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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Period: 1990s
Style: Modern
Vintage Christian Dior Curb Chain Necklace, 1990s
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Christian Dior curb chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace features chunky flat curb chain links in a high-p...
Category
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
1995 Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vannerie Basket Weave Link Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Tiffany & Company Vannerie basket weave link bracelet is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and sophistication. Inspired by the intricate artistry of woven baskets, this necklace fea...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Yurman Three Row Diamonds and Yellow Gold Choker
By David Yurman
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing the stunning David Yurman Solid 18K Yellow Gold Choker, adorned with 1.25 carats of dazzling pave diamonds in an elegant "X" ...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Atlas Choker Necklace 1990s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. gold choker necklace.
In 18 karat yellow gold.
In the Atlas pattern.
The 'Atlas' collection was designed by John Loring in the 1980's. It has over time proven...
Category
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Butler and Wilson Black Diamante Wide Choker Circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Butler and Wilson Black Diamante Wide Choker Circa 1990s. Such a gorgeous piece that always looks on trend. This can look great for the day with a white shirt or with a ball...
Category
1990s British Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Mixed Metal
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Woven Necklace Choker In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Necklace choker designed by Tiffany & Co.
An iconic and classic necklace, created by Tiffany & Co., back in the 1990's. It was crafted as a intricate mesh, woven from wires made up ...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Silver, 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
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
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...
Category
1990s French 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
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...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Italian Sterling Silver Cleopatra Chocker
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Elegant every day graduated solid brushed silver necklace marked 925 Italy. About 23 grams and 1/5 inch wide.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Woven Silk Graduated Collar Necklace
By Roberto Coin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a gorgeous vintage collar necklace by Roberto Coin. It is crafted from solid 18k yellow gold with a silk woven design in a graduated size, wide from the center and tapers of...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Trinity 18k Multi Color Gold Circular Link Choker Necklace
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This Iconic Cartier Trinity 18k Multi Color Gold Circular Link choker Necklace In One of the most famous designs and it is made in yellow gold with a touch of white and pink gold Cir...
Category
1990s European Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Guy Laroche Tribal-Inspired Gilt Metal Choker Necklace with Green Ceramic Beads
By Guy Laroche
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful Guy Laroche Paris tribal choker necklace features a dangling design with charms in African-inspired mask and shield shapes, possibly Massai inspiration, with carved an...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
20 Karat Gold Handmade Ball Beaded Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Vintage classic yellow 20kt wax filled round ball beaded choker necklace . Necklace is hand made in India with two size of beads and barrel clasp (not gold made of brass ).
Each bead...
Category
1990s Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection for Donna Karan Armadillo Collar
Located in New York, NY
This khaki color of brass is one of the most desired colors and tones that Donna Karan asked Robert Lee Morris to create for many of her runway shows. This massive wide collar is lik...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Robert Lee Morris Wide Triple Band Brass Collar
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular brass collar is very dramatic and strong. It is easy to get on and off as the fit is perfect for an average female neck, and the positive negative effect is stunning...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Concave Collar for Donna Karan, 1991
Located in New York, NY
In 1991, Robert Lee Morris collaborated with Donna Karan on her Fall collection and this concave collar was one of the key signature elements shown with the clothes. This was a futur...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Robert Lee Morris 7 Band Forged Sterling Silver Collar
Located in New York, NY
Forged sterling silver with all the gorgeous hammer marks, is what makes this impressive collar sparkle so. Robert Lee Morris is known for show stopping jewelry, whether on the runwa...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1990's Chunky Statement Necklace With Diamonds
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's Chunky Statement Necklace With Diamonds - The necklace contains 181 round diamonds weighing approximately 4.80ct total weight, 6 marquises weighing approximately .50ct...
Category
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Chaumet Gold Diamond Choker Necklace
By Chaumet
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...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage Givenchy Round Link Chain Necklace with Logo, 1990s
By Givenchy
Located in London, GB
Vintage 1990s Givenchy round link chain necklace in gold plate. This choker length heritage necklace comprises heavy round links with an elegant hook and loop closure and extension chain punctuated by the Givenchy 4G...
Category
1990s Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold Plate
Robert Lee Morris Forged Sterling Silver Wire Collar
Located in New York, NY
Forged in heavy sterling silver wire, this handsome and dramatic neckband fits the neck body form just perfectly, with large looping forms that are hammered so there is a thick and t...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond Necklace 0.42 Ct Loupeclean a Good Investment 24, 3 Grams Yellow Gold
Located in Viena, Viena
A great link necklace with top brilliant as the center stone, 0.42 ct, M (yellowish) / flawless (IF), 24.3 grams of yellow gold, middle part approx. 9 mm D., bridge width approx. 6 m...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar de la Renta Large Crystal Jeweled Collar Statement Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A bold oversized jeweled necklace by Oscar de la Renta. Silver metal and faceted "black diamond" Swarovski crystal. Large and loud, this necklace is sure to make a statement! Excelle...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany & Co. White Howlite Bead & Sterling Silver Princess Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. necklace.
With large howlite beads secured by a twisted sterling silver toggle clasp.
Simply a wonderful Tiffany necklace!
Date:
1990s
Overall Condition:
It...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Five Strand Crystal Encrusted Lion Statement Choker Necklace By Heidi Daus
By Heidi Daus
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item
- 16" length with additional 4" extender chain
- 2" x 2" lion head focal area
- Antique gold tone
- Multi-colored crystal pavé
- 5 strands of faux champagne pearl...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
18 Karat White Gold, 4.39 Carat Diamond and Cultured Pearl Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Feel like a princess in this beautiful 18 karat white gold , diamond and pearl choker. The necklace has been set with 9 pave diamond balls which alternate with 10 cultured white pearls. The pattern continues to the back with 18 karat white gold high polished balls...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Nicolis Cola 17.80cts Diamond 18K Gold Large Link Chain Necklace
By Nicolis Cola
Located in Miami, FL
This Luxurious large link necklace was crafted in
181.5 Grams of 18K yellow & white gold.
Single polished gold rings & cluster diamond links interconnect throughout
Made in Italy...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Wide Panther Link Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Wide Panther Link Necklace - The Italian made necklace is 12.6mm wide and 16 inches long and features a hi...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Greek Key Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow Gold Greek Key Necklace - The Greek Key design graduates in width from 15mm in the front to 5mm in the back. The necklace ...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wide Bold Link Choker Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow Gold Wide Bold Link Choker Necklace - The Italian made necklace is 13.7mm wide and 16 inches long and features a hidden...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 17.25 Diamond 18K White Gold Oval Drop Pendant Link Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Elegance and unique design on this Oval Shaped Dangle Drop Diamond Necklace,
From the 1990s, this exquisite piece has 2 Trillion-cut Genuine diamonds, Weighing approx. 1.50 carat...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow and White Gold S-Link Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow and White Gold S Link Necklace - The Italian made 2-tone gold necklace has alternating yellow gold modern S links connected b...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Panther Link Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990’s 14K Yellow Gold Italian Panther Link Necklace - The Italian made necklace features a statement clasp that can be worn in front as well a...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Bold Link Choker Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Yellow Gold Italian Bold Link Choker Necklace - The Italian made necklace is 15mm wide and 16 inches long and features a hidde...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Italian Macaroni Necklace
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980’s 14K Yellow Gold Italian Macaroni Necklace - The Italian made necklace has a double wide macaroni design link that is 8.2mm wide and 16...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stephan Hafner 18 Karat White Gold Necklace with 4.04 Carat Diamonds and Pearls
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully designed showstopping 18 karat white gold necklace with floating diamonds and pearls. The necklace is set with 53 round brilliant diamond and 29 cultured pearls. Desig...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Michael Bondanza Platinum and 18KT YG, 10.24Ct. Diamond Venetian Collar Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This platinum and 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace is an iconic representation of the artist, Michael Bondanza, world renowned for his work in precious metals. Each Michael Bondanza piece is expertly hand crafted in the heart of New York City. Twenty three graduating hand made links comprised of platinum are hand engraved and are set with round brilliant diamonds in his signature Venetian necklace...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Dorota Heavy 18 Karat Gold Button Chocker Necklace
By Dorota
Located in Miami, FL
This feminine Cocker nacklace is crafted by Dorota in 18k yellow and white gold.
it comprised of button style of gold disk. It is fastened by a concealed push diamond clasp.
Diamond...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Coppola e Toppo Chartreuse Kelly Green Beaded Wrap Necklace Italian
Located in North Miami, FL
Theater, drama and jaw drooping beauty are in this Italian vintage Coppola e Toppo plastic beaded chartreuse and kelly green foliage necklace. This dramatic and show stopping green plastic beaded necklace...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond Yellow Gold Braided Collar Necklace
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A classic 18KT yellow gold braided necklace set with 15.03 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The braided links of the necklace alternate with pave set ...
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Gucci Runway Designer Diamond Gold Suite Necklace
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci Runway Designer Diamond Gold Suite Necklace
Comprising a necklace, magnificently designed as a five-row tiered choker, composed of textured gold ova...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Tiffany & Co. Wild Rose Dogwood Flower Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage Tiffany and Co. 18Y Wild Rose Dogwood Flower necklace 16" signed Tiffany
Classics with hidden safety clasp. High polished and matte finish solid
construction with 24 textured...
Category
1990s American Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Cartier Arabesque Two Tone Gold Collier Necklace in 18K Rose and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in Goettingen, DE
Cartier Arabesque Two Tone Gold Collier Necklace in 18K Rose and White Gold
Attractive bicolor gold necklace made of semi-solid x-shaped fantasy lin...
Category
1990s French Modern Choker Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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