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4 Strand Pearl Choker

1990s Rare Chanel (attributed) 4 Strands Pearl Choker
1990s Rare Chanel (attributed) 4 Strands Pearl Choker

1990s Rare Chanel (attributed) 4 Strands Pearl Choker

By Chanel

Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT

Beautiful and rare Chanel (attributed) piece Four-strand pearl choker Period: 1990s Materials: Faux pearls and gold-tone metal Colours: Pearl white and gold Dimensions: Adjustable ne...

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1990s French Choker Necklaces

18k White Gold Pearl 4 Strand 14" Choker Necklace Diamond Hook Clasp Spacers
18k White Gold Pearl 4 Strand 14" Choker Necklace Diamond Hook Clasp Spacers

18k White Gold Pearl 4 Strand 14" Choker Necklace Diamond Hook Clasp Spacers

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: String w/ 18k White Gold all (tested) Weight: 46.05 Grams Chain Type: 4 Strand Pearl Choker Necklace Chain Length: Measures 14" (wearable length) Clasp: Heart Hook Clasp Ce...

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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Pearl Choker (4 Strand)
Pearl Choker (4 Strand)

Pearl Choker (4 Strand)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A statement of timeless romance, this four-strand pearl choker creates an elegant, heirloom-inspired finish around the neckline. Featuring cascading rows of luminous faux pearls, thi...

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Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces

18 kt. White Gold Adler Genève 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Choker & Diamond Pendant
18 kt. White Gold Adler Genève 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Choker & Diamond Pendant

18 kt. White Gold Adler Genève 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Choker & Diamond Pendant

By Adler

Located in Antwerp, BE

White Gold Adler Genève 4 Strand Pearl Necklace / Choker With Gorgeous Diamonds Pendant from Estate Sultan Of Oman Qaboos Bin Said Diamonds: 6 Ct Material: 18 kt. white gold Mea...

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Chanel Vintage Gripoix 4-Strand Baroque Pearl Choker with Medallion, 1980s
Chanel Vintage Gripoix 4-Strand Baroque Pearl Choker with Medallion, 1980s

Chanel Vintage Gripoix 4-Strand Baroque Pearl Choker with Medallion, 1980s

By Maison Gripoix for Chanel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A exceptional four-strand Baroque yellow pearl choker with an octagonal jeweled-and-gold plate medallion clasp. Twenty six brilliant clear crystal stones surround the centerpiece of ...

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8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace

8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

1980's pearl and diamond multi strand choker necklace. 18k yellow 4 wire rows of round pearls with yellow gold separators.

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Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Strand AAA Japanese Cultured Pearl Choker with 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds
4 Strand AAA Japanese Cultured Pearl Choker with 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds

4 Strand AAA Japanese Cultured Pearl Choker with 18 Karat Gold and Diamonds

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

The stunning double row diamond clasp can be worn in the front or the back of the neck. The 4 strands pearls nest within each-other, ensuring the perfect fitting 14'' long choker. ...

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Vintage 1970s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Estate 1950s 4 Carat Emerald and 3 Strand Pearl Choker 14 Karat Necklace
Estate 1950s 4 Carat Emerald and 3 Strand Pearl Choker 14 Karat Necklace

Estate 1950s 4 Carat Emerald and 3 Strand Pearl Choker 14 Karat Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Replacement value $9000 1950s 4 carat emerald & 3 strand pearl choker necklace in 14k white gold .

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Vintage CHANEL Classic Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace
Vintage CHANEL Classic Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace

Vintage CHANEL Classic Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace

By Chanel

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage CHANEL Classic Multi Strand Pearl Choker Necklace Measurements: Height: 1.97 inches (5 cm) Wearable Length: 13.38 inches to 14.56 inches (34 cm to 37 cm) Features: - 100% ...

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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Pearl necklace with diamond clasp and tassels
Pearl necklace with diamond clasp and tassels

Pearl necklace with diamond clasp and tassels

Located in New York, NY

This is a 4-strand cultured pearl choker, with a bold diamond clasp and tassels.

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European Choker Necklaces

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Located in Wilmslow, GB

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4 Strand Pearl Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 4 strand pearl choker you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 143 vintage editions and 61 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect 4 strand pearl choker among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a 4 strand pearl choker has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Chanel, Mikimoto and Christian Dior are consistently popular. While most can agree that any 4 strand pearl choker from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 81 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A bead version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our 4 strand pearl choker for sale are for women, but there are 54 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a 4 Strand Pearl Choker?

On average, a 4 strand pearl choker at 1stDibs sells for $2,106, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt. 

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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