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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Artist
Sterling Silver, Choker, Piastrine, Handmade, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
The “Piastrine” choker is part of our jewelry collection. All our sterling silver pieces of jewelry are handmade: it means that none is like the other. As a matter of fact, our aim i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

White Diamond Gold Snake Pendant Choker Chain Necklace Silver Ruby Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Gold Snake Pendant Choker Chain Necklace in Silver with Ruby Eyes Designer J DAUPHIN Product: "Internal Selves" The serpent, or snake, is one of the oldest and most...
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2010s American Victorian Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian 5 Strand Coral Choker with 10K Gold Bars & Clasp, circa 1890
Located in Venice, CA
This bold Victorian coral choker is a show-stopper. The color of this piece is stunning, a beautiful natural salmon color, rich and mottled. Cor...
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Coral, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beaded Collar Nacklace with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
Elevate your neckline with this stunning choker necklace, adorned with 144 round lapis lazuli beads of around 8.2 mm in diameters and 104 brilliant-cut diamonds of G-H color and vs c...
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20th Century European Artist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sea Life Shell Statement Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Gripoix Paris – costume jewelry taken to the exquisite; the ancestral art of pate de verre brought to life by our artisans. The artisans of Gripoix Paris transport poured glass to l...
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

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

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

Choker set with old mine cut and rose diamonds up to 2.50ct gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
Silver necklace set with old mine cut and rose cut diamonds. 2.50ct - G/H - SI - 40 cm long detailed description: the length of the necklace is 40 cm long by 4.5 mm wide the size ...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Silver, Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Dog-Clasp Stackable Choker Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold chain exemplifies Victorian era jewelry design, characterized by its functionality and craftsmanship. The piece features a dog clasp, commonly used in the p...
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20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 15.35 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links an antique dog clip and a lovely bolt ring. The necklace is hallmarked with French Eagle heads and a Rhino head. Both closures function, yet we like to mention that, if you fully open the spring ring, you will have to help to close it again. If you only open it partly, then it will close again on its own. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip and an antique spring...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links an antique bolt ring. The necklace is hallmarked with French weevils, which were struck on jewels imported into France since 1864. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip and an antique spring ring...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K French solid gold pocket watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 16.34 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links and a lovely bolt ring. It is fully hallmarked with all the needed French marks : eagle heads and a rhino head. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique spring ring...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k solid gold Antique Necklace - light Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque - 43 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 K yellow gold and hallmarked with a 750 mark on the closure. The filigree links are very detailed and breathtaking t...
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k solid gold Belle Epoque Necklace - Filigree chain - Victorian drapery chain
Located in Antwerp, BE
This filigree necklace is crafted in 18 ct yellow gold and bejewelled with seven seed pearls. The filigree chains are very detailed and breathtaking thanks to the antique seed pearls...
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

27.76 Carats Marquise Pear Round Shape Natural Diamonds Necklace 18K White Gold
Located in Massafra, IT
This exquisite necklace showcases 27.76 carats of marquise, pear, and round shape natural diamonds set in 18K white gold. Its captivating design makes it an ideal choice to dazzle on...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Early Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k 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

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

Victorian 98.75 Cttw. Tanzanite and Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our opulent Victorian 98.75 Cttw. Tanzanite and Diamond Choker Necklace, a breathtaking statement piece that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. This magnificen...
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2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Peridot Sapphire Drop 18 k Gold Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice nnecklace round neck with peridot sapphire drop in the center champagne color, in between small lentils of gold 18k. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been p...
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Early 2000s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Peridot, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Labradorite Statement Necklace 14 kt Yellow Gold F Necklace by the jewel Artist
Located in Engelberg, CH
‘Milestone’... is quite something! This art work has been exhibited at a contemporary jewellery exhibition in Milan, Italy and finally Sheila is ready to part... This incredible stat...
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2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces

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Labradorite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Fire §Opal Gold Round Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
Roun necklace with fire australian opal drop very shining gold 22 gr, 18k . Made all by hand file with little gold lentils. Total length is 45 cm. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is ne...
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2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Opal, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold

Yellow Sapphire Drops Gold Necklace
Located in Milan, IT
This drop necklace is all made by hand the total lenght is 45 cm is 21gr of 18k gold the yellow saffire drops is alternating with gold lentils. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and ...
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Early 2000s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Sapphire, 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

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14k Gold, 18k Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Dali Chocker Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Dali collection: A nod to the master of surrealism and his elegant mustaches. Melting shapes, birds in flight and lacquered mouths express the passion and creative madness of the art...
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

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

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Garnet, Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Couture Gold Tone and Pearl Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Christian Dior Couture Gold Tone with Rhinestone and Pearl Choker with Large Medallion Like Piece on Front in Middle on Top of four rows of Pearls. There are two rows of Chai...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

13.48ct Rosecut Diamonds Evergreen Stunning Necklace In 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from 18-karat gold, this one-of-a-kind necklace is set with a dazzling array of round rosecut diamonds. This necklace is 15.5 inches long with a nice lobster clasp at th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Choker Necklaces

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Reverse Hand Painted Glass Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a reverse hand painted glass beads necklace. It has silk knotted up to 20mm glass beads with hand painted butterflies plus a banana leaf s...
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Early 2000s Chinese Artist Choker Necklaces

Françoise Montague Periwinkle Murano Glass Wraparound Choker
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A wraparound Swarovski Crystal rondelle choker in green with drops and 6 unique pink Murano pear shape drops. Size is adjustable as it is set on a memory wire One of a kind. Drops ar...
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Necklace High Jewelry, swiss made Vincent Michel
Located in Lausanne, CH
The Nuit d'Eclats necklace (Night of Radiance) is crafted in 750 rose gold and set with tourmalines (central oval : 18.01cts) 209 top quality DEF/IFVVS natural diamonds (brilliant a...
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2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

3.7 CTW Emerald Cut Illusion Set Diamond Tennis Necklace 18k Solid White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald Cut Illusion Set Diamond Tennis Necklace studded in 18K Gold. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual l...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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

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

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

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

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Coral, 14k Gold

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

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

Vintage Victorian Style Emerald And 3-Strand Pearl Pendant Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This necklace features a cabochon cut green emerald bezel set pendant. Paired with 150 round cut diamond side stones, this beautiful necklace is strung together with 3 strands of pearls...
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20th Century North American Victorian Choker Necklaces

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

3 Ceramics Torque Necklace by Yves Saint Laurent
Located in London, England
YVES SAINT LAURENT Haute Couture by ROBERT GOOSSENS Stiff torque necklace in hammered gilt metal decorated with polychrome ceramic cabochons - unsigned I Interior width 9 cm 12x14cm...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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22k Gold, Brass, Gilt Metal

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

The Amphitrite Choker - Yellow, White & Blue Sapphires, Black Moissanite, 10kt
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...
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2010s Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Statement multicolour raw stone Necklace in 14 Kt Yellow Gold F by the artist
Located in Engelberg, CH
‘Rockin it’... and so she does! A raw stone necklace that should be worn with a certain attitude! Although her attitude is already here... Especiall...
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2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Aventurine, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Philippe Ferrandis Unique Chocker In Aqua
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Exclusively made for Isabelle K Jewelry. This stunning one of a kind necklace has turquoise, green agate, pate de verre cabochons and Swarovski crystals in different shapes and color...
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

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

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Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ella Gafter Japanese 10.5/10mm Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Japanese pearl necklace consists of 40 pearls of splendid nacre, lustre, and iridescence. The Akoya pearls are homogeneous and have the rar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Robert GOOSSENS Paris, magnificent old necklace, vintage, High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful old NECKLACE, 50s vintage, by High Fashion designer Robert GOOSSENS, total length 42 cm, length without clasp 37 cm, weight 84 g, extraordinary work, exceptional quality, g...
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1950s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

18k White and Yellow Gold necklace with carved flowers and removable pendant
Located in Fara Filiorum Petri, IT
18k Gold mixed yellow and white choker necklace with flower-shaped links chained together. The special feature of this model is the ability to unhook or add the pendant via a conven...
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2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

Artist Statement Choker in Raw Malachite 14 kt Yellow Gold F Cocktail Necklace
Located in Engelberg, CH
‘Doris’... if one need to choose the ultimate green stone choker, this is her! This is the kind of jewel that you will love for a lifetime. A raw green stone Malachite necklace, that's is simply fabulous, and obviously made as a one-of-a-Kind piece, that is very pretty and comes with Sheila's signature edge. She is cool, elegant and unique! This is a choker that Sheila Westera created to fit into her pure Conversation Pieces Collection. Doris is spectaculair due to her chunky and large bright green Malachite, set into Sheila's original possessions setting design, a technique that she invented, giving her lots of character. Strong statement pieces, is what she loves to create, and Doris should sit short around your neck, for an extra special and powerful effect! This jewel somewhat has a minimal vibe, just with more character, making her a Conversation starter. Green is awesome, and when created to be a one-off, she won't be unnoticed, only in the best way possible. This tasteful raw treasure is a green lovers dream, with a natural vibe, and a lot of importance. Conversation Pieces Style: One stone Choker Technique: Possessions Stones/Gemstones: raw Malachite...
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2010s Swiss Artist Choker Necklaces

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Malachite, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

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

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Pinchbeck

Alexis LAHELLEC Paris, Beautiful vintage NECKLACE, High Fashion France
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Beautiful vintage NECKLACE, signed Alexis LAHELLEC, High Fashion jewelry Paris France, length 43 cm, width 2.5 cm, weight 75 g, golden metal, rhinestones, very good state. FR: Magnifique COLLIER vintage...
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1980s French Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Francoise Montague Unique Multicolor Charm Necklace
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague took over the De Saurma jewelry workshop in the late 1940s. Her mother founded the workshop in 1945, according to "Costume Jewelry for Haute Couture" by Florence M...
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Lanvin, Important vintage NECKLACE, golden alloy rhinestones
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Sublime important vintage NECKLACE, in gold metal and glass rhinestones, by French haute couture designer LANVIN, signed Lanvin Germany, total length (with clasp chain) 47 cm, weight 172 g, good condition. FR: Sublimissime important COLLIER vintage...
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1980s German Artist Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Daniel Swarovski Paris Victorian-Inspired Red Crystal Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Daniel Swarovski Paris couture jeweled choker necklace features an around-the-neck shape with Victorian-inspired flair. The choker is bui...
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1990s French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Silver Plate

The Amphitrite Choker - Yellow, White Blue Sapphires, Black Moissanite, Silver
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

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver

The Amphitrite Choker - Yellow, White & Blue Sapphires, Black Moissanite, 18kt
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

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

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Coral, Gold Plate, Silver

Ant Link Choker Necklace White Gold Black Rhodium Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Presenting the captivating Ant Link Choker Necklace, a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. This exquisite necklace features a total of 150 shimmering b...
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2010s American Artist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, Rhodium

14 Karat Gold Necklace Crocodiles
Located in Roma, RM
Animalia Series Important 14 kt solid yellow gold choker necklace. Necklace created entirely by hand by Italian artisans. The technique is that of lost-wax microsculpture. The neckl...
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2010s Italian Artist Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 14k 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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