Turquoise 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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

Handcraft 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, Topa...

Turquoise and Silver American Indian Heads Necklace Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Awesome Turquoise and Silver Necklace, assorted Turquoise shapes and sizes inter-spaced with Silver Indian Head discs. Hand crafted; appr...
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Late 20th Century Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Silver

Baroque Pearl, Blue Topaz and Lemon Citrine Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 18kt Yellow gold Necklace with 9 Baroque South Sea cultured pearls and 4 Lemon Citrine cabochons stations and 4 Blue Topaz cabochons stations. The Blue Topaz cabochon meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl and Diamond Choker Necklace and Bracelet Set, Topaz Center
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Art Deco, 18 karat white gold, pearl, blue topaz and diamond collar necklace and bracelet set. The necklace has an estimated 7.00 carats total weight in diamonds, 20.00 + carat natur...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

Turquoise Pearl and Sterling Silver Egyptian Goddess Necklace Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful free-form Turquoise and Sterling Silver Necklace, inter-spaced with Pearls and Sterling Silver accents, centered by an Egyptian Goddess...
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1980s Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Statement White Topaz & White Sapphire Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant White Topaz and White Sapphire Necklace. 161 pieces of concave-cut triangle white topaz, oval white topaz (220 ctw), and round white sapphires individually handset in platinu...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Blue Topaz Diamond and Mother of Pearl Choker Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Choker necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, mother-of-pearl and blue topaz. There are 156 round diamonds totaling 5.20 carats; G-H color and VS clarity. There are also six pe...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

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Topaz, Pearl, Blue Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold

Handcraft Multi-Color 18 Karat White Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHRISTIAN LACROIX Vintage Heart Choker in Silver Plate Metal
Located in Paris, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Heart Choker in Silver Plate Metal set with turquoise stone. Vintage jewel in very good condition. Made in France. Dimensions: total length of the ribbon 33 cm. Bro...
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Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Silver Plate

White Gold 18 Karat Diamond Topaz Feminine Tender Necklace
Located in Montreux, CH
GOLD 18K Diamond 40-RND-1,6-F/SI1A Діамант 40-RND-0,88-F/SI1A Діамант 40-RND-0,26-F/SI1A Topaz 35-41,44ct
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold

Iradj Moini Multi Strand Citrine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fantastic choker with six strands of irregular faceted Citrines featuring a signature Iradj clasp set with gemstones including topaz and peridot accented by rhinestones.
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1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Peridot, Citrine, Topaz

White Topaze and White Diamond Bracelet and Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Milano, Lombardia
An extraordinary piece this for its extreme versatility, as you can see the images the front of the necklace can also be worn as a bracelet depending on the occasion. The back made i...
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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold

Yellow Topaz Sapphires Diamonds Gold 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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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold

Natural 260 Carat Blue Topaz and Sapphire Diamond Necklace 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
260Ct. Natural Bue topaz Briolettes & Rose Cut Bead Necklace Clean and gorgeous aqua tone. The clasp: Natural Sappire: .85ct. .50ct diamonds, H-color, Vs-2 clarity. 53.0grams. 1...
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2010s American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Multicolored Flower Design Necklace
By Vaid
Located in Chicago, IL
18K yellow gold multi-colored flower design necklace set with 266 round faceted amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, iolite, peridot, and pink tourmaline. Length is 16.5 inches Diameter o...
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Hammerman Bros. 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Necklace
Located in Houston, TX
Hammerman Bros. collar necklace is composed of 18K yellow gold with carved turquoise and diamonds. There are 645 round diamonds that total 35.50 carats, G-H color and VVS-VS clarit...
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20th Century Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Whimsical Mexican Sterling and Turquoise Fish Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This Mexican sterling necklace has an oversized pendant made up of silver fish with turquoise eyes. The two rows of stylized fish are hinged together to add movement and to make this...
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1960s Mexican Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Choker Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Choker Necklace features 10 Oval Turquoise Cabochons with Bright Turquoise Blue color ...
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20th Century North American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant, Yellow Gold, Turquoise, Lapis, and Diamond Large Pendant by Montclair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Mid-20th Century 18k yellow gold pendant was created by highly regarded American manufacturer Montclair. It is in the style of a radiant flower with diamonds, fine tur...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fei Liu Prasiolite, Diamond and Topaz 18 Karat Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
An original creation by jewellery designer Fei Liu, this necklace offers versatility, doubling as both a choker and a pendant. The focal point is a prasiolite with exceptional transl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Gold & Gemstone Figural Snake Choker Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Victorian gold snake choker necklace. With smooth oval turquoise cabochons bezel set on top of snake head, round smooth garnet cabochons for ...
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Garnet, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold

Turquoise Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Fantastic 18 karat yellow gold choker necklace. Handmade by our craftsmen assembled with natural turquoise and diamonds. For any details, do not hesitate to write to us and our team ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz...

White Gold Pink Tourmaline Yellow Sapphire Blue Topaz Flower Choker
Located in Dallas, TX
Fun and light! These three small fixed flowers support one each pink tourmaline, yellow sapphire and blue topaz stones.
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond, Citrine, Blue Topaz Necklace and Ring Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold 54Gm
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Necklace and Ring set in 18 Karat yellow gold Necklace has a V shape Mother of pearl structure which has a center heart made up of 1/2 ...
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Gold Necklace with Topaz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold elegant Georgian necklace set with 18 graduating oval facetted oval topazes each richly decorated with cannetille and granulatio...
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1840s French Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Yellow Gold with Pink Quartz Amethyst Topaz Citrine and Diamonds Necklace
Located in GALLARATE, IT
Inspired by a bouquet of flowers , creates an elegant Necklace . Unique design by Stanoppi Jewellery since1948 in Italy . Modern Necklace in 18k yellow gold with Pink Quartz (oval ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold...

Blue Topaz Diamond Halo Necklace, 1.47 Carats Diamond and Royal Blue Topaz
Located in Austin, TX
Blue Topaz of this royal color is the most desirable color! The halo of diamonds makes the blue topaz really POP! The necklace adjusts from 16 to 18 inches so it will fit almost ever...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Topaz, Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Turquoise Diamond Heart Motif Collar Necklace, French
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold necklace featuring one pear shape Turquoise flanked with round brilliants and a heart motif collar. 5 Diamond Heart Links Approximately 2 Carats
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1970s French Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Mauboussin Turquoise, Chalcedony and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This impactful Art Deco collar necklace from 1929 is an early Art Moderne jewel by Mauboussin, a French maison daringly led by Georges and his engineer...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, Turquoise, Chalcedony, Platinum

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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