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Diana M. Custom 17.80 cts 3 Prongs Graduated Tennis Necklace 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 17.80 cts round diamonds set in 3 prongs. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 16.75 Cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 16.75 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 107 stones 0.15 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.23.10 cts 3 Prong 18k White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 23.10 cts of round brilliant diamonds 89 stones 0.26 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 14kt White Gold Graduated Riveira Tennis Necklace 17.60 cts 4 prong
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 17.60 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 107 stones 0.17 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 14kt White Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace 20.00 cts 4 prong
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 20.00 cts of round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for ove...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 20.05 cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 20.05 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 93 stones 0.22 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, 18k Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Velvet Choker Necklace
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Realized by hand in Nathalie Jean's atelier, Nakkar Choker pays homage to the pearl, a symbol of divinity, royalty and luxury that has fascinated and inspired since the dawn of time. A simple 18 karat gold band encircles the precious sphere and gracefully bisects a double-faced Japanese velvet...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat Choker Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
Delicate necklace made entirely by hand by artisans in southern Italy composed in 18-karat white gold, natural diamonds and small natural corals that enrich the design. A simple jewe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Yellow Gold Diamond Panthère De Cartier Necklace N7059200
Located in London, GB
A striking Cartier 18k yellow gold diamond necklace from the Panthère De Cartier collection. The necklace features a panther motif with bold black lacquer spots, a round brilliant cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 24.54 cts 3-prong 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 24.54 cts of round brilliant diamonds 95 stones 0.26 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.60 cts Round 3 Prong 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 23.60 cts of round brilliant diamonds 89 stones 0.27 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 21.20 Cts Round 4 Prong Graduate 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 16.5" graduated 4 prong tennis necklace 21.20 cts diamonds Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 14kt Yellow Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace Featuring 10.00 cts
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 10.00 cts of round diamonds, 17" Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Diana M. 14kt White Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace 20.00 cts prong
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace 20.00 cts round brilliant diamonds 93 stones 0.21 each set in a 4 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Wiese 18ct Yellow Gold fringe-style Archaeological Revivalist Style Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A French gold necklace by Wièse c.1890, designed in the archaeological revivalist style, the fringe-style necklace strung with alternate polished spherical beads and phallic motifs w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 16.35 cts 16.5"
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis riviera necklace 16.35 cts round diamonds.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut. 16.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt Yellow Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace Featuring 11.15 cts
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 11.15 cts of round diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.41 cts 3 Prongs1 8k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 23.41 cts of round brilliant diamonds 95 stones 0.25 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL Rive Gauche Vintage Gold Tone Braided Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche vintage gold tone braided necklace. T-bar and toggle closure. Embossed YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Made in France. Indicative measurements : min....
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chopard Rose Gold Teardrop Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Chopard 18k rose gold teardrop link motif necklace. Measuring 16" in length and 16mm in width. Hallmarked Chopard, 750, 81/1546-43, 3085972. Weight of the piece - 171.4 grams.
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paul Binder Swiss Modern Diamond Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1980s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. This spectacular Swiss Modern necklace threads a fine line between Organic and Brutalist design. The look is all about the 9.0...
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1980s Swiss Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Jean Vitau Vintage 18k Gold Set Necklace and Earrings Gemstones Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage Jean Vitau 18k gold set comprises of a necklace and earrings. The set features cabochon amethyst and garnet. The necklace is comprised of graduated gold beads strung on a g...
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1990s American Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 18kt necklace featuring 11.00cts of diamonds and 12.00 cts of cabochons
Located in New York, NY
18kt two tone multi-stone necklace featuring 11.00 cts of pave round diamonds and 12.00 cts of cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold

1980s Chrysoprase Diamond Gold Pendant Curb Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting a gorgeous one of its kind pendant collar necklace crafted in 18K solid Yellow gold features a Chrysoprase pendant scallop pattern carved design meticulously adorned with ...
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1980s Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Roman Malakov GIA Certified 23.45 Carat Total Fancy Intense Yellow Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An important and very rare diamond necklace showcasing a row of graduating radiant cut fancy intense yellow diamonds, surroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ella Gafter Sapphire Diamond Briolette Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace features five flower-like motifs set with brilliant color faceted round blue Ceylon sapphires and a diamond center. Each flower is attached to a design set with round di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace with Gold & Diamond Clasp Pristine Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
This 16" strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls features large and luminous pearls. 8.31mm, 8.24mm, 8.19mm, 8.04mm, 8.29mm, 8.43mm, 8.51mm: these are measurements I took of the pearls at random. In the world of cultured Akoya pearls, 8mm is the delineating mark; 8mm and larger are considered "luxury" pearls because of the time and risk involved in culturing pearls this large. The longer a pearl stays in the water, the thicker the nacre but the greater the chances for malformation. With this strand, we have the ideal: uniform, round pearls with thick nacre, and gorgeous luminosity, but without the pits and surface imperfections, we often see in pearls of this size and vintage. The vast majority of Akoya pearls are 6mm and 7mm. All of these pearls are 8mm and well beyond. If the classic 16" length feels too short for you, it's easy for your jeweler to add a bit of length by having the pearls restrung with double knots and French wire. In this way, you can transform this into a 17" necklace. This necklace, created in the 1950s, features two strands of 75 top-quality cultured Akoya pearls in a near-ivory tone without any evidence of pinking, the dying process the vast majority of cultured Akoya pearls undergo to give them a light pink blush. These pearls lack that artificial tint. The clasp is measures 23mm x 19.47 and was hand-fabricated. The clasp is formed into the shape of a flower with six small, full-cut diamonds prong-set in the center Interestingly, the diamonds are of far better quality than such small stones on a necklace clasp need to be. They are near-colorless (G-I) and clean (VS2). Together they weigh .25 carats. The clasp is unmarked but tests as 14K. This is the ultimate classic double-strand cultured Akoya necklace...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold

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

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Basket Weave Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Basket Weave Choker Necklace, circa 1980s. A great little light choker that will look great in winter or summer. Just add it to your white shirt look and y...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vivid Diamonds 47.25 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Diamond and Ruby necklace finely crafted in platinum, featuring Red Burma Rubies and white diamonds weighing approximately 47.25 carats total. This exceptional necklace s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Platinum

Christian Dior by John Galliano black beaded Masai choker necklace, ss 1999
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Christian Dior Choker Necklace ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Spring-Summer 1999 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Made in France ▪ Black faceted beads ▪ Black metal hardware ▪ 18 strands around the neck ▪ 2 additional strands hang lower and features a large teardrop bead encased in metal ▪ Extra-long bead strand...
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1990s French Choker Necklaces

Tiffany and Co. 18KY Gold Vannerie Vintage Basket Weave Choker Necklace 17" Long
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Vintage choker necklace from the Vannerie collection finely crafted in 18 Karat yellow gold in a basket weave design with a large folding snap and hook closure mechanis...
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1990s American Retro Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Gold

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

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

33.34 Carat Sapphire and White Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Diamond and Sapphire necklace finely crafted in 18K white gold, featuring Blue Sapphires and white diamonds weighing approximately 33.34 carats total. This exceptional ne...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiara & Necklace Diamonds, Diamond Briolettes for Wedding or Gala 8 TCW Art Deco
Located in Southbury, CT
This Art Deco 18K white gold and diamond tiara is an exceptionally rare and gorgeous jewel. Created entirely by hand in the 1930s, this semi-flexible 15" tiara is composed of thirty 9mm long by 3.15 rectangular segments of 18k white gold, each of which is channel-set with four tiny brilliant round diamonds. Each rectangular segment is joined to the other by a bezel-set round brilliant. Beginning three-quarters of the way forward on the tiara are nine upside-down "U" shaped mountings, each of which is set with two round brilliant diamonds on the interior and then three additional diamonds atop the rounded portion of the "U." The diamonds are close-backed, so a perfectly accurate weight cannot be obtained, but using a geological mathematical formula, I estimate the total diamond weight on the frame of the tiara to be approximately 3.8 carats. Not counting the freely-dangling diamond briolettes. There are nine, and they are magnificent, fire-filled, and faceted tears of joy. Each measures approximately 5.45mm x 3.44mm x 2.89mm which, again, by formula, suggests a diamond weight of between .51 -.57 carats. So we will go with the lower number, as we always do here, and this gives us a diamond weight for the briolettes alone of 4.59 carats. Altogether, this simultaneously subtle and spectacular tiara has a total -approximate- diamond carat weight of 8.39 carats. The tiara has a length of approximately 12". This is a tiara that can be worn in several ways. It can "surround" the base of a bun atop the head, or could be similarly positioned lower toward the nape to adorn a chignon, or it could be pinned to the very top of the head where it could secure a wedding veil into position. So this is not a tiara like the Princess of Wales's favorite tiara, The Lover's Knot; but then is a tiara of that scale ever appropriate for one who is not a duchess, a princess of a reigning monarch? This is an absolutely perfect wedding tiara...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Gold Snake Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant and unique, this sophisticated 18K gold necklace takes the shape of a snake. The lustrous necklace is composed of a beautiful gold cord complete with scale-like details and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Snake Necklace
Gold Snake Necklace
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YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL by TOM FORD Velvet Prism Rock Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT RIVE GAUCHE by TOM FORD black velvet choker necklace featuring antiqued silver toned elements embellished with acrylic aged effect prims and a rock crystal drop. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces

Biche de Bere Hammered Breast Plate Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Biche de Bere hammered silver-tone armor necklace featuring graphic etchings & toggle closure. Biche de Bere Measurements: Circumf...
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1990s French Modernist Choker Necklaces

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

Dior Logo Khaki Choker Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer a vintage Christian Dior khaki choker featuring gold hardware, eyelets, and Dior embossed onto the front. Christian Dior Paris Designed by John Gall...
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Early 2000s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold

1980's YVES SAINT LAURENT 'beaded' gilt collar necklace with hinges
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Shiny, gilt, 'beaded' collar necklace with hinges from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the late 1980's. Fits a small to medium sized neck. Measures ap...
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Late 20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Miu Miu Runway Lucite Painted Choker Necklace, 2014
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Named after the notorious Miuccia Prada herself, Miu Miu is a women’s luxury brand that sets trends and interprets fashion in a more contemporary and youthful way. The Spring 2014 Miu Miu collection was something of a mashup between 60s, 70s, and 80s style offering the best of bright color, oversized silhouettes, and of course lucite. From that collection, this clear Miu Miu choker...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Coral Diamonds White Gold 18 Karat 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 Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

1960s Riviera Diamond GIA Heart Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning estate diamond and emerald heart necklace is crafted in 18 karat White and yellow gold. Incorporates 84 round-cut and ...
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1960s Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Old Mine-cut Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Composed of old mine and rose-cut diamonds, this rivière necklace is mounted in enameled 18K gold. Each old-mine cut diamond, graduating in size from approximately 0.50 carat to 0.15...
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Late 19th Century Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Wide Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. Has 6 rows of studs just like the same motif that the designer Valentino is now using f...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

MIKIMOTO 18K White Pearl 3-Strand Diamond Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Mikimoto 18K White Gold 7.3-11.1 mm Grayish Silver & Cream Pearl 3-Strand Diamond Choker Necklace. The Necklace weighs 64.2 grams, the diamond bars are 2...
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2010s Japanese Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold

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

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Carnelian, Bronze

Yves Saint Laurent Ysl Tri-Tone Metal Spike Necklace 1980S
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL tri-tone spike necklace that features pewter, yellow gold, and silver-tone metals, adjustable link chain, ...
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Gold Spike Necklace 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL gold-tone spike necklace that features an adjustable link chain, and hook closure....
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1980s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

Materials

Yellow Gold

Ella Gafter Yellow Sapphire Choker Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The yellow sapphire riviera features perfectly calibrated and homogeneous faceted round yellow sapphires for a total of 44.88 carats. The gold work is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Gold and Oval-Cut Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Victorian period gold and amethyst rivière necklace comprised of graduated oval amethysts in open bezel settings, in 18k. Stones measure approximately 22.50mm x 17.00mm t...
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1870s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Grande Ice Collar Necklace 1990s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A spectacular Vintage KJL Ice Collar Necklace. A wonderful 360 design ensures sparkle from every angle. The broad collar set with opaque white emerald cut stones surrounded by chaton...
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1990s Choker Necklaces

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Bronze Tone Multi Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage antiqued bronze tone multi chain choker necklace. Adjustable hook clasp closure. Marked GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : adjustable length form appro...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

Antique Coral Choker
Located in New York, NY
Antique Coral Choker Necklace. A coral choker composed of coral beads that are elegantly connected by gold links. This piece also features a gold oval and wreath design, adorned wit...
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Early 1900s Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k 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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