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GRS Certified 7.85 Carat Heart Shape Emerald Pendant
Located in Rome, IT
Stunning GRS Certified 7.85 carat heart-shaped natural green emerald gemstone. Sourced from the depths of the earth, this gem embodies the essence of beauty and elegance. this face...
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2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gold Abstract Leaf Motif Choker Necklace With Red Rhinestones By Coro, 1950s
By Coro
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - 14" length with additional 3" extender chain - Gold plated - Ruby red-colored crystal rhinestones - Hook clasp - By Coro (signed on verso) - Circa 1950s - Es...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

LANVIN Enamel & Gold Metal Choker Necklace from 1980s
Located in CHAMPEAUX-SUR-SARTHE, FR
Exquisite LANVIN Choker Necklace, Green and Deep Blue Enameled Metal and Gold Tone Metal Snake Chain, Vintage from the 70s Signed Lanvin Germany at back, with a Lanvin Logo Metal Tag...
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1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

40 Carat Diamond Tennis Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Discover unparalleled sophistication with our 16.25-inch Tennis necklace, meticulously crafted in luxurious 18K white gold. Embrace the allure of 80 round diamonds, totaling an impre...
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2010s Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold Watch Chain Dog-Clasp Stackable Choker Necklace
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 18 karat yellow gold chain exemplifies Victorian era jewelry design, characterized by its functionality and craftsmanship. The piece features a dog clasp, commonly used in the p...
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20th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.36 Carat Round Brilliant Diamonds By The Yard Necklace 18 Karat In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 0.36ctw Round Brilliant Diamonds By The Yard Necklace Product: Diamonds by the yard necklace Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: There are approximately 0.36 ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Vintage X Collar Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful necklace by famed designer Tiffany & Co. the necklace is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and is from the X collection. The necklace shows a 7.5 mm width and weighs 64....
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 80s Diamond Curb Link Necklace 14" Choker Estate Fine Jewelry 40.2gm
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond curb link necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 1 carat (estimated at I-J color and SI1-I1 cla...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 8.50 carats Necklace set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 44 cm Total Weight: 77.37 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the v...
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2010s Thai Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Sturdy Necklace with 2.6 ct. Diamonds
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. White Gold Sturdy Necklace with 2.6 ct. Diamonds Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 2.6 ct. Material: 18 kt white gold Measurements: Sturdy necklace approx...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

NWT $52, 000 18KT 27.50CT Fancy Turquoise Sapphire Diamond Earrings Necklace Set
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Pair of Rare 18KT Gold Large Turquoise Diamond Blue Sapphire Dangle Earrings and Necklace Set. This Magnificent Set is comprised of Finely Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Drop Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Multicolor Sapphire and Diamond Drop Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Necklace features Pear-shaped Multicolor Sapphires hanging from Round Brilliant Diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green ...

NWT $235, 000 Rare Important Fancy 18KT Gorgeous AIGS Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important Radiant 18KT White Gold Necklace consisting of Fancy Oval Shaped Glittering Rubies and surrounded with Magnificent Diamonds Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18K French solid gold watch chain - unique Antique Necklace - 15.35 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links an antique dog clip and a lovely bolt ring. The necklace is hallmarked with French Eagle heads and a Rhino head. Both closures function, yet we like to mention that, if you fully open the spring ring, you will have to help to close it again. If you only open it partly, then it will close again on its own. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip and an antique spring...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Star Link Choker Necklace By Kirks Folly, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible jewelry piece from the '80s - 17" length with additional 4.5" extender chain - Can be worn as choker or extended to standard necklace length - Gold p...
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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

18 KT yellow gold design necklace
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered in excellent condition is a beautiful 18 KT yellow gold design necklace. The necklace can be worn in two rows. Necklace is hallmarked 750 and numbered. Weight: 32.1 grams Len...
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2010s European Modernist Choker Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2 Carat Heart Shape Diamond GIA Certified Pendant Necklace VVS1 D Color
Located in Rome, IT
This 2.00ct heart shaped certified diamond offers a well executed shape, bright white D color, and a 100% eye clean appearance. Exceptionally well cut, this diamond displays fantasti...
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2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Filigree gold necklace, Netherlands, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold filigree necklace made of 18-carat yellow gold. Antique naturalism desing popular in the turn of the centuries. Origin: Netherlands, 1880-1920 Length: 40cm Item weight: 6.1g ...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold

Antique necklace with amethysts, pearls and enamel, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A necklace being examined in a gemological laboratory Origin: Sweden, around 1880. Necklace made of gold-plated silver, studded with amethysts, pearls and decorated with enamel. Th...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Enamel

Italian 14K Yellow Gold 16" 14.2mm Flat Panther Link Chain 7 Row Choker Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 50.80 Grams Chain Type: 7 Row Panther Link Chain Length: 16 Inches in wearable length (measured next to a ruler) Chain Width: 14.2mm (0.56") C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Choker Necklaces

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Rare 7.16 CTW Round Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace Gift for Grandma
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 7.16 CTW Round Cut Emerald Tennis Necklace Gift for Grandma in 18K Gold studded with round cut emeralds. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dressy outfit. Emerald enhances intellectual capacity of the person. Designed with round cut emerald set in a row in solid gold settings. This is a perfect fine emerald tennis necklace. This is a perfect May Birthstone Jewelry also perfect Grandma Gift, Bride Gift, Mom Gift, Gift For Sister, Mother Gift, Bride To Be Gift, Wedding Gift, Engagement Gift, Daughter-in-Law Gift...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Worded Pearl Chocker Necklace From The 'La Pausa' Collection
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Worded Pearl Chocker Necklace From 'La Pausa' Collection Oversized pearls with different shades of blue stripes and having the word 'CHANEL' printed onto to them...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Cartier Maillon Panthere Two Tone Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Classic Panthere necklace by Cartier, featuring five link row in 18k white and yellow alternating gold. Necklace is 16.5" long and 0.5" wide. Hallmarked 750 and Cartier. Weight of th...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Gold

TIFFANY & CO sterling silver Return To pendent short choker necklace
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TIFFANY & CO sterling silver Return To pendent short choker necklace Reference: WEWN/A00019 Brand: Tiffany & Co Model: Return To Material: Silver Color: Silver Pattern: Solid Closure...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Bulgari Tubogas Necklace and Bracelet Steel and Gold
Located in Magenta, IT
Bulgari, jewelry set composed by a tubogas choker and a bracelet in the same style. Steel and 18 carats yellow gold pyramid-shaped studs. Both signed BVLGARI and Italian maker's ma...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Steel

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s, multi-color glass cabochons, haute couture designer CIS Countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, total length 47 cm, length without clasp chain 35 cm...
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1950s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

18k Gold Convertible Bracelets/Necklace
Located in London, GB
An 18k gold leaf design pair of bracelets that can also be worn as a necklace. Length: 38cm + a 6cm removable extension Weight: 159gr
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1960s European Vintage Choker Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Pretty Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight 31.4 grams. Total is diamond about 1.35 ct. The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is chain lenght 45 cm. Please contact for ...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Ram Knotted Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, owl hallmark. In the style of Greek designer Zolotas, this necklace features a thick palm-tree chain that closes with a hook that attaches to a ring. The chain is knotted at the front and ends asymmetrically with 2 motifs representing chiseled rams' heads. The eyes are small rubies and the nose and top of the head are adorned with a line of modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Length : 23 cm approximately, height of longest pendant : 7.5 cm approximately, chain width : 4 mm approximately. Height of ram head : 2.3 cm approximately, width : 19.5 mm approximately, thickness : 13 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 74,3 g approximately. Second- hand gold necklace - Very good condition - Very little worn - Fully checked, cleaned and repolished - Sold with certificate. Our opinion : This gold ram necklace...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $250, 000 Rare Fancy 18KT Gold Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Rare 18KT White Gold Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Ceylon Sapphire Bracelet and adorned with Sparkling Round Diamonds!! ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18K solid gold Pocket watch chain - Antique Necklace - Choker Sautoir 15.35 Inch
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this wonderful 18 K yellow gold Albert necklace. It consists of spacial, fancy looking Lozenge links an antique bolt ring. The necklace is hallmarked with French weevils, which were struck on jewels imported into France since 1864. An Albert chain was originally crafted to attach a pocket-watch to a gentle mens suite. Now it is a stylish statement necklace with a wonderful antique dog clip and an antique spring ring...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

9.02 ct Baguette Shaped Blue Sapphire Choker Necklace Made In 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18kt:29.526g,D:0.551ct, ,Sapphire:9.021ct,,,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k solid gold Antique Necklace - light Art Nouveau - Belle Epoque - 43 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this stunning filigree necklace that is crafted in 18 K yellow gold and hallmarked with a 750 mark on the closure. The filigree links are very detailed and breathtaking t...
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

NWT $775, 000 18KT Gold Rare Fancy Paraiba Natural Sapphire Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Important 18KT White Gold Paraiba Diamond Natural Blue Sapphire Diamond Necklace. Necklace is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Gorgeous Rare Important Paraiba adorned...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Paraiba, Gold

Gemstone Double Leopard Necklace Vintage 14k Gold 15" Choker Fine Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed gemstone leopard necklace crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1980s). Sapphires, emeralds and rubies total an estimated 1.50 carats. The gemstones are in very good c...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow G...

Neckalce set with ruby and diamonds 18k bicolour gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt bicolor gold necklace set with ruby ​​tot. 1.90ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to. 1.20 ct - F/G - VS/SI - 45 cm long detailed description: The length of the necklace is 45 ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

F/W 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Swarovski Rhinestone Chiffon Flower Choker Necklace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Make a statement with this rhinestone Dolce & Gabbana choker, a sparkly accessory from the Fall/Winter 2000 collection. This choker features rows of iridescent crystals that catch th...
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Early 2000s Italian Choker Necklaces

GIVENCHY Vintage Jewelled Gold Tone Collar Necklace
Located in Nice, FR
GIVENCHY gold tone collar necklace embellished with multicolor crystals. Fold over clasp closure. Embossed GIVENCHY Paris New-York on the clasp. Indicative measurements : inner ci...
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20th Century French Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Cartier 18kt Gold Trinity Round Link Necklace
Located in Bethesda, MD
The Cartier Trinity necklace is a classic and iconic piece of jewelry designed by the renowned French luxury jewelry brand Cartier. The Trinity collection was first introduced in 192...
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1980s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Royal Diamond necklace 12.69ct Platinum Exquisite craftsmanship
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind royal necklace, made by hand with extreme quality, every link feels so good on the neck, the necklace moves with you all along, very unique because it fits like a glove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

French 20th Century Fine Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Swallows Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This delicate antique necklace is made of fine alternating gourmette mesh holding a motif of 3 swallows on the front, 2 of whic...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Harlequin Choker Necklace, Aquamarine & White Sapphire, 14kt Gold
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 aquamarine lozenge sapphires and princess c...
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2010s Modern Choker Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Casey Perez Sculptural 18k gold diamond choker with curving detail
By Casey Perez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning 18K yellow gold choker with curving, diamond pave wave detail. The choker is set with a 1.25 ct brilliant cut round diamond. The choker features a slim hinge at the back f...
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2010s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Cinco Pesos Diamond necklace 18KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond necklace with 5 cents coin in the middle made in 18KT yellow gold! Stunning piece with large links on the chain! If you want the coin with pendant only please contact us and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Flat Snake Necklace with Brilliant Cut Diamonds
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage flat snake necklace made of 14 karat yellow solid gold. The necklace features a central bicolor (white and yellow gold) curved insert set...
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20th Century Dutch Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold

Gilt Pointed Choker Necklace With Tortoise Accent By Givenchy, 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 15" length, best fits slender to average sized necks - 4.4" x 4.75" interior dimensions - Gold plated - Faux t...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Choker Necklaces

2 pesos necklace 14KT solid gold coin necklace republica de cuba 17 inches
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique coin necklace with natural pearls, 2 Cuban pesos neckace in 14Kt solid gold! Chain is app. 17 inches! Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a fami...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Rosecut Diamonds Choker Necklace With Pink Sapphire Made In 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
18KT:26.306g,D:4.72ct, Sapp:0.45ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Sapphire, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

CIS countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage High Fashion
Located in SAINT-CLOUD, FR
Magnificent old NECKLACE, vintage from the 50s, multi-color glass cabochons, haute couture designer CIS Countess Cissy ZOLTOWSKA, total length 46 cm, length without clasp chain 35 cm...
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1950s French Vintage Choker Necklaces

14 Karat Yellow Solid Gold Bar Omega Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage 14 karat solid yellow gold necklace. The necklace features golden bars in two twisted rows. The gold is shiny and has a moderate color of gold (i.e. not very vivid and dark...
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20th Century Dutch Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Gold

Vintage 4 Carat Tension Set Colombian Emerald & Diamond Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
Natural emerald and diamond choker necklace in 18k gold. Fixed with a textured polished finish, channel tension setting, and box cl...
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1990s Colombian Modernist Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Les Bernard Egyptian Revival Pale Gold Brushed Choker Collar Necklace Cleopatra
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elegant Les Bernard collar choker necklace, featuring an Egyptian Revival motif in soft pale gold with a brushed finish. Comprised of 68 interconnected segments through an internal c...
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1970s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Choker Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Hamza pearl necklace sterling siver 925 16" long
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Silver hamza pendant necklace on a pearl strand, pearls are white color slightly blemished with medium luster and stunning pure white color, necklace is 16" inches Certificate of au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, Silver

Stunning gold gemstone beads necklace 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
So refreshing on any neck! Green gemstone beads pairs with 14Kt yellow gold! Metal Type: 14KT Certificate of authenticity comes with purchase! ABOUT US We are a family-owned busi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold

Bulgary Type Necklace with pearls and Sapphires
Located in BILBAO, ES
28 separate Akollas pearls with yellow gold ornaments. 4 yellow, blue and pink oval-cut sapphires set in yellow gold. 4 pink heart-shaped sapphires set in yellow gold. 18k yellow g...
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2010s Spanish Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Diana M. 14 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 8.00 ct
Located in New York, NY
14 kt white gold, 16" 4 prong diamond tennis necklace featuring 8.00 cts tw round diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

Victorian Pansy Blue Enamel Diamonds Flower Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Victorian Pansy Flower Blue Enamel with old-cut Diamonds Choker Pendant. Tender and elegant flower with old-cut Diamonds all around and in the centre. Superb level of jeweller crafts...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel

David Yurman Silver Gold Amethyst Chalcedony Renaissance Cable Chocker Necklace
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Classic David Yurman Renaissance Chocker Necklace made of a sterling silver twisted cable with 14k yellow gold stations. The sterling area cable is approximately 7mm thick and the ne...
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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

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Amethyst, Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Choker Necklaces

Vintage choker necklaces are elegant, alluring and stylish. Cameos, pearls, diamonds and other stones can decorate these necklaces, which come in single or multiple strands. Whether it is a statement piece or a delicate chain, these short necklaces always stand out and turn heads.

The history of the choker can be traced back thousands of years, with Sumerian examples discovered from 2600–2500 B.C. They endured as a popular form of adornment through the centuries, and during the French Revolution they took on a symbolic significance. Women wore ribbons around their throats to mark the passing of those killed by the guillotine. Soon, the plain ribbons were adorned with small cameos and other ornamentation.

European choker necklaces gained a salacious reputation in the 19th century when prostitutes were associated with black ribbons tied around the neck, such as the model in Édouard Manet’s Olympia (1863). Queen Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reversed the trend in the late 19th century by wearing a large pearl and diamond choker, reputedly to hide a scar.

Fashioned from gold, pearls and other precious stones and metals, chokers continued to be worn into the 20th century, alternately statements of wealth and rebellion. They experienced periods of revival in the 1920s, ’40s, ’70s and ’90s for both men and women.

Vintage chokers make a statement with an unmistakable air of femininity. On 1stDibs, find an alluring collection of vintage chokers today, including gold, sapphire and emerald chokers.

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