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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Gemstone: Sapphire
Gemstone: Pearl
Le Vian 14K White Gold 1.29 Carat Pear Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
Le Vian 14K White Gold Pendant & Necklace featuring a Total Weight of 1.29 ct Pear Brilliant Cut Pink Sapphire & Diamonds, with an 18" Chain. The combined weight of the pendant and ...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White 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

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

Magnificent Multi Sapphire Fine Jewellery Rose Gold Tennis Choker
Located in Montreux, CH
Choker 18K Rose Gold Multi Sapphire 12.22 Cts/36 Pcs 1 WG Length 40 Cms / With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, NATKINA is a Geneva-based jewelry brand that cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold

Art Nouveau Silver Enamel Pearl Bird Plaque de Cou Levinger & Bissinger Necklace
Located in London, GB
Illustrated in our book: Beatriz Chadour-Sampson & Sonya Newell-Smith, Tadema Gallery London Jewellery from the 1860s to 1960s, Arnoldsche Art Publishers, Stuttgart 2021, cat. no 19 A beautiful gilded silver, Plique-à-jour enamel and pearl plaque de cou attributed to Levinger and Bissinger...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel

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

Fireball Pearl Necklace by Paula Crevoshay
Located in New Orleans, LA
Multi-colored pearls drape gracefully around the neck in this necklace from American jewelry designer Paula Crevoshay. These iridescent, Baroque pearls are called "fireball" pearls f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

$250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Estate Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Estate Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Necklace and adorned with Sparkling Round Diam...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $249, 000 18KT Magnificent Large Multi Rainbow Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Gorgeous 18KT White Gold Exquisite Glittering Natural Fancy Colored Sapphire Diamond Necklace!!!! Necklace features Outstandin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gol...

18KTrose gold Lariat necklace w. Onyx, pearls, Pink Chalcedony and pink quartzes
Located in Milano, IT
The 18KT rose gold necklace with onyx, pearls, pink chalcedony, and pink quartzes is a striking piece that combines the warmth of rose gold with the boldness of onyx, the classic ele...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold

18KT pink gold necklace with Onyx beads, pearls and citrine quartzes
Located in Milano, IT
This 18KT pink gold necklace with black Onyx faceted beads and citrine & pearls pendants is a beautifully designed piece. The 4 pendants create a visually stunning and unique necklac...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Onyx, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold

Turkish 18k Gold Turquoise, Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Up for sale is a truly unique and fabulous Turkish, turquoise pearl and gold necklace and earrings set. The necklace weighs a total of 75 grams and consists of over 260 freshwater ...
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1990s Turkish Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sapphire Ruby Snake Choker Necklace Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sapphire Ruby Eyes Snake Choker Necklace Chain Silver Victorian Style J Dauphin 17,5 inches long J Dauphin 'Internal selves" Made in silver with Ruby eyes and white Sapphire The se...
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2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Key Chakra Chunky Chain Choker Pendant Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Key pendant Chunky Chain Choker Necklace White Diamond Emerald Ruby Chakra 10k Gold Plated J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Necklace "Crystal Mind" with Gold plated key and chakra gems Rubies, ...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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

Charles Krypell Sapphire and Diamond Ribbon Pendant Necklace
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This vintage Charles Krypell piece was most likely made in the 1980s-'90s. It is a signature representation of his craftsmanship and style with a lovely array of diamonds and sapphir...
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1980s North American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k white with 1.02ct of Natural Emerald Cut Sapphire
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond Choker Necklace in 14k white with 1.02ct of Natural Emerald Cut Sapphire 3.41 Total Carat Weight of Natural Full Cut Diamonds 1.02 Total Carat Weight of Natural Emerald Cut B...
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2010s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Art Deco Style Ruby Emerald Blue Sapphire Amethyst Citrine Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Naples, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping, please contact the seller with a private message to solve the problem. We can ship every...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz...

37.54 ct Natural Sapphire & Diamond Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning sapphire diamond necklace features 723 diamonds weighing 8.84 ct and 55 sapphires weighing 28.70 ct set in 18k white gold.
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct White Gold Emerald, Diamond & Cultured Pearl Triple Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Birmingham, GB
This Pre-loved Emerald, Diamond, &Cultured Pearl Triple Strand Choker exudes timeless elegance. At the heart of this exquisite piece is a rectangular-cut emerald, notable for its lus...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Cabochon Sapphire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Sapphire Necklace A white and yellow gold necklace set with eight cabochon sapphires. Approximate Sapphire weight: 23.12 carats Approximate Length: 15" Approximately weig...
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

1980s Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Yellow gold choker necklace featuring a fine flattened gourmette link separated by 5 arabesque motifs and a gold disk, each set...
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1980s French Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

The Aquamarine Sapphire Custom Cut Tapered Baguette Choker, 14kt white gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Featuring sixty-six individually hand cut sapphires, this choker is something out of Daisy Buchanan’s dreams. An assortment of baguette aquamarine sapphires , this choker is a patter...
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2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

1980s Diamond Sapphire 18k Gold Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This lovely classic diamond, sapphire panther design gold necklace is gracefully crafted in 18k yellow gold. Centered with three oval-shaped genuine blue, yellow, and purple sapphir...
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1990s Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Necklace set with pearl and diamonds 18k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold necklace with a gold and silver center piece set with pearls and rose diamonds - 40 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 2.1 mm...
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1950s Dutch Early Victorian Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

White Gold Necklace with Diamonds and Tahitian Pearls
Located in BILBAO, ES
White Gold Necklace with 510 brilliant-cut diamonds and 16 Tahitian pearls 18k White Gold 510 Diamonds 7.50k 16 Tahiti Pearls
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2010s Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Multi Gem Heart Motif Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Multi Gem Heart Motif Necklace A gold necklace set with cabochon rubies, sapphires, emeralds and approximately 5.17 carats of diamonds Measures Approximately: 13" long Metal Type:...
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

White Gold Necklace with Australian Pearls and Tahitian Pearls
Located in BILBAO, ES
White gold necklace with 384 brilliant-cut diamonds, 8 Australian pearls and 8 Tahitian pearls 18k White Gold 384 Diamonds 3.50K 8 Australian Pearls 8 Tahiti Pearls
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1990s Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

Pearl and Diamond Choker
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Choker A choker set with 26 cultured pearls and accented with round-cut diamonds. Approximate Diamond Weight: 5.00 Carats Approximately Measures: 15" long Metal ...
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20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Holland, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto. The Authentic Mikimoto Double Strand Pearl Necklace...
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1990s Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Drop Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Drop Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Necklace features Pear-shaped Multicolor Sapphires hanging from Round Brilliant Diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

NWT $52, 000 18KT 27.50CT Fancy Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Earrings Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Pair of Rare 18KT Gold Large Turquoise Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings and Necklace Set. This Magnificent Set is comprised of Finely Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

NWT $775, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Paraiba Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Important 18KT White Gold Paraiba Diamond Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Rare Important Paraiba adorned...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold

9.02 ct Baguette Shaped Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:29.526g,D:0.551ct, ,Sapphire:9.021ct,,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Aquamarine & White Sapphire, 14kt Gold
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
We are obsessed with the lozenge cut, enough to make a necklace that resembles the famous harlequin print. Featuring an alternating row of aquamarine lozenge sapphires and princess c...
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2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, White 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

Rosecut Diamonds Choker Necklace With Pink Sapphire Made In 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:26.306g,D:4.72ct, Sapp:0.45ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Vivianna Torun Bülow-hube 18ct Gold Necklace #904 Designed for Georg Jensen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
A very delicate and sensual neck ring designed around 1970's by Vivianna Torun (1927-2004) , the most famous Swedish goldsmith. A 18ct neckring is referenced under #904 in the origi...
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1970s Danish Modernist Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

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

NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Bracelet and adorned with Sparkling Round Diamonds!! ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Gemstone Double Leopard Necklace Vintage 14k Gold 15" Choker Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed gemstone leopard necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Sapphires, emeralds and rubies total an estimated 1.50 carats. The gemstones are in very good c...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

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

Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace in Platinum and 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Choker Necklace in Platinum and 18k White Gold Vintage Diamond and Sapphire Necklace features 5 Natural Round Blue Sapphires and Natural Round Brilliant...
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20th Century North American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Marina J. Woven Pearl Choker with Mosaic Centerpiece, Lapis and Green Apatite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece made by Marina J. This lovely choker features high luster White Seed Pearls, all woven together into a fine lace like design. The Pearl band is adorned in beautiful L...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Apatite, Gold Plate, Silver

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

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

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Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold

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 7.51 GM This stunning necklace featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

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

18kt Rose Gold Necklace Pendant with White Diamonds and Multicolor Sapphires
Located in Valenza, IT
An elegant 18kt rose gold pendant choker weighing a total of 6 grams with a floral motif pendant featuring sapphires and diamonds of different cuts: the multi-color sapphires are ova...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose 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

Kundalini Brown Diamond/ Pink Sapphire Choker
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Kundalini Brown Diamond/Ruby Choker embodies the essence of infinite joy and peace, facilitating self-realization through the awakening of Kundalini, the divine life force flowin...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces

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Brown Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Rose 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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

The Amphitrite Choker - Yellow, White & Blue Sapphires, Black Moissanite, 14kt
Located in Stoke-On-Trent, GB
Named after the Greek goddess of the ocean, Amphitrite, this choker truly befits a mermaid. The centrepiece of the choker features an incredibly rare fan shaped yellow sapphire, reminiscent of Venus’s scallop shell in The Birth of Venus. The fan is held in a cluster of marquise blue spinels, pear shaped white sapphires and black moissanites...
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2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold

NO RESERVE! 17.92 Carat Sapphire Riviera 14kt White gold - Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Center Sapphire Stone: Weight: 17.92 ct / 132 pieces Color: Blue Shape: Round Brilliant Heated Item ships from Israeli Diamonds Exchange, cu...
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2010s Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Round Cut Diamond Dragonfly Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
This is a 36-inch Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti® Color by the Yard® Sparkle necklace crafted from sterling silver, featuring a total weight of 1.3 carats of round brilliant-cut pink sap...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum

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...

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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