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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century
Victorian Pansy Blue Enamel Diamonds Flower Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pansy Flower Blue Enamel with old-cut Diamonds Choker Pendant. Tender and elegant flower with old-cut Diamonds all around and in the centre. Superb level of jeweller crafts...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel

Antique necklace with amethysts, pearls and enamel, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A necklace being examined in a gemological laboratory Origin: Sweden, around 1880. Necklace made of gold-plated silver, studded with amethysts, pearls and decorated with enamel. Th...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Filigree gold necklace, Netherlands, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold filigree necklace made of 18-carat yellow gold. Antique naturalism desing popular in the turn of the centuries. Origin: Netherlands, 1880-1920 Length: 40cm Item weight: 6.1g ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

RARE Victorian Etruscan 18/14K Choker Beads Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Gorgeous Victorian Etruscan 18/14K bright yellow butter gold beaded necklace. The beads are intricately adorned with little swirled filigree, which is not common on these Victorian beaded...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold & Garnet Victorian Collar Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Necklace 12ct Rose Gold Circa 1850’s Lovely, Georgian collar necklace. Set with pretty, flat cut garnets, set in rose gold...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Van Cleef and Arpels Yellow Gold Collar
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vintage 1980s Van Cleef and Arpels yellow gold choker necklace. This variation is for a medium size neckline the necklace is 16 inches...
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Early 19th Century French Contemporary Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Georgian Agate Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 12 carat rosé gold necklace set with cabochon cut orange carnelian, and rose cut white-grey calcedony agate, end 18th century or early 19th century, England. weight: 33.62 grams...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold

Genuine Antique Georgian Old Mine Diamond Riviere Necklace
Located in Seattle, WA
This one is for the true vintage jewelry connoisseur who appreciates the story as much as the piece. This stunning necklace came in as part of a six-piece estate that escaped the Nazi invasion of Vienna, Austria in 1938. We'd be happy to share more of the story with anyone who has legitimate purchasing interest. If you are interested in the other five pieces as well, we'll offer a 10% discount. We would love to know this whole collection went to a good home together. Get in touch and we'll send you the links to all the pieces. This authentic antique Georgian riviere necklace...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker, circa 1850.
Located in London, GB
'The Doves of Pliny' micro-mosaic velvet choker. Victorian choker, set with a oval gold plaque containing a raised micro-mosaic plaque depicting two doves and a flower ring against a...
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1850s Antique Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Mexican 925 Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Enhance your jewelry collection with the exquisite beauty of this Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace, handcrafted in...
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19th Century Mexican Art Deco Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendan
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1 14.75 grams Ribbon included 18th ...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver

19th Century French Paste Cut Glass and Silver Opulent Collar
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Paste Cut Glass and Silver Opulent Collar H 4.9 cm x 6.3 cm 24 grams Ribbon Included
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Victorian Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold collar necklace, with alternating panels of openwork and Etruscan style work, on a large jump ring clasp, circa 1875. Width approximat...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 9k rose gold Fob chain Circa 1890 -1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This unique fob chain features graduated facetted belcher link. Secured with two fitted swivel catches and T bar. Each link has been hand crafted and the links grade from 7.0mm to 10mm in width. Metal: 9k rose gold Weight: 41.09 grams Measurements: 40cm plus drop T bar section Era: Victorian Circa 1890-1900 Antique fob chains...
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1890s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Rose Gold

Antique Five Strand Red Coral 14k Gold Clasp Choker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stunning antique Coral choker necklace. A five strand of fine European natural red/salmon coral necklace beads about 5-6mm dimension. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the handm...
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1890s Dutch Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Archaeological-Revival Gold And Hardstone Intaglio Necklace Italy Circa 1870
Located in Firenze, IT
Supporting 18 oval Roman intaglios 1st Century AD carved with themes and motifs from Classical antiquity, including carnelian, amethyst, garnet, chrysoprase, jasper, and bloodstone, ...
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1870s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Late Victorian Garnet Choker Necklet Circa 1890-1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
Late Victorian pyrandine oval garnet and gold link necklet. Each garnet is set in a claw oval coronet setting with a gold link between each setting. These settings are delicately in...
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Victorian Paste Silver Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Beautiful Antique Victorian late 1800s Silver and Paste crescent Pendant necklace. This is a brooch conversion on later Sterling Silver chain. Total length of the chain 24" or 61c...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Silver

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

Antique Silver, Rock Crystal and Onyx Choker Necklace Made Year 1890
Located in Stockholm, SE
This sterling silver choker necklace is adorned with oval onyx stones and round rock crystals which are placed together with small hinges. The necklace closes easily with a clasp box...
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1890s Swedish Antique Choker Necklaces

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Onyx, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique French Diamond Flower Choker Necklace Silver Old Cut Rose Diamonds
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare French 18th century silver and rose diamond choker was handcrafted in 1770 ca and comes from Provence or neighbouring departements. This lovely piece of jewellery is design...
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1760s Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver

Antique Dutch 5-Row Red Coral Necklace with 14 Krt Yellow Gold Filigree Closure
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 5-row natural red coral necklace with filigree 14 karat yellow closure decorated with red coral beads. The closure consists of half-dome element featuring a golden filigre...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian Natural Salmon Coral Chocker Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beautiful and delicate late 19th Century Victorian salmon coral chocker necklace. Round smaller beads braided into two cords wider and narrower entwin...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Silver

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

14K Etruscan Revival Jade and Gold Bead Necklace
Located in Hummelstown, PA
Measuring 15 7/8” long, this lovely Etruscan Revival necklace features apple green and white jade beads alternating with gold cannetille beads. Masterf...
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1880s Etruscan Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

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Jade, Gold, 14k Gold

Cat'sEye 21 BallCut Moonstones Antique Victorian 14KGoldFill TubularLinkNecklace
Located in Chicago, IL
All featuring white cat's eyes, 21 gray 3mm ball-cut moonstones are beaded on this antique symmetrical choker necklace between stations of shiny 14-karat gold-filled tubes that are b...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Choker Necklaces

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Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, 14k Gold, Gold-filled

An Antique Boxed Pietra Dura Set
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An extra ordinary pietra dura set consisting of a necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings and two buttons all set with pietra dura of pecrious stones like turquoise, agate and jasper al...
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1860s Italian Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. circa 1880 Classic Colombia Emerald Diamond Pin Necklace
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Signed Tiffany & Co. This Scroll Motif Emerald & Diamond Pendant contains a rare AGL Graded 2.85 Carat CLASSIC COLOMBIA Emerald surrounded by approximately 11.8 carats of old mine cut diamonds set in platinum. The pendant is estimated as being circa 1880. It is accompanied by a GIA Certified Natural Salt Water Pearl necklace...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Silver Collar Necklace, Aesthetic, Stork
Located in NEWARK, GB
This is a most elaborate antique, Victorian era sterling silver collar necklace. This is one of the most extravagant examples I have seen and there is so much detailing on this piec...
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cannetille Pink Paste Collar Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand Antique mid Victorian collar dating from Circa 1860. The piece is made up of large Pinchbeck links gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold with stunning Cannetille workmanship and flower ...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pinchbeck

Antique Black Velvet Mourning Choker, Necklace, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is no piece of jewellery as classic and timeless as a choker necklace, like this antique black velvet mourning choker. Hailing from the George IV era, a rare find, this beauti...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver

French 1880 Egyptian Revival Snakes Necklace in Silver with Champleve Cloisonné
Located in Miami, FL
French Egyptian revival champleve necklace. Fabulous necklace choker, created in France in the late 19th century, circa 1880. This beautiful piece ...
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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise pieces, which are inlaid with Arabic symbols in gold...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Choker Necklaces

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and has applied wire work with bezel and prong set rhinestones .Pendant is attached to a...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled, Rose 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

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Collier Français, Draperie En or 18 Carats Et Perles, Vers 1880
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Magnifique collier en or 18 carats ( poinçon tête d’aigle ) d’ époque fin 19 ème siècle. Il est constitué de 5 motifs principaux ajourés à décor de fleurs, de feuillages, de treillage en arceaux et de perles d’or. Chaque élément retient en pampille une perle et sont reliés entre eux par deux chaînes de Longueurs différentes qui donnent un effet de draperie. Ces 5 motifs en dégradé se rattachent à la chaîne principale par une petite fleur d’or finement ciselée. Le travail d’or est remarquable de qualité, les décors sont d’une extrême finesse et en or plein. Ils ont tous un relief différent et la netteté des ciselures est exceptionnelle. La chaîne qui retient l’ensemble est de modèle forçat rond et le fermoir...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Victorian 15k Gold & Turquoise Snake Necklace, circa 1860
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Wonderful Victorian period snake necklace. Crafted from 15k gold set with cabochon turquoise, rose cut diamonds & rubies. The body is articulated offering realistic movement and f...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold

French 19th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rice Grain Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and rhinoceros heads hallmarks. Antique gold watch chain, it is constituted of a rice grain mesh. At o...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Glass Paste Collar Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique 19th century Austro Hungarian gilt metal , paste /glass stones choker necklace with small faux pearls . Larger faceted amethyst glass stones are set on an open-back setting ....
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19th Century Austrian Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Cushion Paste Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This exquisite Victorian c.1800s Silver and Cushion Paste RIVIERE Necklace radiates timeless elegance. The meticulously crafted piece boasts a s...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Gold

Victorian Gold Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A 15 carat gold Victorian necklace with richly crafted links, England, circa 1890. weight: 38.69 grams length: 39.5 cm width: 1.5 cm
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1880s Antique Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 15k Gold

Victorian Citrine Rose Cut Diamond Earring Necklace Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian citrine rose-cut diamonds silver and gold earrings and necklace set circa 1890. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #N-DJ125B. Scroll down for specifications. Comprising a pair of clip-on drop earrings and a graduated link necklace designed as a repeating starburst motif centering upon a round faceted citrine with radiating rose-cut diamonds. This is an extremely beautiful, feminine, and graceful set, the likes of which we haven’t had in our collection in a long time, a treasure. The condition is excellent. It is also worth noting that citrines in this color range are often referred to as Madeira citrines because it resembles the color of Madeira wine...
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1890s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Certified Antique Victorian No Oil 393.00 Carat Russian Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
From the Museum Vault at Emilio Jewelry, located on New York's iconic Fifth Avenue. Year: 1850-1860s Matching: about 241 white diamonds, a total of about 12.60 carats Approximate emerald weight: 381.00ct Origin: URAL RUSSIA Certificate: GRS This Russian Natural Untreated Emerald and Diamond Set Chain is antique Victorian jewelry. The Victorian jewelry style lasted for 64 years from Queen Victoria's accession to the throne in 1837 to her death in 1901. The Russian Ural...
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Emerald

Antique 1890s French Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique large french old mine cut diamond converted necklace with an estimate old mine cut diamonds weight of 15 carats H colour white vs2 clearity in...
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1890s Antique Choker Necklaces

Onyx & Diamond Cocktail Necklace 18kt Yellow Gold Unique Statement Necklace
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold Collar Necklace, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A Victorian 15ct gold collar necklace, comprised of brick style links, with a matt finish, circa 1870. Length approximately 420mm, width approximately 18mm.
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1870s British Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Gold, 15k Gold

French Antique Stunning Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Necklace, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French Burmese ruby and diamond necklace c.1870, the necklace formed of twelve graduated cushion shaped clusters each centred with a Burmese unheated ruby in a gol...
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1870s French Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Folklore Choker Pendant Necklace Silver Glas Coin Sissi Husband
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The choker is made out of two rows of silver chains. Each row consists out of two silver chains joined by links in the shape of a infinity symbol with alternating ornaments in the ce...
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1870s European Antique Choker Necklaces

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Silver

Antique Necklace Choker Silver Guilt Filigree Facetted Garnet Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Late 18th century garnet and silver filigree choker that fastens at the front with an ornamental clasp. Six pierced panels with cut out flower motive ...
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1790s European Antique Choker Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver

Renaissance Revival Chrysolite Enameled Necklace by Giuliano
Located in Chicago, IL
Carlo and Arthur Giuliano Renaissance Style Chrysolite Enameled Necklace with original box England (London), c. 1895 Gold, enamel, chrysolite Weight 21.4 gr.; Chain 39.8 cm. Gold necklace with red translucent enamel. The centerpiece is formed of three elaborate scrollwork elements, each framing three, fanned out chrysolites in open settings. These are connected by double chains of stylized floral links in red enamel, and the same links create the three pendants in tapering lengths with pear-drop chrysolites, suspended from the central element, as also the chain around the neck with s-shaped hook fastening. On the hook clasp is the maker’s mark “C&AG.” Original fitted brown leather case, gilt triple frame, inset with cream colored velvet and on the matching silk lining of the lid is in gold imprint: A crown, C & A Giuliano/ 115, Piccadilly/London. Self-described as an “art jeweler,” Giuliano began his career on Frith Street in London in 1860. Without a retail shop of his own, he initially supplied jewels to other London firms – Robert Phillip, C. F. Hancock, and Hunt and Roskell...
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1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Diamond and Cultured Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl necklace, the Victorian diamond centre-piece with an old brilliant-cut diamond centre, estimated to weigh 1.5 carats, surrounded by two rows of old-cut d...
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1890s Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Onyx & Diamond cocktail necklace 18KT yellow gold 15" chocker
Located in Jupiter, FL
Evening cocktail necklace made with natural onyx and diamonds, completed in 18KT yellow gold. GRAM WEIGHT: 57.10gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold NATURAL DIAMOND(S) Cut: Round Brilliant Co...
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18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Onyx, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Pearl Necklace David Yurman 18Kt Yellow Gold South Sea Pearls
Located in Jupiter, FL
Rare vintage David Yurman necklace made in 18KT yellow gold chain with south sea pearls. GRAM WEIGHT: 45.69gr GOLD: 18KT yellow gold PE...
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Early 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mughal Indian Emerald Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Mughal Indian Emerald Necklace With ornate hand enamel on the reverse Adjustable cord for length Made circa 1850 Measurements: 8.5" long
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1850s Indian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald

Edwardian Pierced Paste Collar
Located in New York, NY
Rare Articulated Edwardian Openwork Choker from the late 1800's set in patinaed silver. Extraordinary workmanship and set with dozens of bezel set pastes. Fully articulated to bend like a gem set ribbon every .25", by a French master jeweler. 14.5" lengths. Width 1 1/8", 1890's France. Excellent condition. Please note: From this extraordinary estate. From the wealthy estate of 2 sisters...
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1890s French Edwardian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Graduated Curblink Necklace 9k Gold Tassel Watch Fob
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and finely detailed antique Victorian curb link chain necklace crafted in 9k rose gold (circa 1880s to 1900s). The hefty curb link necklace weighs 34.7 grams and features ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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9k Gold, Rose Gold

Citrine and White Pearl 18 Karat Gold Victorian Choker
Located in Berkeley, CA
This choker is hand crafted in 18 Karat gold with deep amber faceted oval citrines suspended from a chain matrix with tiny white seed pearls that accent the granulation throughout. E...
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Early 1800s Indian Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Pearl, 18k 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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