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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Emerald
Gemstone: Citrine
Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast in 18 karat yellow gold, this stunning choker necklace is set in alluring 2.45 carats of emeralds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k 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

26.61 Carat Emerald 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Statement Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat white gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 26.61 carats Emerald and 21.0 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the late...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Emerald Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Necklace for Her
Located in Montreux, CH
NECKLACE 18K White Gold Diamond 1.07 Cts/70 Pcs Emerald 27.34 Cts/9 Pcs With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva based jewellery brand, which ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, White Gold

39.0 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14-karat gold, this exquisite necklace is hand set with 39.0 carats Emerald and 19.75 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 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

Edwardian Citrine Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and finely detailed facet cut Sparkling Citrine beads necklace suspending an Exquisite embossed Thistle and Vine frame pendant set with a facet cut Marquis Citrine. Neckla...
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

18 Karat Gold 3.68 Carat Emerald and 4.31 Carat Diamond Necklace and Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This cleverly designed 18 karat yellow gold necklace by Cellini Jewelers NYC, is set with round Diamonds and Emeralds. The Diamonds and Emeralds encompass the front section of the ne...
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1990s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

57.52 Carat Emerald Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Maharaja Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
The Maharaja collection inspired by the Moghul Era & Indian heritage. A stunning necklace handmade in 14K gold and sterling silver. It is set in 57.52 carats emerald, 104.62 carats p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

28.25 Carat Emerald 14 Karat Gold Diamond Necklace
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 14 karat gold, this stunning necklace is hand set with 28.25 carats Emerald and 19.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold

Handcraft Sardinian Coral 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Emeralds Drop 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 white gold drop necklace. Handmade by our artisans assembled with Sardinian coral,emeralds and diamonds. Necklace total weight 38.20 grams Diamonds weight 3 karat Coral weight 12 grams Emeralds weight 2 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A grand emerald and diamond necklace. 39.09 carats of fine green emerald, 48.47 carats of white round and pear shaped diamonds. Set in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Suite Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace and Earrings 16.7 Carat
Located in US
Retro Style Suite Colombian Nature AAA Emerald Cabochon Diamond Necklace and Earring Set 16.70 Carat. The center of the necklace is made up of an S link. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

25 Carat Natural Oval Emerald Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in US
Extraordinary 25.00 carat of fine Colombian emerald choker necklace crafted with 76 quality graduated oval cut natural grass green Colombian emeralds. Medium green color/ VS in clarity. 18 inches in Length. Emerald Enhancement...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black Diamond Emerald Gold Snake Necklace Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Diamond Emerald 14K Yellow Gold Snake Necklace Pendant Sterling Silver Chain J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Made in 14K Gold with Silver Chain Inspi...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Black Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Si...

Pat Saling Triple Strand Citrine Gold Bead Necklace
By Pat Saling
Located in New York, NY
Beads Designed & signed by Pat Saling set of 3 polished Citrine Beads interspersed by 20t gold decorative Elements. Circle & Bar closing. Can be refigured...
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1980s American Baroque Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Coral 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, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold, 18k Gold

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

1980s GIA Emerald Diamond Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This artistically designed pendant necklace with distinctly cut diamonds and a prominent GIA Certified Genuine emerald is crafted in solid 18K white gold, weighing 68.5 grams and mea...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

12.34 Carats Colombian Emerald Diamond Cocktail Pendant Necklace 18 Karat
Located in US
The Incredible Cocktail Emerald and Diamond Pendant Chain feature six natural Colombian Emeralds Approx. 12.00 carats 0.12 carats Diamond Color G-H/ Clarity S1-S2 Emeralds Weighting 12.34 cwt Diamond Weighting 0.12 cwt Emerald Color ~ Medium Light Green The Emeralds & Diamond Bezel set 18K...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Pink Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold 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 selle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k 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

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

Vintage Floral Emerald and Diamond Necklace
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Elegant 18 K white and yellow gold necklace of floral design. Set with 7 Emerald cabochons weighing approximately 3.50 ct and 252 brillinat cut diamonds of circa 5 ct, H color and vs...
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1980s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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...

Necklace in Contemporary Art Design, Silver and Gold with a Natural Citrin Heart
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A must have of La Nouvelle Bague company in. the years Silver and yellow gold total weight of the gold 18 kt gr
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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver

Chunky Chain Choker Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby Key Chakra Stones Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chunky Chain Choker Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby Key Chakra Stones Gold Necklace J DAUPHIN necklace "Crystal Mind" with Gold plated key and chakra gems Rubies, Orange Sapphi...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...

Pauline Trigere Citrine Geode Collar
Located in New York, NY
Unique Pauline Trigere Citrine Geode Collar from the 1960's. This hand hammered brass collar, was custom crafted in Denmark to her modernist design. A ra...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Brass, Gilt Metal

Necklace Yellow and White Gold 18 Karat with Emeralds and Sapphires
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rigid necklace in two colors of gold made with two hollow rods that are surmounted and surpassed in the center finishing with an oval cut in which two sapphires and two emeralds cut ...
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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Sapphire, 18k 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

Sacchi Ruby Emerald Shapphire Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous Satin Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace embellished with Multi-Color Precious Gemstones, from Sacchi’s “Klimt” Collection, hand-crafted with lost-wax casting technique. Lost-wax...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold, Emerald and Diamond Necklace, circa 1850
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Antique gold, emerald and diamond necklace circa 1850. This necklace features One square step cut cushion cut emerald with an approximate weight of .6...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond 61.00 Carat One of a Kind Necklace 18K
Located in US
A guaranteed statement piece , this exquisite Emerald Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Tutti Frutti Garden One of a Kind Necklace Primary Stones: 100% Natural Ruby Shape or Cut Rubies: Mix-Cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

Emerald Diamond Gold Woven Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate 18kt Yellow Gold Necklace, highly polished, with alternating Emeralds & Diamonds interwoven into a complex & colorful Tapestry. 99 square cut clean & white Diamonds weigh...
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1980s Italian Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar"
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Important Old Gold Queen's Necklace or "Ranihaar" with a rigid choker with 7 diamond flowers between 2 emerald chords and Basra Pearls on top, multiple tria...
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Early 20th Century Indian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl

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 ...

KT 2, 57 Emerald Ruby, and KT 3, 55 Diamond Rose Gold 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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Late 20th Century Italian Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Art Deco Cultured Pearl , Diamond and Emerald Neckalce
Located in New York, NY
The clasp set with center emerald cut emerald approximate weight 1.50 carats, one large old mine round cut diamond 1.00 carats
one large old mine cut round diamonds 0.75 carat,...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald

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

Emilio Jewelry Certified Natural Zambian Emerald Necklace And Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Featuring all natural untreated Zambian Emeralds. Main stone of the chain: 25 emeralds totaling approximately 65.07 carats Main stone of earrings: 2 emeralds totaling approximately ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 55.00 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 55 carats total weight. Every Diamond is Gia certified. G-H Color sizes graduating from .30ct each-1.00ct each diamond and the majority to .30-.70 Clarity range: Inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, 18k 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...

Handcraft Emeralds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Drop 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, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marina J woven pearl choker with multi color semi precious beads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous One of A Kind Choker made by Marina J . This elegant Choker is made of multi sized Pearls intricately woven together into a tight Lace like design. The Pearls are woven with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver

Antique Georgian Citrine Riviere Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An antique Riviere necklace is certainly a wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection and this wonderful early 19th century citrine example...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

Emilio Jewelry 65.48 Carat Emerald Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From the vault at Emilio Jewelry located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Diamond Weight: 32.56 carats D-G Vs1-Vs2 Emerald Stone Weight: 32.93 carats, impeccable vivid green brigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Necklace White Gold White Diamonds Emeralds Tsavorite Sapphires Micromosaic
Located in London, GB
Description It's a bright rainbow, new colour geometries, vibrant nuances that capture and amplify the stones' natural glow, and millimetre-sized micromosaic tesserae.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified Vivid Green Emerald Necklace and Earring
Located in New York, NY
From The Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry Located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue, Showcasing a very special and rare certified natural vivid green emerald necklace and earring set...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

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

Emilio Jewelry Certified 117.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Emerald Suite
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry New York, a Suite of the rarest and finest quality old mine Muzo Emeralds available. The emeralds are vivid green color and excellent transparency. Be the one and only! If you are interested in only one of the pieces please let us know, we may consider breaking up the suite. Kindly inquire for details. Pendant: RD Dia 2.18 ct PS Dia 1.98 ct EM 24.53 ct Necklace: Diamonds 34.19 cts Emerald: 24.53cts Earrings: SM RD 42 pc 1.26 cts Big RD 70 pc 3.10 cts Pear Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

Emilio Jewelry 52.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Vivid Green Emerald Suite
Located in New York, NY
From the Emilio Jewelry Museum Vault in New York at wholesale prices, Please inquire for details. Emeralds: Approximately 32.90cts Diamonds: 20....
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

Emilio Jewelry Certified 62.00 Carat Colombian Muzo Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault At Emilio Jewelry Vault in New York, Set in 18k gold featuring a certified Colombian vivid green center 24.53cts vivid green in co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald

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...

IGR Certified Yellow Gold Diamond and Columbian Emerald Necklace
Located in London, GB
A stunning emerald and diamond necklace in 18k yellow gold. The main body of the necklace features 5 square mixed cut natural emeralds of Columbian origin. The emeralds have a total ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

40 Carat Colombian Vivid Green Muzo No Oil Set
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing certified Colombian emeralds totaling approximately 40 carats for the set of necklace, ring, and earrings. These emeralds are untreated/no oil and Vivid Green Muzo Color. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

Emilio Jewelry 36 Carat Colombian Emerald Muzo Color Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing Vivid green Muzo color Colombian emeralds certified by Grs, you will be awed by how striking and perfectly matched these rare emeralds are. Approximately 28 carats of eme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

Chocker in 18 Karat Gold Amethyst and Citrine and White Diamond
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Adjustable chocker in 18kt gold wonderfull amethyst cut and citrin whit white diamonds ct 0,15
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, White Diamond, Citrine, 18k Gold

22.00 Carat AAA Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in US
Four Prongs And Bezel Set 18k Yellow Gold Graduated Brilliant Round Cut Diamonds And Colombian Natural Emerald Tennis Necklaces. The Necklace W...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k 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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