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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1980s
1970s Givenchy Gold + Amber Chainlink Vintage Long GG Logo 70s Necklace or Belt
By Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1970s GIVENCHY amber and gold long chain necklace or belt ! Features GG clasp closure. Looks great as a long necklace or wrapped around as a choker. Can also be wor...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
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...
Category
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gilbert Albert Vintage Floral Botryoidal Openwork Bib Necklace Yellow Gold 1970s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gilbert Albert vintage floral bib necklace in 18kt yellow gold, Switzerland, 1970s. Modelled as a sequence of asymmetrical openwork floral botryoidal panels with both polished and granular textured decoration, graduating in size from larger sections in the center, in a bib necklace fashion. This necklace is doubly secured with a click-shut clasp and a safety catch fitting.
Dimensions: approximately 16.5 x 14.0 (outer measurements); 11.5 x 12.5 cm (inner measurements). Gross Weight: 115.87g. Signature for Swiss jeweler Gilbert Albert; Lisbon import mark for 18kt gold; stamped "1TO"; stamped "750" for 18kt gold.
This item is in good condition, with marks and scratches consistent with general age and wear. Antique, period and vintage pieces, both signed and unsigned, are being offered as worn. Unless otherwise stated, all weights and quality factors have been graded as mounting permitted and using classic gemology and standard gemological equipment and might slightly differ from the assessments provided by other gemologists. Assessments related to period of manufacture or geographic origin of gemstones are expert opinions and may differ from the assessments provided by other professionals. Colors in the pictures/videos might slightly differ from the colors in real life. When certificated stones are being offered, the certificate or report will be mentioned. For additional information or clarification, please get in touch and our in-house team of expert GIA Graduate Gemologists and Registered Appraisers/Valuers will be happy to help.
Upon request, every item sold by Espadim 1985...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior CD Clasp Collar 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous and unusual vintage Dior logo collar. Featuring a broad omega style collar finished with a feature CD logo clasp that is simply standout cool. Wear the clasp to the front or back for timeless couture accessorising a la 80s runway...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Balenciaga Gilt Metal and Lava Rock Resin Choker Necklace
By Balenciaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Balenciaga Paris signed necklace from the 1980s. Features heavy gilt metal carved beaded choker complimented with resin lava rock or sponge-like beads. The resin beads have a...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Vintage Tiffany & Co Angela Cummings Rose Petal Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Mother Rose Petal Necklace by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co.
Details:
Necklace Length: 18.25"
Weight: 68.8 grams
Width: 34mm
Stamped Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co, 750...
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1970s Central American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Gilded Puffy Link Statement Choker Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 16" length
- Heavy matte gold plate
- Toggle clasp
- By Anne Klein (signed on hang tag)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- This item has been cleaned & polishe...
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Tiffany & Co. Somerset Mesh Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Somerset Mesh Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
Details:
Length: 17.5"
Width: 7mm
Weight: 49.8 grams
Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co 750 18k W ...
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1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Diamond Tennis White Gold Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Graduated natural diamond tennis necklace mounted in 14k white gold. There are 80 bezel set diamonds. It has an approximate total weight of 9 carats in diamonds. The clasp is a pus...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Monet Sugarloaf Inspired Statement Collar 1980s
By Monet
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A fabulous looking Vintage Monet Sugarloaf Necklace. Featuring pyramid inspired design throughout the links and the black resin embellishments. The black resin panels reminiscent of ...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Kaso Rigid Lucite Choker Necklace Green Yellow Shell and Starfish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gorgeous Lucite choker necklace designed by Harriet Bauknight for Kaso. Lucite rigid round molded choker contoured to the neck and ornate with removable pendant.
Rigid clear Lucite ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
18 Karat Yellow Gold Heart Onyx Moonstone Diamond Collar Necklace 6 Carats
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold wide collar necklace featuring Onyx Hearts, decorative Moonstones and 133 round brilliants weighing approximately 6 carats.
A...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Omega Choker Necklace with Pearl and Crystal Accents by Bijoux Cascio
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 18.5" total length, approx 16" wearable length
- Gold plated
- Faux pearl cabochons
- Crystal rhinestone details
- Loop closure
- By Bijoux Cascio (signed on ...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
1980s Chanel Gold Medallion Necklace
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Classic Chanel 1980s gold curb chain triple strand choker necklace. The medallion is in the shape of a shield and the Chanel lettering is accompa...
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1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Red Discs Dangling Choker Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Tone Red Discs Dangling Choker. Created for the defile. 12-16.5" around the Neck. The Drop Pieces are about 3" L...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Silver Tone Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Alexis Kirk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Alexis Kirk Articulated Silver Tone Choker Necklace. Can be so 1970s. This is very Couregges looking or Armani. It is a classic piece tha...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Tiffany & Co Diamond Choker Collar Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Collar Necklace by Tiffany & Co.
With 46 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity E color total weight app...
Category
1980s American Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Chanel Vintage Gripoix 4-Strand Baroque Pearl Choker with Medallion, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A exceptional four-strand Baroque yellow pearl choker with an octagonal jeweled-and-gold plate medallion clasp. Twenty six brilliant clear crystal stones surround the centerpiece of green poured Gripoix Paris Glass surmounted by a red Gripoix Paris Glass cabochon, ringed by an intricate gold-plated laurel wreath. The medallion clasp is gloriously attached to the pearl strands by rectangular "baguettes" each with six clear crystal stones.
Vintage 1980s. Stamped 'CHANEL, MADE IN FRANCE' on the back of medallion. Length is 15.25 inches overall. The octagonal medallion measures 1.50 inches H. x 1.50 inches W.
This exquisite Chanel choker can be worn with the medallion facing front and center, or in back on the nape of the neck.
From the glamorous 1980s, when Princess Diana made pearl-and-jeweled chokers...
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1980s French Baroque Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Diamond Choker
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Choker
Measurements: 14" long
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond
Buccellati Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Braided Rope Collar Chain Necklace
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
The exceptional Quality of Buccellati is witnessed in this exquisite piece.
Crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, with a rope with highly detailed braided accents.
An exceptional 15.75...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vintage Far Fan Mexico 925 Silver Choker
Located in Montreal, QC
Silver choker measuring 15 3/4 inches long x 1 1/8 inches wide, stamped Far Fan 925 Mexico. In good condition, circa 1980.
Category
1980s Mexican Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Satin Gilt Starfish Link Choker Necklace By Les Bernard, 1980s
By Les Bernard
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s
- 15" total length, can be adjusted down using extender chain
- 1.25" width
- Matte gold plating
- Hook clasp closure
-...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Givenchy Haute Couture Headlight Necklace, Provenance Bunny Mellon
By Givenchy
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
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal, Gold Plate
Givenchy Gilt & Enameled Zebra Print Statement Collar Necklace, Signed, 1980s
By Givenchy
Located in McKinney, TX
- Oversized, quintessential 80s piece
- Zebra motif
- Gold plated
- Black & white enamel detail
- Thick snake chain
- Signature "G" logo fold over cl...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Enamel
330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring
Located in New York, NY
330 Ct Natural Carved Blue Sapphire & 65 Ct Diamond Necklace Bracelet & Earring set in 18 Karat white gold 277gm
Choker just looks like a crown , and with litt...
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Deanna Hamro Dusty Rose Pearl Choker Circa 1980s
By Deanna Hamro
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Deanna Hamro Dusty Rose Pearl Choker. Four rows Of Dusty Rose Pearls on Gold Bars with Pearls with Long Chain and Dangling Pearl. Always a Chic Chok...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Choker with Dangling Poms Poms Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Beaded Black Choker with Dangling Poms Poms and Beads. Attributed to Yves Saint Laurent YSL but not signed. Tres Chic. 13"L 1.25" W around the ...
Category
1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Jack Boyd Hand Wrought Sterling California Studio Pegged Torque Choker Necklace
By Jack Boyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Hand wrought sterling silver torque choker necklace with peg design created by Jack Boyd of San Diego, California. Necklace measures approximately 17" and is unsigned. In very good ...
Category
1970s American Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tubogas Wide Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
A Classic Italian tubogas necklace. Tubogas translates literally to “gas pipe” and is the descriptive name given to a type of chain formed from a pair of interlocking gold strips wrapped tightly together. This forms a flexible and hollow tubular necklace...
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1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Necklace with Butterfly Clasp Necklace Circa 1980s
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Lanvin Gold Tone Necklace with Butterfly Clasp. Has Small Solid Squares that Make up the necklace of three rows. Very Special Piece fr...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Diamond & Gold Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Gold Choker Necklace
Round cut diamonds weighing: approximately 62.00 cts
Measurements: 13" in diameter
Metal Type: 18k yellow gold
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Chanel Chain Choker 1984
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
1984 Chanel collection 23
gold plated gripoix chain choker
Condition: very good
Category
1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Carved Onyx and Rock Crystal Diamond Necklace
Se with round & square cut diamonds,
Round Diamond Weight: approximately 11.25 cts
Square Diamond Weight: approximately 4.86 cts
M...
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1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Diamond, Onyx, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Yellow Sapphire & Mother of Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Sapphire & Mother Of Pearl Diamond Necklace
16 yellow orange sapphires approximately weighing 55.98 carats set in Mother of Pearl with 276 round cut diamonds approximately 1...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Massive Avant-garde Silver Metal Bird Design Articulated Choker Necklace c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Massive avant-garde silver plated metal bird design articulated choker necklace c 1970s
The unique artisan choker is designed with a rigid silver plated metal band
Adorned with a large silver plated articulated soaring bird figure
Makes a very striking, bold, eye-catching accessory
The choker necklace is unsigned very similar in design to Yves Saint Laurent's
bird themed runway chokers...
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1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Neck Ring with Amethyst Bullet Cabuchon
By Bent Knudsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bent Knudsen Sterling Silver Neck Ring with Amethyst Bullet Cabuchon
Designer: Bent Knudsen
Maker: Bent Knudsen
Design #:
Circa:
Dimensions: 4 5/8” x 5 1/4”
Country of Origin: Denm...
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1970s Danish Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Isabel Canovos Face Chain Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Isabel Canovos Face Chain Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. Iconic Isabel Canovos collectors piece. This is such a magnificent necklace. The face at the widest is 2".
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
1980s Fancy Large Textured Link 18K Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
The perfect way to enhance the look for that special woman.
This Italian estate necklace is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, this exquisite piece has 13 open links, fancy cushion...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold
Handcraft Freshwater Pearls 800 Thousandths Silver 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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1970s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver
Vintage Textured Yellow Gold Gemstones Collar Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful collar necklace made of textured 18k yellow gold featuring ruby, emerald and sapphire.
Comprised of the flat links are connected by hinges.
Stamped with maker's mark and a hallmark for 18k gold.
Measurements: 16" L x 3/4" H. The weight is 66.5 grams.
Vintage jewelry is something we can talk about for days. Since the subject is that big and has multiple aspects to discuss, we’d like to focus on the most important parts of it. Let’s define what the vintage jewelry...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Omega Choker Necklace 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Crystal Choker Necklace. With archive pieces from her own Dior collection displayed in London's highly acclaimed Dior Designer of Dr...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Yves Saint Laurent Paris Gilt Metal Link Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Charming Yves Saint Laurent Paris signed choker necklace. Large gilt metal link worked chain with geometric front medallion. "S" hook fastening with chain for necklace length flexibi...
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Antique 5.00 Carat Diamonds and Pearls Choker Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 5.00 Carat Diamonds And Pearls Choker necklace 18k White Gold. Beautiful iconic look very impressive work craftmanship.
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Grey mirrored glass 'leaf] necklace and earrings, Langani, Germany, 1970s
By Langani
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An unusual and striking necklace and earrings from this German designer, always innovative and distinctive. Constructed with very small individual metal 'beads' that form the line of...
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1970s German Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Maison Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent Pastel Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Maison Robert Goossens for Yves Saint Laurent unusual pastel tinted rock crystal hand knotted necklace. Composed of large nugget tumbled beads in...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
Barry Kieselstein Vintage Mermaid Gold Pearl Necklace
By Kieselstein
Located in Miami, FL
This impressive designer Barry Kieselstein necklace ** comprises 4 strands of lustrous silk-strung cultured pearls of an enchanting 'pinkish white' color, measuring 7mm in diameter. The pearl strands are intersected by 5 yellow gold cylindrical profiles three of which are decorated with the artfully sculptured full silhouette of a mermaid, rendered in 18K matted yellow gold, each mermaid holding an oval-faceted pink tourmaline, cumulatively weighing 2.85cts. This designer necklace secures with a sturdy sliding clasp and remains in pristine condition.
**Barry Kieselstein donated this unique pearl necklace...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Semiprecious Lapis Amethyst Onyx Glass Enamel Pearl Choker Necklace c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Semi precious lapis, amethyst, jet onyx glass enamel suntan pearl choker necklace c 1970s
The dramatic necklace is designed with a large stationary brass ...
Category
1970s Unknown Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Brass, Enamel
Kurt Wayne 18.50cts Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Celebrity Necklace
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
This high polish oversized Kurt Wayne diamond necklace is Crafted in solid hefty 18K yellow gold with a polished finish, with a crossover fancy link design.
links adorned by (21) ro...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1980s Galanos Rhinestone Choker with Black Teardrop Beads
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Over the top fabulous 1980s Galanos 2" thick choker set in silver metal with large round rhinestones. Adorned with nine black tear drop shaped beads that ...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold Polished Collar Link Necklace
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Polished Y Link Collar Necklace Measuring 16 Inches Long. Hidden Clasp With Figure 8 Safety. Finished Weight is 32.3 Grams.
Category
1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 34.85 Carat Total Weight Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 34.85 Carat Blue Sapphires and Diamonds Tennis Chain Necklace. Very elegant and bold presentable featuring approx 4.10 carat in t...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Andrew Grima Jade Bead and Gold Choker Necklace 1973
By Andrew Grima
Located in New York, NY
A rare jade bead "peas in pods" and 18 karat gold choker necklaces, by Andrew Grima, 1973. Stamped GRIMA, HJ Co, British hallmark.
The necklace is a collect...
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1970s British Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold & Diamond .56ct Horse Head Choker Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
An 18 karat yellow gold choker necklace. The center of the necklace is set with 2 blackened gold horse heads facing each other. Their manes are set round brilliant diamonds as well a...
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1980s French Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
UnoAErre 18 Karat Yellow Gold Egyptian Style Collar Necklace 146.2 Grams Italy
By UnoAErre
Located in New York, NY
Very cool UnoAErre necklace featuring beaded Egyptian motif in the front extended on a link wide chain weighing 146.2 grams.
Sits nicely on the neck.
Great Conversation Piece!
Category
1980s Italian Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
YVES SAINT LAURENT Logo Geometric Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Don't miss out on this electric 80's piece of art! This Yves Saint Laurent necklace will bring out your edgy side. It features a full neckline of geometric shapes embossed and engrav...
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1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces
Gold Chunky Oval Link Chain Choker Necklace By Anne Klein, 1980s
By Anne Klein
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 17" length
- 1" width links
- Gold plated
- Toggle clasp
- By Anne Klein (signed on hang tag)
- Circa 1980s
- Estate acquired
- Good vintage condition with l...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
White Acrylic Chevron Choker Necklace By Monet, 1970s
By Monet
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s
- 16" length
- 1" width
- Gold plated
- White plastic
- Clasp closure
- By Monet (signed on clasp, hang tag an...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces
Vintage Pomellato White Yellow Gold Choker Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A glossy vintage choker by Pomellato made of two tone 18k gold. Has a meticulously crafted shape designed to sit perfectly around a neck. Stamped with the maker's mark and a hallmark...
Category
1970s Vintage Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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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