gold medallion

First-place neck ornament

A gold medallion is a large medal or coin-shaped ornament made of or colored gold, typically worn as jewelry on a chain around the neck.

The term often evokes a particular style—a thick chain with a prominent disc resting on a hairy chest, associated with 1970s disco fashion or stereotypical depictions of flashy masculinity: He unbuttoned his shirt to show off his gold medallion.

Related

Olympic · bronze · silver · pendant · chain · necklace · victory · podium · first place · winners circle · gleaming · achievement · ceremony · disc · engraved · precious · honor · athlete

Categories
Opposites
medal rank/placement

gold medallionwooden spoon

Carved cooking utensil

consolation prize · fourth place · honorable mention · last place · participation medal

recognition vs. non-recognition

gold medalliondisqualification

Removal from eligibility

failure · defeat · disgrace · empty hands · obscurity

material value

gold medallionribbon

Slender ornamental strip

base metal

Family

gold, golden, goldsmith, gilded, gilding, medal, medals, medalist, medalists

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G