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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Vintage Diamante Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamante Mid Size Choker Circa 1970s. This is a 5 row choker with prong set round stones. It is slightly rounded so gives a very nice fit against the neck. Will go with any...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver Plate, Mixed Metal
Angela Caputi Black and Red Resin Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Angela Caputi made-in-Italy resin choker necklace works on red and black contrast. This necklace features chunky round beads with an on-the-side square bead ornate with ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Pomellato Diamond 18K Gold Rope Chain Hardware Link Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Miami, FL
Pomellato Diamond 18K Gold Rope Chain Hardware Link Bracelet
Presenting a Statement necklace Made in 18K Yellow and white gold. The necklace ha...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
CHANEL NECKLACE BY K. LAGERFELD & V. de CASTELLANE, Crystals, gold plated 1991
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Chanel by Karl Laagerfeld & Victoire de Castellane - Fall/Winter 1990 - 1991 - Reday to Wear Collection. Quilted gold metal chain - chocker set with shiny Swarovski rhinestones. Sig...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate
Angela Caputi Transparent and Orange Resin Seashell Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Angela Caputi designed this superb resin choker necklace. This necklace features a set of faceted beads in crystal clear color contrasted with an asymmetric pendant built with orange marble seashell...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
French 18 karat Gold Rigid Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
This French 18 karat gold rigid necklace is a testament to French craftsmanship and sophistication, blending the richness of yellow gold with the contemporary allure of white gold. M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Single Wave Necklace with Diamond Accent and Adjustable Chain
By Yakira Rona Jewelry
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Wave necklace is a statement piece on its own but can be used as a layer piece if desired. The length is adjustable for this reason.
The diamond accent represents the glow fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold
European 1970s hand engraved 18k gold and diamond necklace
Located in London, GB
This remarkable 1970s 18k gold necklace is completely hand made and hand engraved. The corners of each triangular piece is adorned with small diamonds which accentuate the overall sp...
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1970s European Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rare LEO DE VROOMEN 18K Yellow AMETHYST, CHRYSOPRASE and ENAMEL SUITE , ca. 1984
Located in New York, NY
DE VROOMEN: HARMONY IN COLOUR AND FORM - Extraordinary Collectors Piece : Phenomenal jewelry Parure composed of buff-top Amethysts, Chrysoprase beads, Enamel and 18k Yellow Gold.
Sta...
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1980s Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Dorsons Sterling Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is channel set and wow does it ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
10 Carat Diamond Riviera Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This beautiful Riviera necklace features 87 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total weight of 10 carats of very well cut H color SI clarity diamonds.
16 inches in length...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Kenzo Paris Gilt Metal Geometric Choker Necklace
By Kenzo
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Kenzo Paris choker necklace features an around-the-neck geometric shape with gilt metal dimensional carving and satin finish textured aspect. The brand tag "Kenzo - Par...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Massive Transparent Gray Lucite Geometric Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist bib features a modern handmade geometric choker necklace. Each extra-thick block of Lucite or Plexiglass is hinged, allowing the elements to move with the wea...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
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....
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Channel Set Square Choker Circa 1960s. This looks like a very expensive classic necklace. It is channel set and wow does it deliver. In great...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Bulgari Divas' Dream 18 Kt. Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Onyx Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, IT
18 kt. rose gold necklace signed by Bulgari.
This iconic design is featured by divas' dream links made with mother of pearl and onyx.
With its feminine design, delicate gem arrangeme...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Bogoff Diamante Choker Necklace Circa 1960s
By Henry Bogoff
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Sea foam green tumbled fluorite beads necklace w/ gold gilt branches of coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
Over the top amusing resort wear necklace. A single strand of very large chunky sea foam green tumbled fluorite beads. Gold gilt branches of natural coral are suspended from the beads.
A great high style statement.
Length: 17” plus coral branches
Creator: Ned Marshall
Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Fluorite, Gold
Guy Laroche Paris Brutalist Gilt Metal Choker Necklace
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely French designer Guy Laroche Paris choker necklace features a dimensional brutalist shape, with gilt metal all textured. The choker has a toggle closing clasp and is signe...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Peacock Pearl Semi-precious Bead Crystal Designer Alexis Bittar Vintage Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Chic and Stylish Five-station Necklace adorned with Freshwater Peacock Pearl clusters • semi-precious Beads • Pyrite • Quartz • Swarovski Crystals • Gunmetal make u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
MAUKE V JEWELRY Sterling Silver Choker Viking With Hammered Structure
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Experience a truly distinctive design that enhances the grace of your neck. This bold sterling silver choker exudes a hardcore charm, making it a standout addition to your collection...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Sapphire & Diamond Halo Necklace in Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sapphire & Diamond Halo Necklace in Yellow Gold
This stunning Sapphire necklace is meticulously crafted from 14-karat yellow gold. The three ...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Caputi Yin-Yang Black and White Resin Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Angela Caputi, made in Italy resin choker beaded necklace, works with black and white contrast. The necklace features assorted beads and a side medallion. It is built wi...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
1981 Tiffany & Co Necklace Paloma Picasso Vintage Triangle Link 18k Gold 15"
Located in Torrance, CA
Rare vintage Tiffany & Co necklace designed by Paloma Picasso, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1981).
Dating to 1981 the bold open link necklace is designed by Paloma Picas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Tennis Necklace 14K Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
14K Yellow gold blue sapphire necklace 3mm each stone total 14cts blue sapphires. Starts with a 14" choker length and is available...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 18k White Gold Large Open Link Diamond and Sapphire Choker Necklace
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and tasteful late 20th century choker length 18k white gold necklace is set with hundreds of vivid natural blue sapphires and brilliant cut diamonds in alternating links....
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nardi Diamond Swirl Choker Necklace
By Nardi
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
MAUKE V JEWELRY Sterling Silver Choker Tango With Flower Pendant
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A choker with wire wrapped details with a beautiful eye-catching flower in bloom pendant. Inspired by this sensual dance the Tango, performed by a woman who expresses her love to her...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colossal Blue Topaz 925 Chocker Statement Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully made piece is one of a kind necklace. It's massive blue topaz stone gives it that special touch that will enhance the beauty of this design. We handcrafted this neck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Two Tone Choker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our Two Tone Choker is a striking embodiment of unity and togetherness. With one side plated in radiant 18k gold and the other adorned with oxidized si...
Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
HEIDI DAUS Turquoise Monarch Butterfly Crystal Necklace and Earrings Set
By Heidi Daus
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Designer Heidi Daus Monarch Madness Butterfly Necklace and Earring Set. Beautiful bronze/gold tone butterfly embellished with various blue and purple Swarovski crys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Turquoise
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...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Sterling Open Back Crystal Choker Necklace Circa 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Sterling Open Back Crystal Choker Necklace Circa 1920's. Same Sizing all around the neck. Nothing looks like a true open back crystal nec...
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1920s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stephen Webster Superstud Collar Necklace in Sterling Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: This collar necklace by Stephen Webster is part of the designer's Superstud collection. It features a woven stud design, making this choker necklace a flexible and vers...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18K Yellow Gold Alligator Necklace
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Alligator Necklace
18K Yellow Gold
SKU: BKC01004
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Chunky Block Lucite Statement Necklace
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The best vintage lucite necklace we have ever listed. This 1970s statement necklace is unique. Chunky faceted blocks of lucite in various sizes...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Alexis Bittar Signed Designer Spiral Swarovski Crystal Gray Pearl Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Alexis Bittar Signed Designer Sparkling Swarovski Crystal Spiral Ring Gray Pearl Choker Necklace. Lobster claw clasp. Approx. 17” long, measured straight ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Pearl
Angela Caputi Red Bordeaux Resin Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Angela Caputi, made-in-Italy resin choker necklace features an oversized multi-strand design with lovely red Bordeaux and black colors. The geometric flat and slightly do...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Angela Caputi Black and Green Resin Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Angela Caputi, made in Italy resin choker necklace. Working on black and green contrast, this necklace features chunky carved pebble beads with a central rounded bead with a ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage Ciner Silver Tone Diamante Rounded Choker Necklace Circa 1980s
By Ciner
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Limoges Black Gray Enamel and Pate de Verre Link Choker Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful enamel and pate de verre link choker necklace was produced in Limoges, France, in the 1950s. The enameled round domed copper elements are hinged with a gilded brass ch...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass, Copper, Enamel
1995 Vintage Chanel Choker Necklace Large 14.5mm Faux Pearls Yellow Gold Tone
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel choker necklace with a yellow gold-tone textured toggle clasp (circa 1995).
The necklace features 14.5mm faux pearls o...
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
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
1995 Vintage Chanel Choker Necklace Double Strand 12mm Faux Pearls Gripoix Clasp
By Chanel
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Chanel double-strand choker necklace finished with a crystal and blue stone textured Gripoix clasp (circa 1995).
The necklace features 12mm faux pearls of irregular shape w...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Base Metal
'50s Four Strand Coral Bead Choker Necklace With Cluster Clasp By Eugene Schultz
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century
- 16" length
- Faux coral glass beads
- Fancy push clasp with bead cluster and gilded leaf motif
- By Eug...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Vintage Vendome Gold Tone Basket Weave Choker Necklace, circa 1980s
By Vendome
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Platinum
Dior Logo Khaki Choker Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection is pleased to offer a vintage Christian Dior khaki choker featuring gold hardware, eyelets, and Dior embossed onto the front.
Christian Dior Paris
Designed by John Gall...
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Early 2000s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Spectrum Jewels Heart Emerald Diamond Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Yellow Gold
Located in IN
Item Code :- SECK-9165
Gross Wt. :- 69.39 gm
18k White & Yellow Gold Wt. :- 62.27 gm
Natural Diamond Wt. :- 23.00 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I )
Emerald Wt. :- 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Christian Dior Figure 8 Chain Link Necklace, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1960s Christian Dior choker-length chain necklace in gold plate. This necklace features elegant figure-8-shaped links with a unique wave-patterned lined texture, giving them...
Category
20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Guy Laroche Gilt Metal Tribal Choker Necklace
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
Guy Laroche Paris designed this refined tribal choker necklace in the 1990s. The dangling design features South American-inspired charms design, possibly Pre-Colombian with carved an...
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1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Large Yellow Gold Link Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 carat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark.
This solid gold necklace is composed of large long articulated links that are domed on the upper surface. The clasp is incorpo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
MIKIMOTO 18K White Pearl 3-Strand Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Rome, IT
Mikimoto 18K White Gold 7.3-11.1 mm Grayish Silver & Cream Pearl 3-Strand Diamond Choker Necklace.
The Necklace weighs 64.2 grams, the diamond bars are 2...
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2010s Japanese Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Mint Green & White Sapphire, Silver
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 brazil green lozenge sapphires and princess cut white sapphires, this necklace is extendable, so you can wear it on all occasions. We hope this necklace gives you the witty and mischievous attitude harlequins are known for.
Please allow up to six weeks to make your custom choker.
Details:
Silver
Sustainably created lab brazil green spinels
Sustainably created lab white sapphires
Our lab grown gemstones...
Category
2010s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sapphire, Silver
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker circa 1960s
By Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Trifari Baguette Tennis Necklace Choker Circa 1960s. The dates of this necklace make it between 1955-1969. This looks like a very expe...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
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