“The Convertible Choker of the Century” 
 
Some vintage pieces are beautiful.
Some are rare.
But once in a while, you come across a piece so cleverly engineered, so intelligently designed, that it feels almost couture-level in its thoughtfulness.
 
This 1980s deadstock necklace is exactly that—
a convertible, articulated, triple–gold-plated masterpiece crafted in an era when design innovation and craftsmanship were the pride of jewellery makers.
🌟 The Genius of Its Design: Two Pieces, Countless Looks
This necklace doesn’t just sit pretty.
It transforms.
Worn complete, it becomes a striking short choker necklace—flat, articulated, luxurious, and sculpted to sit elegantly on the collarbone.
Split into two (an intentional design feature), each half becomes a perfectly sized bracelet, measuring approximately 17 cm each.
 
This isn’t an accident.
It is architectural jewellery engineering from the 1980s—a time when European makers were experimenting with modular jewellery to suit women’s fast-paced, multi-dimensional lives.
You’re not buying one piece.
You’re buying three pieces in one:
✔ Choker necklace
✔ Bracelet 1
✔ Bracelet 2
✔ Or wear both bracelets stacked for a dramatic, gilded wrist look
That is the definition of intelligent luxury.
 
A Piece That Brings Stories With It
When someone asks where your necklace is from, you won’t say “online” or “a mall.”
You’ll say:
“It’s a 1980s deadstock design from a London warehouse that supplied jewellery to premium European stores. It’s unworn and splits into two bracelets. It’s older than me.”
 
That is affordable luxury.
That is taste.
That is London Vintage.
 
Craftsmanship of a Bygone Era
Each rectangular link is beautifully textured with a raised, hammered–meets–engraved finish—giving the surface a subtle glow and depth that catches light from every angle. The links are connected with articulated joints, allowing natural movement and an almost liquid, slinky drape.
Triple gold-plated in deep 1980s gilt tones
Solid and weighty, not modern flimsy metal
Perfectly preserved, untouched for nearly 45+ years
Deadstock, so completely unworn and pristine
Museum-worthy quality
This is what costume jewellery used to be—
rich, bold, refined, and made to last decades.
 
Provenance: The Lost London Warehouse Archive
Sourced from the same extraordinary London warehouse that shut its doors in the late 1980s, this piece comes from an atelier that produced jewellery for:
Designer fashion houses
British high-street luxury retailers
European department stores
Boutique couture labels
When the business closed, the inventory was boxed, sealed, forgotten…
until London Vintage rediscovered it.
You’re not just wearing jewellery.
You’re wearing a chapter of British fashion history.
 
Why Collectors Love This Piece
It transforms—making it perfect for travel, minimalists, maximalists, and anyone who loves versatility.
It has that unmistakable 1980s power-gold sheen.
It’s highly wearable with virtually every neckline and outfit.
It’s deadstock—meaning no one else owns your piece.
It tells a story—making it a conversation starter every time you wear it.
 
Styling Tips — The London Vintage Way
1. Office to Evening (No Effort Required)
Wear it as a choker with a crisp shirt or blazer during the day.
Split it into bracelets for the evening—or stack both for a bold, glamorous wrist statement.
2. Party & After–Hours Glamour
Pair with a deep V neck, satin slip, or structured dress.
This gold glows in dim lighting and photographs beautifully.
3. Weddings & Festive Looks
Wear the choker with Indian or Western outfits.
Use the two bracelets as wrist accents—or stack one with gold bangles for a rich, layered effect.
4. Brunch or Casual Chic
Keep it effortless:
White tee + jeans + the choker = instant editorial.
5. Travel Essential
One piece = three styling options.
Perfect for packing light but looking expensive every single day.
 
 
- c.1980s; Never pre-owned, good as new
- Triple Gold Plated gilt metal
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: Necklace - 38 cm long; Spilt Bracelet x 2 - 17cm long each
- Sourced from London, England.