Portuguese Choker Necklaces

The length of the necklace is 18.5 inches (47 cm). The size of the smooth round beads is 14 mm. The lapis lazuli beads are indigo, midnight tone, and highly saturated. Lapis lazuli has visible calcite and golden pyrite flecks. Natural color, not dyed. No thermal or other mechanical treatments were used. This necklace alternates 2mm tiny vintage seed glass Czech beads. The necklace is fastened with a rare, unique vintage sterling silver clasp with scarab cabochon. The scarab is an ancient symbol of vitality and new life. It was buried in the tombs of ancient Egyptians to insure they would have a new heart in the next life. It has always been a fortuitous symbol to wear and has roots in many ancient cultures. This particular specimen is a vintage German glass dating from the 1920-40 Egyptian craze that started around the unearthing of the first Egyptian tombs. The lines on the scarab are very clearly incised, and the shape of the beetle is clearly defined. The cabochon is 14 mm by 16 mm and is set in a sterling silver box clasp. The weight of the necklace is 126.5 grams. Lapis lazuli is a rock, which means it's an aggregate of several minerals. This ancient gem contains three minerals in varying amounts: lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. The Sumerians believed that the spirit of their gods lived within the stone, while the ancient Egyptians saw it as a symbol of the night sky. Since the earliest of times, lapis lazuli has been associated with royalty, strength and courage, wisdom and intellect, friendship and truth. In natural stone jewelry...

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...

A fabulous sterling silver choker with an articulated sterling silver framed 1 1/4" X 1/4" elongated oval blue lapis lazuli stone dangling from the center from Taxco, Mexico. Inner ...

This Buccellati style 18K yellow and white gold diamond flower necklace features 22.57 carats of G VS diamonds . 1/2 inch width and 6.5 inch drop. 64.4 grams total weight. Made in It...

17-Inch Lapis Lazuli and Sterling Silver Choker Necklace – Bold and Magnificent Make a statement with this stunning 17-inch lapis lazuli choker necklace. Featuring large, 20mm lapis...

Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow and White Gold S Link Necklace - The Italian made 2-tone gold necklace has alternating yellow gold modern S links connected b...

Antique hand crafted Tibetan Ceremonial Silver Collar decorated with natural raw turquoise, natural coral beads and lapis lazuli. About 156 grams, 16" long 2" wide.

Brightly colored vintage choker style necklace is stunningly simple in design, but makes a bold statement. The deep blue lapis lazuli stones paired with the warm yellow gold makes fo...

Stunning Montreaux 18K yellow gold necklace with 195 full cut round diamonds (set in platinum) weighing 5.10cts, D-E color, IF and VVS1 color.

Unusual triangular cut lapis lazuli beads separated by 18K gold spacers with beveled lapis tube beads along the back. 18K gold lobster claw clasp. By Deborah Lockhart Phillips. Th...

Amazing necklace composed of Italian coral beads, joined by trapezoidal sterling silver pieces, with two lapis lazuli cabochons in each of them. The closure is made on the back with ...

Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark and rhinoceros head hallmark. Antique watch chain, it is constituted of two round jaseron mes...