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A choker is a close-fitting necklace
Necklace

A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal






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A choker is a close-fitting necklace
Necklace

A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal chain, often attached to a locket or pendant....
, worn high on the neck
Neck

The neck is the part of the body on many limbed vertebrates that distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. The scientific term signifying "of the neck" is nuchal....
. This type of jewellery
Jewellery

Jewellery is an item of personal adornment, such as a necklace, ring , brooch or bracelet, that is worn by a person. It may be made from gemstones or precious metals, but may be from any other material, and may be appreciated because of geometric or other patterns, or meaningful symbols....
 can consist of one or more bands circling the neck. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet
Velvet

File:Ottoman cover.jpgVelvet is a type of tufted textile in which the cut yarns are very evenly distributed, with a short dense pile, giving it a distinct feel....
, bead
Bead

A bead is a small, decorative object that is pierced for yarn or stringing. Beads range in size from under a millimeter to over a centimeter or sometimes several centimeters in diameter....
s, metal
Metal

In chemistry, a metal is a chemical element whose atoms readily lose electrons to form positive ions , and form metallic bonds between other metal atoms and ionic bonds between nonmetal atoms....
 and leather
Leather

Leather is a material created through the tanning of rawhides and skins of animals, primarily cattlehide. The tanning process converts the putrescible skin into a durable, long-lasting and versatile natural material for various uses....
. They may or may not be adorned with sequin
Sequin

Sequins are disk-shaped beads used for decorative purposes. They are available in a wide variety of colors and geometrical shapes. Sequins are commonly used on clothing, jewelry, bags and other accessories....
s, stud
Stud

Stud may refer to:* Stud , an animal retained for breeding* Stud farm, a property where livestock are bredObjects:* Shirt stud, a small ornamental button...
s or some kind of pendant
Pendant

A pendant is a hanging object, generally attached to a necklace or an earring. In modern French language this is a the gerund form of ?hanging? ....
 and come in a variety of colours.