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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Pearl
Gemstone: Quartz
Pearls and Diamonds Chain Choker Necklace, 18k Gold
Located in Nicosia, CY
An array of dangling freshwater pearls in various sizes accentuated by glimmering natural diamonds hanging from a delicate chain fitted closely around the neck. A modern take on th...
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2010s European Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Glimmer and Shake Choker, with Pearls and Diamonds by Michelle Massoura
Located in Nicosia, CY
An array of dangling pearls in various sizes accentuated by glimmering diamonds hanging from a delicate chain fitted closely around the neck. A modern take on the classic pearl choke...
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Natural Amethyst Druzy Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
High Quality Hand Carved and Polished Natural Amethyst Druzy Quartz Necklace inter-spaced with Sterling Silver Beads. Approx. length: 17” Dynamic and Timeless!
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1990s Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Marina J Wide Woven Bridal Pearl Choker with Silver rhodium plated Sliding clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The multi-stranded woven white pearl bridal choker with a secure sliding clasp is made with 2.5 - 3mm glowing white pearls. Marina J.'s hand chose each p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swallows Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delicate antique necklace is made of fine alternating gourmette mesh holding a motif of 3 swallows on the front, 2 of whic...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine Dark Grey 19 Inch Tahitian Cultured Pearls w/ Black Diamond Ball Clasp
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This elegant 19 1/2 inch long necklace comprised of thirty five Dark Grey Tahitian cultured pearls terminates in a 14mm black oxidized 14K gold inline ball clasp, heavily set with bl...
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Late 20th Century Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Cartier Oriental Saltwater Pearl, Platinum & Diamond Collier de Chien, c. 1910.
Located in Aspen, CO
Exquisite woven natural Oriental Pearl, Platinum and Diamond Collier de Chien, Cartier, New York, signed and numbered, Edwardian, circa 1910. Seventy-nine diamonds of high color (ap...
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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Hakimoto Important Australian South Sea Pearl 15x17mm Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean South Sea Pearl Necklace Est. Retail $280,000.00 13.7mm 18K white gold Gold Clasp Featuring 1.72 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond 17.6x15mm mm Australian Cult...
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Early 2000s Australian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 16x13 mm 18" Deep Natural Golden South Sea Pearl 18K 1.85c. Dia. Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $84,000 29 Deep Natural Golden color South Sea Pearl 13x16mm Necklace 18K Full Ball Diamond Clasp 1.85 Carets 18" Long 115 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 16x13 mm 17" White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Diamonds Clasp Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 29 White South Sea Pearl 16x13mm Necklace 18K White Gold 1.79 Carts Diamonds Clasp High Quality Australian South Sea High Luster Clean Face 17" Long and 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x11 mm 33 White South Sea Pearl & 18K Full Ball Diamonds Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $36,000 33 White South Sea Pearl 11x14mm 18K White Gold Full Ball Diamonds Clasp 17" Long and 93 Grams
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x11 mm 31 Black Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace, 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $46,000 31 Black Tahitian South Sea 11x14mm Pearl Necklace, 18K 1.85 Carts 11.5mm Full Dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

Hakimoto 16x13mm Natural color Golden South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Suggested Retail Price $80,000 27 Golden 13x16mm South Sea Pearl Necklace 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Clasp 16.5"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x12 mm 37 Silver Tahitian South Sea 18K Diamond Clasp Necklace 22"
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Manufacture Suggested Retail Price $30,000 37 Light Silver Color 12x14mm Tahitian South Sea 18K Diamond Clasp Necklace 22" Long 115.25 Grams High Luster g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 14x12 mm Tahitian Grey Necklace 18K Diamond White Gold Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian Gray South Sea Pearl Necklace 37 Pearls 14x12 mm 18K White Gold With 0.12 Carts Diamond Clasp 21.5" and 115....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Hakimoto 16x15mm Tahitian Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean 16x15mm Natural Color Tahitian Pearl Necklace Retail $120,000 18K White Gold Featuring 3.25 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Weight (g): 145.43 Length 17" Su...
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Early 2000s Polynesian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Betony Vernon "17 Pearls Parure" Necklace Bracelet Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon's distinguished "17 Pearls Parure" includes the "Five Pearls Choker", "Five Pearls Bracelet" and the "String of Pearls Ring". The Five Pearl...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Oscar De La Renta Fine Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Signed Oscar de la Renta Faux Pearl and Crystal Necklace with matching pair of Earrings; Designer Signature; necklace mea...
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1980s American Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

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

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Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Hamza pearl necklace sterling siver 925 16" long
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Silver hamza pendant necklace on a pearl strand, pearls are white color slightly blemished with medium luster and stunning pure white color, necklace is 16" inches Certificate of au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Silver

2 pesos necklace 14KT solid gold coin necklace republica de cuba 17 inches
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique coin necklace with natural pearls, 2 Cuban pesos neckace in 14Kt solid gold! Chain is app. 17 inches! Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a fami...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Bulgary Type Necklace with pearls and Sapphires
Located in BILBAO, ES
28 separate Akollas pearls with yellow gold ornaments. 4 yellow, blue and pink oval-cut sapphires set in yellow gold. 4 pink heart-shaped sapphires set in yellow gold. 18k yellow g...
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2010s Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Rose Quartz and Gold Omega Chunky Choker Necklace By Alexis Kirk, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 17" length - Gold plated - Rose quartz gemstone slice - Fold over clasp - By Alexis Kirk (signed on verso) - Circa 1980s - Estat...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Quartz

Paul Amey 9K Gold Amethyst, Freshwater Keshi Pearl Pendant
Located in Tewantin, Queensland
Elevate your style with the unparalleled beauty of Paul Amey’s Amethyst Pendant – a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that marries organic elegance with artisanal craftsmanship. Handcrafted ...
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2010s Australian Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

Necklace set with pearls and diamonds 14k white gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold necklace set with pearls and brilliant and single cut diamonds. 0.75ct - F/G - SI - 40 cm long detailed description the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 2.3 m...
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2010s Dutch Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Choker-Length Strand of 11.5mm Tahitian Pearls w White Gold & Diamond Ball Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We bought these gorgeous, genuine Tahitian pearls at a trade show in 2023. Pearl strands are usually sold in 18" strands, but we restrung the pearls to move the distinctive yellow-g...
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2010s North American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Go...

Azzurra Turquoise And Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Indulge yourself in timeless elegance with this Azzurra necklace by Vintouch Jewels. Handmade from 18-karat gold, this necklace is strung with turquoise beads, each unique in its own...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil

Artemis Tourmalinated Green Quartz And Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Artemis necklace by Vintouch Jewels is designed to enhance your holistic health being strung with tourmalinated green quartz, which is believed to awaken love, empathy, compassio...
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2010s European Modern Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Quartz, Vermeil

Akoya pearl necklace with 18 kt white gold clasp and one diamond
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered, Akoya pearl necklace with 18 kt white gold clasp, marked with JKA and 750. Akoya pearls are 56 pieces. Diameter of pearls round 7.50 mm. The gold clasp is decorated with 1 ...
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2010s European Renaissance Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD One of a Kind Fantasy Cut Ametrine in Sterling Silver Collar
Located in Raleigh, NC
Fantasy cut ametrine of approximately 27carats set in a handmade sterling silver collar created just for this gemstone. This is a handmade original creation by Hans Stahr in Rio de J...
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1980s Brazilian Artisan Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Luxurious Natural baroque pearls pave diamonds sterling silver necklace
Located in Delhi, DL
This gorgeous piece of Jewel consists of: Diamond- Pave diamonds Diamond origin- Natural Diamond color- White with a tint of grey Diamond wt- 4.80cts Gemstone - Pearl Gemstone type...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1930's Miriam Haskell Cul Pearl & Vintage Crystal Choker
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...
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1930s American Baroque Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Cultured Pearl

White Cultured Pearls 18K Gold Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Light. This white large cultured pearl beaded handmade choker necklace is elegant in its clean beautiful versatility. Great as a gift for a Bride, a Wedding, Christmas or any oth...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultur...

Green Quartz 925 Sterling Silver Retro Necklace
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Lavishly set with gemstones: natural quartz (x 18) set in 925 sterling silver Gem-set part is measuring 14cm x 10.5cm Joint to a silver sturdy cable links, completed by parrot c...
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1960s Australian Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Quartz, Sterling Silver

Fei Liu Prasiolite, Diamond and Topaz 18 Karat Choker Pendant Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
An original creation by jewellery designer Fei Liu, this necklace offers versatility, doubling as both a choker and a pendant. The focal point is a prasiolite with exceptional transl...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Diamond, Quartz, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

SCAVIA Set With White Diamonds Pavè And Tahiti Black Pearls
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing "ABEER" – a magnificent necklace crafted by the renowned Italian jeweler, Scavia, embodying the essence of timeless elegance. This striking piece features a captivating arrangement of Tahitian black pearls, with 12 exquisite round pearls totaling 127.78 carats. The pearls are skillfully set against the brilliance of white diamonds pavé, amounting to a total of 10.22 carats. The necklace is meticulously crafted in 18-karat white gold, weighing 144.46 grams, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Scavia's Italian master goldsmiths. A true symbol of luxury, the "ABEER" necklace is designed as an open...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Black Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

AJD 17 Inch Creamy White 9 MM Pearl Necklace Perfect Gift
Located in Raleigh, NC
Perfect gift for Valentine's Day. This elegant 17-inch white pearl necklace is just as perfect a gift today as it was 100 years ago and will be 100 years from now. This gorgeous ne...
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2010s American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Modern Cultured Pearls Opals 18 Karat White Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation. Necklace of pearly white oriental cultured pearls, separated by flat, faceted opal beads. The clasp is in 18 Karat white gold, eagle-head hallmark, ratchet with safety chain. It is rectangular with cut sides and set with rose-cut diamonds. Length : 45 cm approximately, diameter of the pearls : from 4/4,5 to 7/7,5 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 16,8 g approximately. Modern jewel. Jewel created from a 1930s pearl necklace...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct Gold Vintage Italian Pearl & Coral bead necklace
Located in London, GB
18ct 750 Gold Beaded Choker Necklace & Matching earrings Comprises of Natural Coral & Naturally Cultivated Potato Pearl Beads Each bead is approx. 5mm Diameter Weight of the neckl...
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1980s European Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Marina J. Woven Pearl Choker with Gold Plated Faceted Beads & Decorative Clasp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful choker features high luster White Pearls which display a wonderful sheen, all woven together into a beautiful design. Faceted, White Gold Plated Silver beads are woven...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold Plate, White Gold, Rhodium, Silver

Coral and pearl twin necklace/choker
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an interesting necklace comprised of twin six strands of peachy pink 4.1mm coral beads on one side and six strands of 4.3mm cultured pearls on the other which intersect in th...
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1960s Post-War Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Coral, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Natural Saltwater Pearl Chain Necklace in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
A handmade Edwardian period natural saltwater pearl necklace on a handmade platinum chain. Featuring 19 natural saltwater pearls measuring approximately 4mm in diameter. The pearls f...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Platinum

White Cultured Pearls 18K Gold Beaded Choker Necklace Wedding Bridal
Located in New York, NY
The Light. This white large cultured pearl beaded handmade choker necklace is elegant in its clean beautiful versatility. Great as a gift for a Bride, a Wedding, Christmas or any oth...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl, G...

28.95 Carat Carved Emerald, Tanzanite and Pearl Choker
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A beautiful, art-deco inspired choker - with 28.95 carat carved Emerald, 5.92 carat Tanzanite, 3.76 carat White Diamonds set in 9K Yellow Gold. The length of the choker is currently ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Tanzanite, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Collar necklace featuring white freshwater baroque pearls and oval small freshwater pearls. This unique one-of-a-kind is a definite head-turner. The pendant features round Red Beryl ...
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold 13mm South Sea Pearl & Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Cultured South Sea Pearls and Diamond Necklace in 18k white gold. Featuring a diamond-encrusted box closure and cone shaped links that connect the pearls. The pearls bear moderate bl...
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20th Century Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

Alexa Gold Vermeil Pearl Necklace
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
There's major drive toward unexpected pieces and this 'Alexa' necklace by Vintouch Jewels is just right on target. It has a long links chain on one side and a strand of mismatched baroque freshwater pearls on the other. It's centered with a luminous coin. Each is handcrafted in the brand's studio so every piece is unique. Materials 24 karat Yellow Gold Vermeil...
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2010s Italian Renaissance Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Vermeil

15 to 13 mm AAA+ South Sea Pearl Necklace Light Champagne Finest Luster round
Located in Viena, Viena
impressive size, a magnificent natural champagne south sea cultured pearl necklace consisting of 31 pearls, 15.1 x 13 mm, light golden tone with overtones in soft green, pink and sil...
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2010s Australian Modern Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Stainless Steel

Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Pearl and Tanzanite Choker by Mikimoto features a natural Cushion shaped Tanzanite weighing 30 carats estimate...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold

14k Keishi Freshwater Cultured Pearl Choker 5 Strand Torsade Necklace Earrings
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elevate your collection with this 14k yellow gold cultured pearl necklace and earring set. The torsade necklace is composed of five strands of numerous Keishi freshwater cultured pea...
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
18K White Gold Diamond and South Sea Pearl Necklace. The necklace contains 171 round brilliant diamonds weighing 2.73ct and they are set in diamond and cushion shape links going more...
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Choker Necklaces

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

Pearl Choker 18 Karat Yellow Gold Contemporary Gold Choker Pearl Thin Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trendy Choker - Very Elegant & Fashionable. 18k Yellow Gold snake chain - thin and elegant, Total weight 6.0 grams Pearl size is 11 mm, Good Luster fresh- water pearl Adjustable ext...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

11.1mm Tahitian Pearl on Leather Cord Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Tahitian Pearl on Leather Cord Necklace. Hand set with an 11.1mm Pearl on a Hand-crafted Leather Cord of 1.6mm thickness. The necklace measures approx. 18” long. Mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

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Pearl

Golden Baroque South Sea Pearl Necklace New
Located in Southbury, CT
Thirty-one luminous and golden baroque South Sea pearls compose a new and unworn 17" necklace of supreme beauty and luxury. The gleaming, sumptuous pearls range in size from approx...
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2010s North American Artisan Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold

Modern Cultured Pearls Peridots 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Baume Creation. Necklace featuring a drop of round pearly white cultured pearls alternating with faceted peridot beads. The clasp is a ratchet with 8 safety catches decorated with ga...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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

Snake Choker Necklace Orange Sapphires South Sea Pearl Gothic Serpent Silver
Located in Lambertville , NJ
Unique. One of a Kind Collection Piece. Jeweled Snake Choker Necklace in Silver. Matching Bracelet listed and sold separately. This Heavy Choker Necklace ...
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2010s Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Natural Multicolor Tahitian Pearl Necklace
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Natural Multicolor Tahitian Pearls Pearls Size: 11-15 milimitters Length: 17 Inches Jewelry Gift Box Included
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl

1940s European diamond and pearl choker
Located in London, GB
This 1940s European choker is a beautiful example of Art Deco jewellery. The choker has approximately 10 carats of diamonds with the centre stone weighing approximately 1.4 carats. T...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

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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