Choker

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Queen Mary wearing several jeweled necklaces, including a choker or collar high on her neck.
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Queen Mary wearing several jeweled necklaces, including a choker or collar high on her neck.

A choker is a tight-fitting necklace, worn high on the neck. This type of jewelry can consist of one or more bands circling the neck. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet, beads, metal and leather. They may or may not be adorned with sequins, studs or some kind of pendant and come in a variety of colours.