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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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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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 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

Judith Hendler Transparnt and White Acrylic Lucite Neck Ring Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Judith Hendler designed this fabulous "piece of art" choker necklace in the 1980s. It has the iconic Acrylic or Lucite (also known as Acri-gem) neck tube ring, and from it are elegan...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

Barry Kieselstein-Cord 18K Yellow Gold Alligator Necklace
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Alligator Necklace 18K Yellow Gold SKU: BKC01004
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 18 kt yellow gold, 17" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace
Located in New York, NY
18 kt yellow gold, 17" 3 prong diamond tennis necklace adorned with 26.00 cts tw of round diamonds (83 stones) Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over 35...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chimento 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Link Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Signed Chimento, this second-hand necklace features slightly domed diamond-shaped motifs and elongated articulated motifs. They are in white gold on one side and yellow gold on the other. The clasp opens with a push-button and is set on one side with a modern brilliant-cut diamond in a star-shaped closed setting. Numbered 408 VI. Length : 42 cm approximately, width : 8 approximately, thickness : 3,5 approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 42 g approximately. Second- hand Chimento gold necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

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 ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Diana M. Custom 23.38 cts 4 Prong 18k White Gold Graduated Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace 23.38 cts round diamonds Color FG SI clarity. Excellent cut center diamond 1 ct.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

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

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hermes Woven 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Collar French Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage Hermes 18k yellow gold collar. Crafted with meticulous artistry in France, this luxurious necklace exudes the essence of sophistication and refinement. The collar showcases a stunning woven pattern, a testament to the expert craftsmanship and attention to detail that defines Hermes...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

6.07 Carat Aquamarine Baguette Choker
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.
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2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k 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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Modern Baume Creation Moonstones Vermeil Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in vermeil, silver overlaid with yellow gold This feminine choker features cushion-cut briolette moonstones in a closed setting, separated by rings. The clasp is a snap hook...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Moonstone, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

1980s Cartier Choker Necklace Trinity Stainless Steel 18k Yellow Gold Jewelry
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...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

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. 18kt White Gold Graduated Riviera Tennis Necklace 24.45 cts 3-prong
Located in New York, NY
18kt white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 24.45 cts of round brilliant diamons set in a 3 prong setting. Diana M. is a leading supplier of top-quality fine jewelry for over...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.96 Carat Diamond Choker
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling 2.96 carat central emerald-cut diamond and baguette diamonds.
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2010s Israeli Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, 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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Modern Baume Creation Labradorites Vermeil Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in vermeil, silver overlaid with yellow gold This feminine choker features cushion-cut briolette labradorites in a closed setting, separated by rings. The clasp is a snap ho...
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2010s French Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Labradorite, Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver

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

Materials

Diamond, Yellow 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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18KT White gold & triangle diamond pendants choker necklace
Located in Milano, IT
This 18KT white gold is embellished by 3 diamonds pavè triangles. These are separated by chain and 4 small diamonds. The 3 triangle motif gives it a rocker touch. The necklace is ...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Amethyst Pendant in 14k Gold, Pink Sapphire Pendant in 14k Gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
14k gold pendant with amethyst, sapphires and diamonds. Amethyst pendant in 14k gold. Pink sapphire pendant in 14k gold. Material: 14k gold Weight: 1....
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2010s Turkish Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

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...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow 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...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

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

Materials

Diamond, 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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

23.64 Carat Mixed Emerald Choker
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous choker with mix shape emeralds total weight 23.64 carat and 0.09ct diamond clasp.
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2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1.52 Carat Pear-shaped Green Emerald Diamond Choker
Located in New York, NY
Dazzling 1.52 carat pear-shaped green emerald set with 4.64 carat white diamonds in white gold.
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2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k 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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diana M. 26.00 cts 18k White Gold Graduated Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Custom 18k white gold graduated tennis necklace featuring 26.00 cts of round brilliant diamonds set in a 4 prong setting 89 stones 0.29 each FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

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

Materials

18k 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

29.92 Carat Mixed Emerald Choker With 3.82 Carat White Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking mixed green emeralds total weight of 29.92 carat with 3.82 carat diamonds in white gold.
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2010s Asian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White 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

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Marquise & Round Diamond Cuff Choker Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in IN
Step into the realm of elegance and sophistication with this Marquise & Round Diamond Cuff Choker Necklace, meticulously crafted in radiant 18 Karat White Gold. This exquisite piece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diana M.Custom 20.00 cts round 4 prong diamond 14k white gold tennis necklace
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

Materials

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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k 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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 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

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diana M. 14kt Rose Gold Graduated Reviera Tennis Necklace Featuring 10.20 cts
Located in New York, NY
Custom 14kt rose gold graduated tennis necklace 10.20 cts of round diamonds FG color SI clarity. Excellent cut.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose 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

Materials

Yellow Gold

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