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What is the meaning of a choker?
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A choker is an ornamental necklace that fits snugly around the neck. They can be made of a variety of materials, including metal, plastic or fabric, and have become very popular with celebrities over the years. Chokers can also be stacked to add drama to any ensemble. Shop a collection of vintage and modern choker necklaces from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Two-Tone Choker Wire Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 Karat Two-Tone Choker 16 Gauge/ 2mm wide Wire Necklace. Due to the clasp, a pendant will need to
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Retro Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond Carved Jade Pendant/Brooch Choker Wire Necklace
Located in New York, NY
brilliant cut diamonds approximate 2.00 carats in G-H color VS-SI clarity with a 18K white gold wire choker
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Inlaid Turquoise Gold Wire Choker Necklace
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Very rare and unusual Art Nouveau necklace from the 1900s mounted with 9 antique Iranian turquoise pieces, which are inlaid with Arabic symbols in gold. Hallmarked.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
THIERRY MUGLER Silver Tone Bundled Wires Choker Necklace
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Nice, FR
THIERRY MUGLER silver tone choker necklace made of bundled wires, featuring mobile elements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Choker Necklaces
Christian Lacroix Paris Multicolor Wired Rigid Choker Necklace
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Lacroix Paris designed this stunning choker necklace. The piece features a twisted wire
Category
Early 2000s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Wire Choker Necklace with Cross Pendant 14k Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1/2"
Hallmarks: 14K
A two-pieces jewelry set which consists of the 14k gold wire choker necklace
Category
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold