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Bakelite Choker

1970s Lea Stein Studded Red Bakelite Choker
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rock the choker trend with our amazing 1970s studded red bakelite choker from none other than
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Francoise Montague Bakelite Choker
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Multicolor Cabochons and rondelles statement necklace. Clasp is in the front and part of the design. Gold plated metal. drop is 5"
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modernist Choker Necklaces

Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakelite necklace in horn optic, France, around 1920 Bakelite necklace, bakelite elements running
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Freshwater Baroque Pearl Bakelite Security Clasp Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
pearl necklace with bakelite safety clasp on yellow gold. This exceptional piece embodies the perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Leafy Galalith Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most amazing 1970s bakelite necklace from none other than Guillemette L'Hoir Paris- designer of
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Necklace South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl Rose Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
elegant and seductive color combination. The necklace is completed by bakelite clasps, bringing both
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, R...

Necklaces Baroque Pearls Diamond Bead
Located in Vannes, FR
their visual beauty, each necklace features a Bakelite clasp, a touch of quality and durability that
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold...

Yves Saint Laurent Bakelite Necklace Earrings Set Limited Edition YSL, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1970s. Made from carnelian orange and navy Bakelite materials, several jigsaw shaped plaques with
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

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Christian Lacroix Gold Plated Resin Cuff
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Fantastic gold plated resin cuff fashioned with "twigs" and a heart rising out of the "forrest". This has the look of a heavy gold but the weight of resin.
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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Classic Diamond Platinum Wreath Necklace
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
The most elegant diamond necklace! 51.14 carats of F-G color VS clarity diamond set in platinum. Features diamonds from approximately 1 carat in the center. This exquisite piece i...
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Francoise Montague Green & Yellow Pontresina Necklace
By Francoise Montague
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Francoise Montague choker necklace made with handmade green, yellow and white glass bead charms on gold metallic treatment. The height of luxury. 15" W with 3" extension chain
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2010s French Artist Choker Necklaces

Mark Davis Marbled Yellow Bakelite Bracelet With Gemstones
By Mark Davis
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous marbled yellow bakelite bangle supports bezel-set gemstones in a repeating linear pattern graduated from the center outwards and is stamped Mark Davis New York, 750 (18...
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Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bakelite Necklace Art Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Bakelite Necklace Art Deco with black and transparent, faceted polished elements France around 1950 chain length: 45 cm
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Van Cleef & Arpels Diamond and Lapis Lazuli Alhambra Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, limited edition rareVan Cleef & Arpels Vintage "Alhambra" diamond and lapis lazuli 20 clover motif necklace . ( with Van Cleef & Arpels Certificate of Authenticity) This nec...
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Late 20th Century French Artist Link Necklaces

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1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Paris Galalith Collar Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
1970s bakelite necklace from none other than Guillemette L'Hoir Paris- designer of avant-garde art inspired jewelry made from Galalith. This piece is made out of various shades of Ga...
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Vintage 1970s French Artist Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Three-Strand Fresh Water Button Pearl Choker Necklace
By Mazza
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Raymond Mazza Designer Three Strand Cream Colored Button Pearl Choker Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold filigree clasp Three 14 Karat Yellow Gold Stations that Hold Strands Together Ove...
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1990s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Crystal Omega Choker Necklace 1980s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Dior Crystal Choker Necklace. With archive pieces from her own Dior collection displayed in London's highly acclaimed Dior Designer of Dreams Exhibition, Jennifer understan...
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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

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...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k G...

Archaeological-Revival Coral and Gold Spartan Diadem
Located in London, GB
An archaeological-revival coral and gold Spartan diadem, in the form of a gold band with seven concave discs each set with a cabochon coral, alternating with eight floral motifs each...
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Royal Dynasty Vintage 1930 Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Butterscotch Bakelite Catalin Clamper Watch designed by Royal Dynasty. A rare vintage genuine butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin clamper watch bracelet created by the Royal Dynasty Compa...
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Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Brand- Hermès Model- Kelly 20cm Product Type- Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number- U* Age- Circa 1991 Accompanied By- Hermès...
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Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Alligator Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Marina J Woven Wide White Pearl Choker with 14 k White Gold Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven white pearl choker with 14 k white gold sliding clasp is handwoven by Marina J. Each glowing white pearl (2.5-3mm) was handpicked to create an elegant and sophisticated la...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Choker Necklaces

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Cherry Red and Cream Colored Carved Bakelite Bead Necklace, Brass Tone Clasp
Located in Milford, DE
A chic vintage bakelite bracelet! Cherry red bakelite beads accented with cream-colored carved bakelite motifs. Vintage brass tone spring ring clasp. Circa early to mid 1900s. Minim...
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Three-Strand Akoya Pearl Choker with Diamond Bar Accents in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This is a custom-made necklace by Lawrence Poon of Seattle, produced in 1992. It features three rows of 6mm - 6.5mm Akoya cultured pearls. Eight separator plates of 18 karat yell...
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1990s American Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Gold and Bakelite Necklace Circa 1970
Located in FR
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Root Beer Bakelite & Celluloid Chain Link Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Root Beer Bakelite & Celluloid Chain Link Necklace. This coveted and rare
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Antique Amber Colored Bakelite and Wood - like Beaded Choker Necklace
Located in Balmain, AU
Antique Amber Coloured Bakelite and and Wood - like Beaded Choker necklace with Gorgeous Ornate
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Vintage 1930s Beaded Necklaces

Marbleized Butterscotch Bakelite Choker with Matching Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A juicy strand or Marbleized Butterscotch Bakelite Beads strung as a choker sold with a later
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Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces

1970s Guillemette l'Hoir Paris Bakelite Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
“Guillemette L’Hoir- Paris.” Crafted from French bakelite, known as Galalith- in a creamy white color
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Vintage 1970s French Artisan Choker Necklaces

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp French Collection by Mesure
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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South Sea Pearl, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp
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South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp These baroque pearls give a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Guillemette L'Hoir Paris Multicolored "French Bakelite" Galalith Necklace, 1970s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
About: François Schoenlaub discovered Galalith in 1976. He contacted a French factory which still produced Galalith (Ets Feuillants Ezy S/Eure) and set up the company GUILLEMETTE L'H...
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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

D.R.G.M soft salmon pink Bakelite and paste necklace, Germany 1930s
By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
very unusual hue of Bakelite. Whereas most pieces use black Bakelite, this elegant and simple necklace
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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An Art Deco grey and cream Bakelite, chrome metal necklace, Germany, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Typical of so much design that came out of Germany in the 1920s and 1930s with the explosion of Art Deco, this attractive Machine Age necklace is a prime example. In complementing to...
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CADORO c.1950's Multicolor Rock Candy Raw Stone & Spherical Bead Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Cadoro c.1950's multi-color raw stone and spherical bead choker necklace. Designed by
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Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, and Grey Agate Necklace
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Philippe Ferrandis Tiger's Eye, Cornelian, Jade, Bakelite, and Grey Agate Necklace on Pale Gold
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2010s French Choker Necklaces

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Agate, Jade, Tiger's Eye

Francoise Montague Galalithe and Swarovski Crystal Rondelle Statement Necklace
By Marion Stern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Galalithe bead (a mix of bakelite and casein), and turquoise Swarovski crystal rondelle statement
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2010s French Choker Necklaces

Vintage Chanel Black Jeweled Statement Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
black French Bakelite "galalith" segments covered by large colored "pate de verre" cabochons by Gripoix
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Vintage 1980s French Byzantine Choker Necklaces

Black Bakelite and channel set paste necklace, Randel, Germany, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
High in Art Deco style and colourway, this black Bakelite and clear paste necklace is unsigned but
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Base Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Graduated Beaded Collar Necklace / SATURDAY SALE
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely necklace of graduated Beads of end of the day Bakelite in rich hues of reds, brown and
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

1970s Guillemette L’Hoir Minimalist Art Choker Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Channel your flair for the avant garde with our amazing 1970s Guillemette L'Hoir choker necklace
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Vintage 1970s French Choker Necklaces

South Sea Baroque Pearls Necklaces with Yellow Gold with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Vannes, FR
21 South Sea Baroque Pearls 1 Yellow Gold Pearl Weight 2 grams Necklaces With Bakelite Clasp
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Choker Necklaces

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Isadora Paris Galalith Vintage Chicken and Egg Necklace 1980s Signed Rare
Located in Portland, OR
This is a very rare vintage necklace from Isadora Paris. This is a 1980's French Bakelite, or
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South Sea Baroque Pearl with Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
18 k Bakelite Claps
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South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl with Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Bakelite Claps
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South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl with Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Bakelite Claps
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South Sea Grey Baroque Pearl with Pink Gold Necklace
Located in Vannes, FR
Bakelite Claps
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Rare Art Deco Galalith Geometric bi-color Necklace by Auguste Bonaz circa 1925
By Auguste Bonaz
Located in Atlanta, GA
revolutionary design. *Galalith (milk stone) or Casein (sometimes called French Bakelite) is a registered
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Art Deco Galalith and black and green glass necklace, France, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
a French and early form of Bakelite, having many of the same qualities. The necklace had two large
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Unusual Bakelite bead necklace in red and corn yellow
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
strand i.e., the “look” keeps changing. Can be worn as a longer necklace or as shorter “Choker” style
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Finding the Right choker-necklaces for You

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.