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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30 Carat Natural Mix Shaped Yellow Diamond Necklace, In 18 Karat Yellow Gold.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our extraordinary Mix-Shaped Cut Yellow Diamond tennis necklace, showcasing a stunning array of 56 yellow diamonds in heart-shaped, oval cut, and radiant shapes. These pe...
Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
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...
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2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Mixed Metal
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
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
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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Crystal, Quartz, Pyrite
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
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
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
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
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
Striking and Well Crafted and 14k Diamond and Emerald Enhancer on 4.75mm Omega
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This dramatic necklace is expertly crafted from 14k yellow gold. The slide, which gives the effect of actually folding over the omega choker necklace, is set with twenty eight brilli...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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
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 Mauboussin Yellow Gold and Diamond "Love Knot" Choker Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This lovely and elegant French Mauboussin choker necklace has, as it's central focus, a delicate love knot which is set with thirty brilliant cut diamonds having a total approximate ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
Vintage Mexican Sterling Chocker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
This is a vintage handmade TAXCO sterling silver choker necklace. It is handmade and in Excellent Vintage Condition. It weighs about 105 grams.
It is 17 inc...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
14k Solid Yellow Gold 1mm Ultrathin 15 Inch Cable Chain Choker Necklace
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Unisex ultrathin 14K solid yellow gold cable chain choker necklace. Secured with a spring ring closure. 1mm thickness and 15 inch length. Fits 3mm bail.
This chain is a durable solu...
Category
2010s North American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
12 Carat Riviera Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
White Gold
Karat 14K
Four-prong setting riviera tennis necklace
Graduated tennis necklace with round diamonds four-prong set.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
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
Modern Sapphire & Diamond Graduated Heart Necklace
Located in Bloomington, MN
Modern Sapphire & Diamond Graduated Heart Necklace
Introducing our enchanting vintage heart necklace, a symbol of timeless affection. Beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Grosse, Germany Mid-Century Woven Gold and Diamond Swag Necklace
By Grosse
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...
Category
1960s German Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond & Tourmaline Lavaliere - 18K White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Diamond & Tourmaline Lavaliere - 18K White Gold
Crafted from 18kt white gold, this exquisite necklace showcases a stunning 1.65ct pear-cut tourmaline that elegantly dangles beneath ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 70s Cartier Necklace Onyx Choker Sterling Silver 18k Gold Mabe Pearl
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Cartier onyx choker necklace finished with a sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold Mabe pearl set clasp (circa 1970s).
One 18mm Mabe pearl is set into the clasp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k G...
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
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
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
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
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
6.07 Carat Aquamarine Baguette Choker
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Our choker necklace with Aquamarines, total weight 6.07 carat harmoniously complemented by 1.68 carat of round diamonds, all set in rose gold.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold
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...
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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
2.96 Carat Diamond Choker
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling 2.96 carat central emerald-cut diamond and baguette diamonds.
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
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
29.92 Carat Mixed Emerald Choker With 3.82 Carat White Diamonds
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking mixed green emeralds total weight of 29.92 carat with 3.82 carat diamonds in white gold.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
23.64 Carat Mixed Emerald Choker
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous choker with mix shape emeralds total weight 23.64 carat and 0.09ct diamond clasp.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1.52 Carat Pear-shaped Green Emerald Diamond Choker
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling 1.52 carat pear-shaped green emerald set with 4.64 carat white diamonds in white gold.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
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
Chimento Gold and Blackened Silver Choker Necklace
By Chimento
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
26.00 Carat 18K White Gold Ladies Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with our 18K White Gold 26.00cttw Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace, a true masterpiece of refined luxury. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.03 Marquise Shaped Emerald And Diamond Choker
By Ifat Oved
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous 4.03 carat marquise-shaped emerald and 3.50 carat diamonds set in rose gold.
Category
2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
Modern Chocker Grande
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Allow us to introduce the Modern Choker Grande, an extraordinary jewelry piece that encapsulates modern chic and edgy style. Meticulously crafted with unwavering attention to detail,...
Category
2010s American 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
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
Hakimoto 14.4x12 mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl Necklace with 18K Diamond Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Hakimoto By Jewel Of Ocean Tahitian Necklace.
31 Black Pearl 12x14.4mm Tahitian South Sea Pearl
Manufactures List Price $48,000
18K Diamond White Gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Gold
Rosario Navia Mara Folded Link Choker II in 18K Gold, Platinum, & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Our Mara Folded Links Choker is made in 18K gold with varying sized round, pear and oval shaped natural diamonds set in platinum. Featuring five asymmetrical diamond filled links.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rosario Navia Mara Folded Link Choker III in 18K Gold, Platinum, & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Our Mara Folded Links Choker is made in 18K gold with varying sized round, pear and oval shaped natural diamonds set in platinum. Featuring asymmetrical diamond filled links.
The M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Metal x Wire ' Legacy Diamond Choker' in 18kt Yellow Gold with 1.96 ct Diamond
Located in Davenport, FL
A limited-edition masterpiece, the Legacy Diamond Choker is a stunning testament to timeless elegance and modern craftsmanship.
Handcrafted from 18-karat solid yellow gold, this cho...
Category
2010s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Cartier Choker Necklace Trinity Stainless Steel 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Cartier stainless steel & 18k yellow gold choker necklace (circa 1980s).
The choker necklace measures 16 inches in length and is designed to sit at the nape of the neck. T...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel
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