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Modern Choker Necklaces

MODERN STYLE

Rooted in centuries of history of adornment dating back to the ancient world, modern jewelry reimagines traditional techniques, forms and materials for expressive new pieces. As opposed to contemporary jewelry, which responds to the moment in which it was created, modern jewelry often describes designs from the 20th to 21st centuries that reflect movements and trends in visual culture.

Modern jewelry emerged from the 19th-century shift away from jewelry indicating rank or social status. The Industrial Revolution allowed machine-made jewelry using electric gold plating, metal alloys and imitation stones, making beautiful jewelry widely accessible. Although mass production deemphasized the materials of the jewelry, the vision of the designer remained important, something that would be furthered in the 1960s with what’s known as the “critique of preciousness.”

A design fair called the “Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes” brought global attention to the Art Deco style in 1925 and gathered a mix of jewelry artists alongside master jewelers like Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin and Boucheron. Art Deco designs from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels unconventionally mixed gemstones like placing rock crystals next to diamonds while borrowing motifs from eclectic sources including Asian lacquer and Persian carpets. Among Cartier’s foremost design preoccupations at the time were high-contrast color combinations and crisp, geometric forms and patterns. In the early 20th century, modernist jewelers like Margaret De Patta and artists such as Alexander Calder — who is better known for his kinetic sculptures than his provocative jewelry — explored sculptural metalwork in which geometric shapes and lines were preferred over elaborate ornamentation.

Many of the innovations in modern jewelry were propelled by women designers such as Wendy Ramshaw, who used paper to craft her accessories in the 1960s. During the 1970s, Elsa Peretti created day-to-night pieces for Tiffany & Co. while designers like Lea Stein experimented with layering plastic, a material that had been employed in jewelry since the mid-19th century and had expanded into Bakelite, acrylics and other unique materials.

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Style: Modern
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Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Boucher Baguette and Round Choker Circa 1960s.This is a necklace that was so well thought out and looks so well in its detail. They truly don't make them like this any more....
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1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Pennino Baguette and Pave Art Deco Choker Circa 1960s. This is a gorgeous choker necklace from Pennino. They made such magnificent items which gives them the illusion of be...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Grosse, Germany Mid-Century Woven Gold and Diamond Swag Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century woven gold and diamond swag necklace featuring a swagged center accented with claw-set diamonds and flanked by scrolled diamond ornaments wi...
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1960s German Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Chaumet Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant choker necklace by Chaumet with three panels of diamonds. The 42 diamonds weigh approximately 1 carat and are G color, VS quality. The necklace is made if 3/4 inch gold panel...
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Nuovi Gioielli Italian Wide 18 Karat Criss Cross Choker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This wide Itallian designer Nuovi Gioielli collar choker Necklace was crafted in  140.8 grams of 18K gold.  Featuring a wide criss cross pattern throughout and  hand embellishment...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Nardi Diamond Swirl Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Elegant, refined and unusual best describe this diamond necklace by Nardi. It has 205 diamonds weighing a total of approximately 13 carats including a .25 carat pear shaped diamond ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co 2.90 Carat Round Diamond 18k Necklace 90s
Located in Rome, IT
TIFFANY & CO. 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant. The Pendant & Chain weigh 4.5 grams, the diamond is a natural 2.91 ct Round Brilliant Cut, E in color, VVS2 i...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Chimento Gold and Blackened Silver Choker Necklace
Located in Darnestown, MD
Sporty and chic two tone choker necklace by Chimento. The necklace is made of two colors of 18 karat gold alternating with oxidized sterling silver. Th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold, Silver

25 Carat Riviera Tennis Necklace Excellent Cut
Located in Rome, IT
A 25 carat diamond in platinum Riviera necklace comprised of articulating links four-prong set with graduated round brilliant cut diamonds.
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Donald Stannard Rams Head Choker in Silver and Gold Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Donald Stannard Rams Head Necklace/Choker in Silver and Gold Circa 1980s. Classic Rams head necklace that due to its colors will match with anything. This is a classic style...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

GIA Certified 4 Round Brilliant Cut Pendant Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 4 Carat ct. Round Brilliant Cut Pendant Necklace vvs2 clarity f color
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. 18 kt two tone pearl and diamond necklace adorned with pearls
Located in New York, NY
18 kt two tone pearl and diamond necklace adorned with pearls surrounded by 19.66 cts tw of diamonds in a flower design and separated by leaves and diamonds. Diana M. is a leading su...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Diana M.14 kt yellow gold diamond original David Yarman fashion necklace
Located in New York, NY
14 kt yellow gold diamond original David Yarman fashion necklace featuring 2 twisted bands and a center 1.00 ct tw diamond X piece. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 14kt yellow gold fashion bracelet featuring 3.00 cts of round diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold fashion bracelet featuring 3.00 cts tw of round diamonds GH SI Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop shop...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 14kt white gold fashion bracelet 3.00 cts of round diamond
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14kt white gold fashion bracelet 3.00 cts of round diamonds GH color SI clarity. Excellent Cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

DIana M. Necklaces 14k YG with 3.50cts of diamonds bolo deasigh
Located in New York, NY
Necklaces 14k YG with 3.50cts of diamonds bolo deasigh Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop shop for all your jewelry sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond

Diana M.Custom 28.50 Cts 4 Prong Round Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k White gold 4 prong diamond tennis necklace a 28.50 cts round diamonds 90 stones 0.31 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt white gold flower and butterfly necklace featuring 3.50 cts
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold flower and butterfly necklace featuring 3.50 cts of round, marquise, and pear diamonds with 2.00 cts of round and pear shaped pink sapphires Diana M. is a leading su...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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White Gold

Vintage Bogoff Diamante Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Choker Necklace Circa 1960s. This is so chic and yes chokers are back. This is heavy and substantial and well made. These are a...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Diana M.18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond graduated tennis necklace 25cts
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond graduated tennis necklace adorned with 25.05 cts tw of round diamonds (89 stones) (center stone 1.27 cts and two side stones-2.05 cts, four side...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Dolce & Gabbana Brown Leather Choker W Gold Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Dolce & Gabbana brown leather choker featuring gold D & G lettering, gold rivets and snaps, a gold O-ring, and two adjustable size ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Diana M. Custom 17.45 Cts Round Diamond Graduated 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 17.45cts round diamonds set in 3 prongs. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace with 27cts
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace adorned with 27.26 cts tw of brilliant cut round diamonds (93 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom Platinum, 16.5" 51.82 Cts 4 Prong Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Platinum, 16.5" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 51.82 cts round diamonds 72 stones-0.70 cts each stone FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Diana M. Custom 23.00cts 3 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold 16" Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold, 16" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace 23.00 cts of round diamonds 90 stones 0.25 each GH color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s. No more need be said about this beauty. It is a classic that has been made throug...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Diana M. Custom 14.00 cts 3 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold 16'' Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 kt white gold, 16" 14.00 cts 3 prong round diamonds 140 stones 0.1 each. FG color SI clarity. Excellent Cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 28.40
Located in New York, NY
18 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 28.40 cts tw of brilliant cut round diamonds (81 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 50.00 Cts Diamond Opera Length Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k Yellow gold, 32" diamond opera length riviera necklace 50.00 cts round diamonds GH color SI clarity.Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 25.00 cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k yellow gold, 17" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 25.00 cts round diamonds 99 stones 0.24 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M.Custom 40.00 Cts Diamond-By-The-Yard Necklace 42" 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 42" 18k white gold long bezel set approximately 40.00cts diamond-by-the-yard 125stone 0.32 each. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 18.20 cts 18k Rose Gold 32" Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k rose gold, 32" diamond tennis necklace 18.20 cts round diamonds 197 stones 0.09 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Rose Gold

Diana M. Custom 38.60 Cts Bezel Set Necklace Diamond 44" 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 44" bezel set diamond necklace 38.60 cts round diamonds 124 stones 0.31 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 20.37cts 4 prong Diamond Riviera 18k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k yellow gold long 4 prong diamond Riviera necklace 20.37 cts diamonds 197 stones 0.10 each. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut 32"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M Custom 5.00 cts Graduated Tennis Necklace 16.5" 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated half way diamond tennis necklace containing 5.00 cts of round brilliant cut diamonds.Color FG SI clar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.30 Cts 4 Prong Round Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k yellow gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace 23.30 cts Round diamonds 91 stones 0.25 each. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 17.00 cts 4 prong
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 17.00 cts of round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 107 stones 0.16 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 43.47 Cts Round 3 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 34" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace 43.47 cts round diamonds 168 stones 0.25 each.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage Gold Tone Choker Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Tone Choker Circa 1990s. A very simple piece that just adds the finishing touch that brings your outfit up to the finished level. It is very minimalistic but don't let...
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1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Diana M. Custom 18.10 cts Round Diamond 32" 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold, 32" diamond necklace alternating between small and big diamonds 18.10 cts of round diamonds 124 stones 0.15 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent Cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 17.70cts Round 4 prong Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace f17.70 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 107 stones 0.17 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 24.15cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 18K White Gold Graduated Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 24.15 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 89 stones 0.27 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 17.80 cts 3 Prongs Graduated Tennis Necklace 18kt White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 17.80 cts round diamonds set in 3 prongs. Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 16.75 Cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 14k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 16.75 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 107 stones 0.15 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.23.10 cts 3 Prong 18k White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 23.10 cts of round brilliant diamonds 89 stones 0.26 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 14kt White Gold Graduated Riveira Tennis Necklace 17.60 cts 4 prong
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 17.60 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 107 stones 0.17 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 14kt White Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace 20.00 cts 4 prong
Located in New York, NY
14kt white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 20.00 cts of round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for ove...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 20.05 cts Round 4 Prong Diamond 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 20.05 cts round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 93 stones 0.22 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. Custom 24.54 cts 3-prong 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 24.54 cts of round brilliant diamonds 95 stones 0.26 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.60 cts Round 3 Prong 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 23.60 cts of round brilliant diamonds 89 stones 0.27 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 21.20 Cts Round 4 Prong Graduate 18k White Gold Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18 k white gold, 16.5" graduated 4 prong tennis necklace 21.20 cts diamonds Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Diana M. 14kt Yellow Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace Featuring 10.00 cts
Located in New York, NY
14kt yellow gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 10.00 cts of round diamonds, 17" Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Diana M. 14kt White Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace 20.00 cts prong
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14k white gold graduated tennis necklace 20.00 cts round brilliant diamonds 93 stones 0.21 each set in a 4 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 16.35 cts 16.5"
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis riviera necklace 16.35 cts round diamonds.Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut. 16.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18kt Yellow Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace Featuring 11.15 cts
Located in New York, NY
18kt yellow gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 11.15 cts of round diamonds Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35 years. Diana M is one-stop sho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

Diana M. Custom 23.41 cts 3 Prongs1 8k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 23.41 cts of round brilliant diamonds 95 stones 0.25 each set in a 3 prong setting FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Basket Weave Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Basket Weave Choker Necklace, circa 1980s. A great little light choker that will look great in winter or summer. Just add it to your white shirt look and y...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vivid Diamonds 47.25 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Sensational Diamond and Ruby necklace finely crafted in platinum, featuring Red Burma Rubies and white diamonds weighing approximately 47.25 carats total. This exceptional necklace s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Platinum

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