The chokers are short necklaces that are worn around the neck. In general they are 30 to 35 cm, they can be in gold, coral, diamonds. When did the chokers appear? We see them in 18th century paintings, often worn as ribbons with a pendant or a letter on the ribbon; but in the 19th century they are mostly present in England. In the Belle Époque period it is again the fashion of these short necklaces, or dog collars as they are called in France, they return to the forefront with pearls, stones, lace, diamonds.
Choker necklaces
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1300,00€Gold watch chain necklace crafted from 18-karat rose gold (750). The chain features a voluminous fancy link design and is secured with a lobster clasp. It can be worn as a choker necklace by adding a rectangular element in gold and platinum with filigree volutes, which comes with the chain, or as a double bracelet. This piece dates back to around 1900 and originates from France.
Hallmarks: Eagle’s head and rhinoceros (French hallmarks for 18k gold)
Length: 36 cm (14.17 inches)
Link Width: 5 mm (0.20 inches)Condition: Scratches
Weight : 16.82 gr
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9000,00€Andrew Grima ruby diamond necklace in 18 karat (750) yellow gold. This necklace is formed by a gold braid forming a choker, with a stylised gold motif at its centre set with eight rubies in a closed and grain setting and eleven brilliant-cut diamonds in a claw setting. The clasp is located at the level of the main motif, ingeniously concealed beneath the decoration. Vintage necklace, circa 1970/1980, signed Andrew Grima, France.
Eagle hallmark, goldsmith’s import hallmark, marked GRIMA twice.
Length: 36 cm (the mesh is stretchable)
Width: 0.8 mmDesign dimensions: 55 mm x 18 mm
Estimated total weight of diamonds: 0.54 caratTotal estimated weight of rubies: 2.42 carats
Note: the clasp has a safety eight.
Condition: wears of use
Weight : 39.10 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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5300,00€Georgian rows of gold necklace. Rare French regional necklace in yellow gold 18 karats. It is made of ten belcher (or rolo) chains. The clasp is the main decorative element of the jewel. It is enamelled blue and white with triangular and circular decoration. The reverse side of the clasp bears the initials “P…”. This necklace is worn as a choker. Late 18th – early 19th century necklace, Auvergne, France.
Hallmarked with rooster head turned to the right (Paris, 1798-1809), Goldsmith’s hallmark
Total length of the necklace at the shortest: 31 cm – Height when worn. 15/16 cm
Clasp size: 3.4 cm x 2 cm
Condition: a few tiny cracks in the enamel.Weight : 58,45 gr
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3000,00€Antique watch chain necklace in pink gold 18 karats (750). Antique watch chain that can be worn as a choker or bracelet. The mesh is flexible and cubic decorated at the ends of fine spheres. The jewel closes with a clasp snap hook. Jewel from the end of the 19th century.
Eagle head hallmarks
Total length: 37.5 cm
Condition: one part of the clasp is in yellow gold and has been added afterwards
Weight : 36 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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900,00€Antique necklace watch chain in yellow gold 18 karats. This chain is made of fine flat figaro links (with round mesh). It can be worn either as a choker necklace or as a bracelet. French jewel from the 19th century.
Eagle head hallmarks
Length : 35 cm
Note : spring clasps in a silver and gold alloy
Condition : wears of useWeight : 6.78 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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1100,00€Victorian watch chain necklace in yellow gold 18 karats. This chain is composed of large flat figaro links (with round meshes). It can be worn either as a choker necklace or as a bracelet. French jewel from the 19th century
Eagle head hallmarks
Length : 37 cm
Note : spring clasps in silver and gold
Condition : wears of useWeight : 9.69 gr
*The antique box is not sold with the jewel*
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330,00€Jorgen Jensen necklace in silvered pewter and niello. This necklace is made of 21 triangular plates decorated with black niello stripes. The necklace closes with a clasp. Vintage modernist necklace from the 1960s, Denmark, signed Jorgen Jensen.
Signed “Jorgen Jensen Denmark Pewter Handmade 901”
Total length: 42 cm
Plate size: 22 mm x 18 mmConditions: scratches from use
Weight: 50,90 gr