Vintage Hattie Carnegie Signed Rhinestone Choker – Gold-Tone Flat Link Design with Baguette & Round Stones, 1960s Cocktail Necklace

In the golden age of cocktail parties and mid-century soirées, Hattie Carnegie’s jewelry was designed to catch the light of chandeliers and champagne flutes. This rhinestone choker embodies that spirit — bold yet refined, with a sleek silhouette that speaks to the glamour of the 1960s.

A striking vintage choker by Hattie Carnegie, designed with bold mid-century glamour. This signed piece features a flat gold-tone frame set with shimmering baguette and round rhinestones, offering a refined sparkle that captures the elegance of the era.

• Designer: Hattie Carnegie (signed on reverse cartouche)

• Era: Mid-century, circa 1960s–1970s

• Length: 13 inches with a 4-inch extender

• Width: Approximately ½ inch

• Materials: Gold-tone metal with baguette and round rhinestones

• Condition: Very good vintage condition. All stones are present, with one rhinestone showing cloudiness while the others remain clear and bright. Gold-tone surface shows expected light wear consistent with age. The lobster clasp is a later replacement, while the rest of the piece remains original and intact. The back retains excellent finish with minimal wear.

• Provenance: A nearly identical design is documented in vintage jewelry reference guides, valued in the $145–$225 range at the time of publication, underscoring its collectible status today.

Notes: This necklace has not been altered beyond the clasp replacement. Its bold flat silhouette and sparkling rhinestones make it a classic Carnegie cocktail piece, perfect for collectors or statement styling.