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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Diamond
Gemstone: Cultured Pearl
Al Jassasiya Yellow Gold Choker With Diamonds
Located in Doha, QA
This unique piece is designed by Nada AL Sulaiti, Qatari award-winning jewellery designer. It's part of Al Jassasiya Collection which is one of our signature collections, that echoes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Qatari Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $242, 043 18KT Gold Glittering Fancy Baguette Diamond Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT White Gold Large Baguette Diamond Blue Sapphire Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Glittering Sapphires and Diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Grosse, Germany Mid-Century Woven Gold and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century woven gold and diamond swag necklace featuring a swagged center accented with claw-set diamonds and flanked by scrolled diamond ornaments wi...
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1960s German Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

DIana M. Necklaces 14k YG with 3.50cts of diamonds bolo deasigh
Located in New York, NY
Necklaces 14k YG with 3.50cts of diamonds bolo deasigh Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop shop for all your jewelry sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond

18K Gold Bear Necklace with Fancy Diamonds & Blue Sapphires
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Bear Necklace with Fancy Diamonds & Blue Sapphires 72 Blue Sapphires 1.24 CT 82 Fancy Diamonds 0.90 CT 2 Rubies 0.04 CT 18K Rose Gold 7.5...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

French Cultured Pearl Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Choker necklace of cultured pearls, white orient. The clasp is in 18 karat yellow gold, chiseled and ratchet with a safety "8". Diameter of the pearls : 6,5/7 mm. Length : 52,5 cm ap...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

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

8.36ct Rare Hexagon Emerald and 4.85ct Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Rare Hexagon Cut Emerald and Diamond Halo Tennis Necklace in 18K Gold studded with hexagon cut emeralds and diamonds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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

Dinh Van 18k Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined choker necklace by Dinh Van made of 18k gold, featuring diamond. Brilliant cut diamonds are staged in a square to adorn the clasp. The choker is neat and minimalistic. It’s tastefully designed to make a statement. With its clean look this piece perfectly highlights one’s neckline. This Dinh Van necklace is an essential jewel for those who’s motto in jewelry is “less is more.” About French Jewelry Vintage French jewelry...
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1970s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

White gold tennis necklace with 10.48 ct brilliant cut diamonds
Located in Bologna, IT
This is an incredible piece. Its beauty consists in a unique brightness, due to the high quality of the set diamonds. The central diamond is a GIA certified 0.40 ct colour D, clarity...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Yellow Gold Flowers 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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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ga...

Diana M.18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond graduated tennis necklace 25cts
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond graduated tennis necklace adorned with 25.05 cts tw of round diamonds (89 stones) (center stone 1.27 cts and two side stones-2.05 cts, four side...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Melie Jewelry Gem Choker Necklace with 14K Gold & Diamond & Tourmaline
Located in Levent, 34
Melie Jewelry Gem Choker Necklace 18K Rose Gold, 0.42 ct White Diamond, 46.04 ct Tourmaline The Story Behind There is no other like the gold choker ado...
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2010s Turkish Romantic Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

Brilliant Saphire Necklace 4.4/ 3 ct endless Hearts Luxury Jewelry for Dreamers
Located in Viena, Viena
immortalized love of the heart fully movable brilliant sapphire necklace consisting of 19 heart elements set with 322 full-cut brilliant-cut diamonds totaling approx. 4.40 ct, W (whi...
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2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Ornate Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 168 round brilliant cut = 8.00cttw Color: F Clarity: VS2 Weight: 190.40 grams Dimensions: necklace measures 16-inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

House of RAVN, 18k Gold Diamond Tennis Necklace, Princess & Round Cut, 9.01ct
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k gold, 17" graduated diamond tennis necklace, from the House of RAVN Diamond Collection. Featuring 40 Princess Cut Diamonds (4.28ct total) and 41 Round Diamonds (4.73ct total); 9...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

26.00 Carat 18K White Gold Ladies Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with our 18K White Gold 26.00cttw Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace, a true masterpiece of refined luxury. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tubogas 18k Gold Diamond Necklace Retro French Vintage Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An elegant tubogas 18k gold necklace, featuring Old European cut diamonds. It’s a gorgeous tubogas necklace from the 1940s with the distinctive features of Retro jewelry. The piece is designed as a linear tubogas cord with two loops on each end. The loops are held by a gold band decorated with diamonds. Each loop has a gold ball set on top. A larger gold and diamond clip placed in the middle of the cord works as a clasp. The diamonds are set in platinum to emphasize their whiteness. This necklace carries French elegance and chic. The tubogas coils are buttery soft, making the necklace look fluid and sit well on the neck. Wear this stylish piece with a white shirt or a little black dress – either way you will look like a Parisian fashionista. This tubogas vintage...
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1950s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris Diamonds Collar Necklace In Three colors 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A collar necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Exceptional collar-necklace created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made up by sixty three flex...
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1970s French Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lalaounis Greece Choker Necklace 18Kt Yellow Gold With 16.67 Cts Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Jeweled choker-necklace designed by Lalaounis. An impressive bold piece, made in Greece by Ilias Lalaounis at the end of the 1970's. This choker necklace, was meticulously crafted w...
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1970s Greek Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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

Tiffany & Co 2.90 Carat Round Diamond 18k Necklace 90s
Located in Rome, IT
TIFFANY & CO. 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant. The Pendant & Chain weigh 4.5 grams, the diamond is a natural 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut, E in color, VVS2 i...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Van Cleef & Arpels Rose De Noel Convertible Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible necklace-brooches designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. Fantastic suite created in Paris France by the iconic jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels. This is a convertible colla...
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Late 20th Century French Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Thin Choker (0.6 CT, 2 Diamond Slabs, MA+DIA)
Located in PARIS, FR
Choker in sterling silver and slabs of rough diamond. These slabs are removed from a larger chunk of diamond. This item is made with a naturally occurring element and will vary from ...
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Diana M. 14 kt white gold, 18" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 10.50
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, 18" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 10.50 cts tw of diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diamond & Tourmaline Lavaliere - 18K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Tourmaline Lavaliere - 18K White Gold Crafted from 18kt white gold, this exquisite necklace showcases a stunning 1.65ct pear-cut tourmaline that elegantly dangles beneath ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.49ct Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our exquisite 3.49 Carat Natural Oval Cut Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Necklace, expertly crafted in 18K white gold. The necklace features five natural oval cut Pigeon B...
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Adler Genève 18kt Gold, 37 Ct Diamonds Choker Necklace & Bracelet, Estate Sultan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous Adler Genève 18 kt. Yellow Gold Choker Necklace & Matching Diamond Bracelet from Estate of The Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said, Total 37 Carat Dia...
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20th Century Swiss Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ribbons Collection Necklace in Gold Platinum and Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This wonderful Tiffany & Co. "Ribbons Collection" choker necklace was created and released by the venerated American jeweler in 1989. It is crafted meticulously, in old world style, ...
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Late 20th Century American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace with 27cts
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace adorned with 27.26 cts tw of brilliant cut round diamonds (93 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold, 17" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold, 17" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace adorned with 26.00 cts tw of round diamonds (83 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hakimoto 13x11 mm Pinkish White South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 18K South Sea Strand Necklace 18K White Gold Weight (g): 92.2 Cultured South Sea Pearl Pearl Size: 13X11mm Pearl Shape: Round Body color: Pinkish Whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Stambolian 18K Yellow Rose White Gold and Heart Shape Diamonds Choker Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Yellow Rose White Gold and Heart Shape Diamonds Choker Necklace This one-of-a-kind necklace features 15 heart-shape diamonds with two rows of diamonds surrounding eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Capucelli Diamond Tennis Necklace (3.50 ct.) Buttercup Setting 17" in 14K Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Introducing our exquisite Diamond Tennis Necklace, a stunning piece of jewelry that will take your breath away. Made from the finest 14K gold, this necklace features a total of 3.50 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Contemporary Segmented Diamond and Gold Fashion Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
One 18k white gold and diamond necklace with 75 Round Brilliant diamonds, 0.85ct total weight of G color and VS clarity. The diamonds are bead set on front portion of the necklace on...
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1990s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.38 cts 4 Prong 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 23.38 cts round diamonds Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut center diamond 1 ct.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.00cts 3 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold 16" Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold, 16" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace 23.00 cts of round diamonds 90 stones 0.25 each GH color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom Platinum, 16.5" 51.82 Cts 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, 16.5" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 51.82 cts round diamonds 72 stones-0.70 cts each stone FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Beauvince Sunrise Suite (110.16 ct Diamonds) in Platinum and Gold
Located in New York, NY
Fit for a queen, this yellow and white diamond suite features an exquisite collection of beautifully matched solitaire diamonds and is meticulously crafted with platinum and gold int...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

NWT $257, 738 18KT Gold Glittering Fancy Baguette Diamond Blue Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare 18KT White Gold 28CT Large Baguette Diamond Blue Sapphire Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Gorgeous Glittering Diamond and D...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 28.40
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 28.40 cts tw of brilliant cut round diamonds (81 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

6.07 Carat Aquamarine Baguette Choker
Located in New York, NY
Our choker necklace with Aquamarines, total weight 6.07 carat harmoniously complemented by 1.68 carat of round diamonds, all set in rose gold.
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2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold

Diana M. Custom 25.00 cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k yellow gold, 17" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 25.00 cts round diamonds 99 stones 0.24 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 18.20 cts 18k Rose Gold 32" Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k rose gold, 32" diamond tennis necklace 18.20 cts round diamonds 197 stones 0.09 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Diana M. Custom 17.45 Cts Round Diamond Graduated 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 17.45cts round diamonds set in 3 prongs. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 24.45 cts 3-prong
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 24.45 cts of round brilliant diamons set in a 3 prong setting. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 50.00 Cts Diamond Opera Length Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k Yellow gold, 32" diamond opera length riviera necklace 50.00 cts round diamonds GH color SI clarity.Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 14.00 cts 3 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold 16'' Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 kt white gold, 16" 14.00 cts 3 prong round diamonds 140 stones 0.1 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

2.96 Carat Diamond Choker
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling 2.96 carat central emerald-cut diamond and baguette diamonds.
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2010s Israeli Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold

Beauvince Burma Floral Suite (79.44 ct Diamonds & Rubies) in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Natural Burma Ruby and Diamonds necklace and earring suite hand crafted in White Gold is a exquisite jewel with luminous Pink Rubies blossoming among elegant bright Diamonds. Wi...
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2010s Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

Diana M.Custom 40.00 Cts Diamond-By-The-Yard Necklace 42" 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 42" 18k white gold long bezel set approximately 40.00cts diamond-by-the-yard 125stone 0.32 each. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 38.60 Cts Bezel Set Necklace Diamond 44" 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 44" bezel set diamond necklace 38.60 cts round diamonds 124 stones 0.31 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 28.50 Cts 4 Prong Round Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k White gold 4 prong diamond tennis necklace a 28.50 cts round diamonds 90 stones 0.31 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.30 Cts 4 Prong Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k yellow gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 23.30 cts Round diamonds 91 stones 0.25 each. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 20.37cts 4 prong Diamond Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k yellow gold long 4 prong diamond Riviera necklace 20.37 cts diamonds 197 stones 0.10 each. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut 32"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M.Custom 43.47 Cts Round 3 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 34" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace 43.47 cts round diamonds 168 stones 0.25 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 18.10 cts Round Diamond 32" 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold, 32" diamond necklace alternating between small and big diamonds 18.10 cts of round diamonds 124 stones 0.15 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

18KT White gold & triangle diamond pendants choker necklace
Located in Milano, IT
This 18KT white gold is embellished by 3 diamonds pavè triangles. These are separated by chain and 4 small diamonds. The 3 triangle motif gives it a rocker touch. The necklace is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, 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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