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Choker Necklaces For Sale
Style: Renaissance
Style: Byzantine
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

Kalinger Paris Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Multicolor Resin Charms
Located in Atlanta, GA
This ultra-chic Kalinger Paris choker necklace boasts a typical 1980s design with a worked gilded metal chain ornated with multicolor resin charms. The dangling charms with elephants...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Scott Keating Sterling Silver Mesh + 18k Gold Choker + Citrine Bracelet Set
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible sterling silver and 18k gold mesh choker and citrine bracelet set was crafted by Scott Keating Jewelry, out of Colorado, most likely in the early 2000s. Both pieces...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diana M. 18kt necklace featuring 11.00cts of diamonds and 12.00 cts of cabochons
Located in New York, NY
18kt two tone multi-stone necklace featuring 11.00 cts of pave round diamonds and 12.00 cts of cabochon emeralds, rubies, and sapphires Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Beaded Necklace with Diamond 24K Gold & SS by Kurtulan Jewellery
Located in Bozeman, MT
Beaded Necklace with Diamond 24K Gold & SS by Kurtulan Jewellery 16-18" in length. This piece is made to order and will take approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery. ABOUT KURTULAN JEWE...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Thick 18k Italian Milor Byzantine Style Link Necklace
Located in Lake Worth, FL
18K Gold Byzantine Design Link Necklace Vintage heavy 18k yellow gold chocker, necklace marked Italy 18KG Milor. Comprised with intricate Byzanti...
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Early 2000s Italian Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Seven Hearts Shaped Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Panther Link Chain
Located in Los Gatos, CA
This one-of-a-kind vintage necklace is composed of seven large heart-shaped cabochon rubies, possessing a stunningly fine and vibrant red color, referred to as 'pigeon blood red', wh...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Beaded Multi Strand Gold Intaglio Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Impressive and scarce vintage Chanel Haute Couture necklace - choker comprised out of three braided strands of iridescent bronze/purple f...
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1990s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold

Mythical Fish Rock Crystal Obelisk Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique artisan French byzantine-style silver-tone metal pendant necklace featuring a twisted rope design and highly carved mythical fish accented by a large rock crystal obelisk pendant...
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Late 20th Century French Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal

NEW Natural Ruby Sapphire Emerald Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Wt. 52Grams
Located in Warren, NJ
Add a touch of luxury to your jewelry collection with this exquisite necklace from LaFrancee. Crafted from 14k solid yellow gold, this piece features three natural precious gemstones...
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Late 20th Century Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Necklace with 154 Brilliant Cut Diamonds, Total Carat Weight Ct 4.41
Located in Rome, IT
The necklace is made up of a row of 154 brilliant cut diamonds, their total carat weight is 4.41 ct. The back of the necklace ends with a chain with ten diamonds, which allows you t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Wa Large Brass Choker 24k Gold Plated
Located in Lezica Melilla, UY
This piece was designed, hand-carved and then cast in brass from our workshop Uruguay. The brass used in this manufacturing process is fully recycled. Each piece is then finished by ...
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2010s South American Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace with Gold & Diamond Clasp Pristine Midcentury
Located in Southbury, CT
This 16" strand of vintage cultured Akoya pearls features large and luminous pearls. 8.31mm, 8.24mm, 8.19mm, 8.04mm, 8.29mm, 8.43mm, 8.51mm: these are measurements I took of the pearls at random. In the world of cultured Akoya pearls, 8mm is the delineating mark; 8mm and larger are considered "luxury" pearls because of the time and risk involved in culturing pearls this large. The longer a pearl stays in the water, the thicker the nacre but the greater the chances for malformation. With this strand, we have the ideal: uniform, round pearls with thick nacre, and gorgeous luminosity, but without the pits and surface imperfections, we often see in pearls of this size and vintage. The vast majority of Akoya pearls are 6mm and 7mm. All of these pearls are 8mm and well beyond. If the classic 16" length feels too short for you, it's easy for your jeweler to add a bit of length by having the pearls restrung with double knots and French wire. In this way, you can transform this into a 17" necklace. This necklace, created in the 1950s, features two strands of 75 top-quality cultured Akoya pearls in a near-ivory tone without any evidence of pinking, the dying process the vast majority of cultured Akoya pearls undergo to give them a light pink blush. These pearls lack that artificial tint. The clasp is measures 23mm x 19.47 and was hand-fabricated. The clasp is formed into the shape of a flower with six small, full-cut diamonds prong-set in the center Interestingly, the diamonds are of far better quality than such small stones on a necklace clasp need to be. They are near-colorless (G-I) and clean (VS2). Together they weigh .25 carats. The clasp is unmarked but tests as 14K. This is the ultimate classic double-strand cultured Akoya necklace...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Dime Pearls Necklace 18 Karat Gold
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Dime Pearls = 14 millimeters Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Length: 17 Inches Jewelry Gift Box Included
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

White South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Clasp
Located in Westport, CT
Majestic, sums up this necklace of Graduated White South Sea pearls. Beautifully matched in color, size, shape, and luster, this choker is comprised of 29 perfectly round White Sout...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White 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

Materials

Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Magnificent 18Kt Gold 35Cts Rainbow Multi Color Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is this Rare Important FANCY MULTI RAINBOW SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND GOLD NECKLACE!!! Necklace consists of the Most Exquisite Shades of Rainbow Sapphire...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Art deco Akoya pearl necklace 18K gold diamond clasp
Located in Versailles, FR
Known as the “Queen of Gems”, pearls have been coveted for centuries. For sale a timeless single strand Akoya salt water pearl necklace, consisting of 121 rounded pearls, dated back...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Egyptian Ruby Lavalier Dangle 24K Electroplated Necklace
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Add a touch of luxuriousness to your look with the Egyptian necklace. This ornate choker features an exquisite handmade design, delicately crafted using color to create a truly uniqu...
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Choker Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold, Brass

Vintage Lanvin Citrine Crystal Deco Style Necklace & Bracelet 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Vintage Lanvin Necklace and Bracelet. Crafted in gold plated metal set with crystals. The necklace is finished with the Lanvin logo ha...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Choker Necklaces

Michael Kneebone Baroque Pearl Blown Glass Effervescent Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Hand blown glass bubbles are combined with white baroque pearls in this Effervescent Necklace. The beads measure a generous 1 inch and are flawlessly created. They are spaced with ...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Vermeil

Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra Bois D'Amourette Rose Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extremely rare and highly collectible Vintage Alhambra Collection necklace featured in 18K Rose Gold and Bois d'Amourette (letterwood). Vintage and aged to perfection this series is created by a French craftsman using antique machinery...
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2010s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

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Gorgeous Modern 18k White Gold with 15.11 TCW Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from 18k white gold,weighing 32.78 grams this necklace boasts a brilliant shine that perfectly complements the dazzling diamonds that adorn it. The total carat weight of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Gold 3 Row Connected Choker Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold 3 Row Connected Choker Circa 1990s. This is a great necklace to have in your arsenal and will always look great. It is a choker that is not too wide so will be comforta...
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1990s American Byzantine Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Vintage Gold 3 Row Connected Choker Circa 1990s
Vintage Gold 3 Row Connected Choker Circa 1990s
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7.50 Ct Blue Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Estate Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful vintage necklace is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and contains over 60 carats in round brilliant cut diamonds. Centering a large blue cabochon sapphire...
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vintage Chanel Black Jeweled Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Splendid and scare Coco Chanel jeweled collar statement necklace - comprised out of articulated black French Bakelite "galalith" segments covered by large colored "pate de verre" cab...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Choker Necklaces

Lalaounis Yellow Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lalaounis archaeological revival style yellow gold fringe necklace circa 1970. DETAILS: METAL: 18-karat yellow gold. MEASUREMENTS: slight...
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1970s Greek Byzantine Vintage Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Byzantine Style Faux Turquoise & Coral Bib Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th Century bib necklace incorporates an ornate Byzantine style design with gold tone metal beads detailed with a lattice pattern suspending filigree drops embellished wi...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Llias Lalacounis Byzantine Woven 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
In a Greek Byzantine style, designer LLias Lalacounis weaves an incredible necklace collar. Lightweight and glamorous yet substantial enough to feel re...
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Late 20th Century Greek Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rope Collar Necklace
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive piece embodies an antique Byzentine style collar necklace with two rows of rope encapsulating two rows of a mesh rope chain. Entirely regal, this collar is one that s...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Byzantine Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Castelliani Spirit Matt Vermeil Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in matt vermeil. This delightful vermeil necklace is made of a chain with pearl flower motifs which holds on the front a horn of abundance set with white and blue crystals ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Stunning Napier Enameled Collared Necklace
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderfully executed Necklace by Napier of the period. Tones of emerald green and royal blue. This piece is very lush & luxe, and looks very re...
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1950s American Byzantine Vintage Choker Necklaces

Maison Gripoix for Chanel choker necklace and earrings, c. 1980s
Located in London, GB
Maison Gripoix for Chanel choker necklace and clip-on earrings set from the 1980s. The set features poured glass red jewels throughout.
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1980s French Renaissance Vintage Choker Necklaces

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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