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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Revival
Rare 12.40 carat Colombian Emerald & Diamond Cuban Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Experience the unparalleled beauty of Colombian emeralds with this breathtaking 14k yellow gold necklace. At its center, a magnificent 12.40 carat sugar loaf-shaped emerald captivate...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Rhinestone Diamante Pear Shape Choker Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Rhinestone Diamante Pear Shape Choker Circa 1980s. This necklace is both chic and fun! It's so simple yet packs a powerful punch. My photos don't do it justice. You can sav...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

25 Carat Riviera Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
A 25 carat round diamond tennis necklace featuring F color and a mix of VVS to VS clarity diamonds with excellent luster and performance would be an extraordinary piece of jewelry. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond

Vintage Hollywood Red Carpet 130 Carats Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Red Carpet 130 Carats Diamond Necklace With more than 130 carats, baguette, round, marquise and pear-shaped diamonds are set at ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Denbe Diamanté Prong Set Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Denbe Diamanté Prong Set Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. This is a beautiful necklace in excellent condition. It is a minimalist piece that is very chic. It has five rows that a...
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1960s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

William DeLillo 1970s Egyptian Revival Collar / Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A truly elegant statement necklace, circa 1974, by Avant-garde fashion jewelry designer William DeLillo of NYC. The necklace is in the Egyptian revival style popular in the early 197...
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1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Gold Tone Choker Necklace. Slopes down in the front. It would look good on a t-shirt, a turtle neck, or a white blo...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Brass Domes Chocker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This bold strong and emphatic design is constructed of large oxidized brass domes, linked into a high fitting collar. Looking medieval and luscious, like out of a a movie, this beautiful and very simple necklace commands attention even in its more subtle tones of warm bronze. It is Wabi Sabi, and is great as part of a layering of chains around the neck for a spectacular fashion moment. Each high dome is finished off with two wire bands at the bottom edge. Constructed in 1984, the rich coloration of the brass is warm and comforting. Wabi Sabi is the Japanese term that means aged, used, worn, filled with character and spirit through use, old, spirited, and Robert Lee Morris loves it. So much of his jewelry has the Wabi Sabi quality, which is the opposite of glitz and sparkly bling so associated with jewelry in the first place. Morris spent 4 years living in Japan as a child, his father a USAF officer and pilot, and was very inspired by the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetic and culture. Therefore one can see this exemplified in the colors of the metal and materials he uses; tarnished and oxidized brass, copper bronze and sometimes even darkened silver. The occasional use of leather or Elk skin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Brass

Series Moonlight 1.44 ct Diamond Necklace
Located in Istanbul, TR
This delicate necklace features a string of small 14K yellow gold beads, elegantly spaced to form a refined silhouette. The design is accented by charming motifs of small clusters of...
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2010s Turkish Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Esha Randel MOP with Diamante Bars Choker Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Esha Randel MOP with Diamante Bars Choker Circa 1950s. This is a very tiny choker that is so elegant and looks like fine jewelry. The mother-of-pearl has a little hint of cr...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Diamond Spiral Gold Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Magnificent! Exclusive Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Necklace. Hand set with 1026 Brilliant-cut Diamonds, F/VS1, weighing approx. 5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Robert Lee Morris Brass Four Disc Choker
Located in New York, NY
This striking and powerful statement necklace is made of polished brass. The high polish makes this look like a massive solid gold necklace, which is the ultimate fashion jewelry tri...
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2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Brass

26.50 Carat Graduated Tennis Necklace Round Diamonds Necklace D/F COLOR
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 26.50 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkl...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Designer Signature Alex & Lee Multi Gemstone and Cord Statement Bib Necklace 786
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Signature Alex & Lee Beautifully Hand-crafted Multi-Shape Multi-Gemstone Opals, Dichroic Glass, Fumed Rock Crystal & Bismith, Pearls and Grape Cord Stateme...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone

Robert Lee Morris Wide Triple Band Brass Collar
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular brass collar is very dramatic and strong. It is easy to get on and off as the fit is perfect for an average female neck, and the positive negative effect is stunning...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Brass

Five Strand Crystal Encrusted Lion Statement Choker Necklace By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 16" length with additional 4" extender chain - 2" x 2" lion head focal area - Antique gold tone - Multi-colored crystal pavé - 5 strands of faux champagne pearl...
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1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Horsebit Equestrian Choker
Located in Atlanta, GA
Introducing the Horse Bit Choker, a masterpiece of sophistication and grace. Impeccably crafted in radiant 18k gold, this choker embodies timeless elegance. Elevate your look with th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Modern Baume Creation Labradorites Vermeil Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in vermeil, silver overlaid with yellow gold This feminine choker features cushion-cut briolette labradorites in a closed setting, separated by rings. The clasp is a snap ho...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Labradorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

Natural Pear Emerald Necklace Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
Introducing our exquisite natural pear emerald necklace with baguette diamonds, a stunning piece of fine jewelry crafted in 14 karat w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold, 14k Gold

Baume Modern Parma Jade Jadeite Beads 18 Karat White Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation, unique piece. Necklace made of a fall of round parma-colored jade jadeite beads, featuring a ratchet clasp in 18K white gold bead. Length : 46 cm approximately. Beads...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GIA Certified 29 Carat Flawless/VS Clarity Riviera Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the epitome of luxury and refinement with our mesmerizing 2.00 carat center FG FL-VS Riviera Necklace. Crafted to perfection, this masterpiece boasts a total carat weight of 2...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

AAA+ Larimar Ball Necklace with 5.63 Carat Grey Diamonds sky-blue Cloudy Beauty
Located in Viena, Viena
this cloudy beauty comes from the Dominican Republic and is called Larimar 20 mm balls necklace in top quality, wonderful pattern distribution, processed in our traditional goldsmith...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Larimar, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Necklace with pearl and pear shape diamond up to 1.01ct 18k pink gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k pink gold necklace set with a drop shape pearl and a pear shape facet cut diamond up to 1.01ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: necklace is 45 cm long and 1.3 m...
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2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

18k Modern Pear Cut Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning 18k multicolor sapphire and diamond necklace is a masterpiece of modern design. The vibrant pear-cut sapphires, totaling 64.32 carats, are set in 18k white gold. The sp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Brown Lucite Crystal Necklace YSL, 2003
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In 1999, Tom Ford took over as the creative director for Yves Saint Laurent. Ford, like Saint Laurent, is noted for a hyper-progressive vision that tends to bring multiple layers to his design work. For Ford, this is usually an underlying or overt layer of sensuality. Seen in various iterations on the 2003 runway, this YSL lucite...
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Early 2000s French Modern Choker Necklaces

IGI Certified 26.58 Carat Burma Ruby & 18.85 Carat Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Prepare to make a statement with this breathtaking IGI certified 26.58ct Ruby & 17.85ct Natural Diamonds Necklace in 18K White Gold. Crafted with exquisite artistry and attention to ...
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graduated Tennis Necklace in with 3-Prong Set Round Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning and impressive Riviera Necklace features substantial Diamond weight of 25 Carats in beautifully graduated Round Brilliant Cut gems all certified by GIA with a sparkly e...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold

53 Carat Natural Untreated Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous necklace Experience the epitome of luxury with our stunning 53 carats Diamonds Riviera Necklace crafted meticulously in 14K White Gold, boasting a weight of 32.55 gram...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified 48 Carat Riviera Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite 17' Tennis necklace in platinum with basket prong set 17' Tennis necklace in platinum with basket prong set GIA certified G-H/VVS1-SI1 cushion cut diamonds.
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Robert Lee Morris Forged Sterling Silver Wire Collar
Located in New York, NY
Forged in heavy sterling silver wire, this handsome and dramatic neckband fits the neck body form just perfectly, with large looping forms that are hammered so there is a thick and t...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 1980s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Omega Layered Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 18K Yellow Gold Omega Layered Necklace - The 18K gold links are 2.7mm wide with a brushed finish. The layered chain is attached with a leaf design link and the clasp i...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alexis Bittar Signed Designer Spiral Swarovski Crystal Gray Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Alexis Bittar Signed Designer Sparkling Swarovski Crystal Spiral Ring Gray Pearl Choker Necklace. Lobster claw clasp. Approx. 17” long, measured straight ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Pearl

Guy Laroche Vintage Tribal Inspired Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Guy Laroche Paris tribal choker necklace features a dangling design with charms in African-inspired mask and shield shapes, possibly Massai inspiration, with carved an...
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Italian diamond choker necklace set in 18K Yellow and White gold. The total carat weight is 0.75. The color of the stones are F-G, the clarity is SI1-SI2. The necklace is 16 inches.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sterling Silver Vintage Italian Hallmark Twisted Link Sculptural Collar Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage Italian sterling silver chic twisted link necklace is vintage and hallmarked but not legible. The choker collar necklace is timeless. It says 25T as the 9 is not visible...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

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

Chanel 18K Yellow Gold Multicolor Gemstone and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Stunning multicolor gemstone necklace crafted in 18K yellow gold by Chanel. Fits like a collar around your neck making a glamorous stateme...
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20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold

Gianmaria Buccellati Torsade Necklace Amethyst Citrine 18k Gold Gemstone Vintage
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed Buccellati torsade necklace, finished with a 18 karat yellow gold clasp. Three strands of briolette faceted citrine a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

c1983 Tiffany & Co Necklace Hematite Multi Strand Torsade Signed Paloma Picasso
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant and finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co multi strand hematite torsade necklace crafted in sterling silver, designed by Paloma Picasso. Hematite is strung onto 8 strands. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Hematite, Sterling Silver

18K Rose Gold Classic Diamond Tennis Necklace DTW:5.20cts
Located in New York, NY
Handmade 18K Rose Gold Classic Tennis Necklace with 169 Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds D color VVS1 clarity, weighting in total of 5.20 carats, This stunning piece is 16.00 inches long...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length - Gold plated - Rose quartz gemstone slice - Fold over clasp - By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estat...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Quartz

Modern Second Hand 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Pendant Torque Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This second-hand yellow gold necklace is made of a rigid round gold wire, like a torque necklace, onto which a heart-shaped ope...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Caputi Resin Choker Necklace Gold and Orange Pebbles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Angela Caputi, made in Italy, choker necklace features gilded metallic coating resin elements contrasted with burnt orange flat beads. Each organic pebble...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

1995 Vintage Chanel Choker Necklace Double Strand 12mm Faux Pearls Gripoix Clasp
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel double-strand choker necklace finished with a crystal and blue stone textured Gripoix clasp (circa 1995). The necklace features 12mm faux pearls of irregular shape w...
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Base Metal

Bulgari Gold Enamel and Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Absolutely smashing choker necklace by Bulgari with black enamel; gold and diamonds. The body of the necklace is sprinkled with 26 diamonds weighing approximately 2.5 carats. The center element has approximately 3.6 carats of diamonds encircling the enamel. The necklace is hinged in the middle and clasps in the back. It measures 4 5/8 inches interior diameter and 4 3/4 inches from the interior top to bottom. It fits a small/medium neck. This elegant and unusual necklace...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Bespoke Three-Row Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond and Sapphire Clasp
Located in London, GB
Elegant and iridescent, this timeless Akoya pearl three strand necklace combines elegance with a glamour of yesteryear. The two outer pearl strands draw a pinkish hue to compliment t...
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2010s British Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

3.95 Carat Marquise Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Choker Necklace 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 14-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 3.95 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Tennis Necklace with Detachable 7.61 carat Green Tourmaline Pendant
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Medium Taylor Necklace with Mint Green Tourmaline Pendant
Versatile. Refined. Designed to Move with You. The Taylor Necklace is our signature answer to modern versatility—a timeless...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Robert Lee Morris Brass Crop Circle Collar
Located in New York, NY
Crop circle designs have always fascinated RLM, and this wide impressive collar is a major statement necklace. Forged brass sheet is formed into a collar ...
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2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Brass

14 Carat SI/H Baguette Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
Cast from 18-karat gold, these exquisite necklace is handset with 14.20 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW SPECTRUM JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Multi Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
3 Strands of 18K yellow gold bead link choker necklace with bezel set cabochon sapphires, emeralds and rubies, 18 round brilliant cut diamonds approx 2.00 cts G-H color SI, 12 square...
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1980s Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M Custom 5.00 cts Graduated Tennis Necklace 16.5" 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated half way diamond tennis necklace containing 5.00 cts of round brilliant cut diamonds.Color FG SI clar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tabbah, Rare Diamonds Choker Necklace, 1988
Located in Paris, FR
TABBAH, Spectacular Choker Diamonds Necklace created in 1988. The piece holds 74 carats of rounds diamonds and 11 carats of baguettes in beautifull spherical central elements. The platinum setting displays the diamonds in a curved movement that draws diamonds waves. All diamonds, like always with the Maison Tabbah, are top quality, of the most beautiful white (F-G+), clarity (VVS) and perfectly cut. The piece was manufactured in France, and is a true masterwork. Nabil Tabbah is known for his work among the best Parisians workshops, like André Vassort, Pierre Brun...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Designer Signature Alex & Lee Multi Gemstone and Cord Statement Bib Necklace 172
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Signature Alex & Lee Beautifully Hand-crafted Multi-Shape Multi-Gemstone Baltic Amber, Dinosaur Bone, Botryoidal Citrine, Tiger Eye, Pearl, Hand Dyed Knott...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Multi-gemstone, Vermeil

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Soft Jet Linked Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Looking like soft supersonic jets, flying in perfect heel to toe formation, Robert Lee Morris has created this iconic fluid necklace of sterling silver castings, linked from behind to make a modern...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Massive 18K Yellow Gold, Hammered Finish, Italian Scroll Motif Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This massive and striking 18K yellow gold Italian choker necklace was manufactured during the Mid-20th Century, to the very highest standards of the gold crafting art. It is finished...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co Seahorse Link Necklace Peretti Sterling Silver Estate 16" Choker
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed estate Tiffany & Co 'seahorse' link necklace, crafted in sterling silver. Designed by the famed Elsa Peretti the necklace features stylized 'seahorse' ...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Etruscan Pink Sapphire Turquoise 18K Gold Antique Station Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of three tiers of swagged cable link chain suspended between stations Designed as Maltese forms with granulation and filigree detailing Bezel set with cushion cut sapphires...
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1860s Etruscan Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

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Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DIana M. Custom 19.50 cts 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 16.5" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 19.50 cts brilliant cut round diamonds 103 stones 0.19 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White 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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