lavalieres

Ornamental pendant necklaces

Lavalieres are pendant necklaces, typically featuring a single ornament or gemstone suspended from a fine chain.

The style became fashionable in the late 19th century and remains popular for elegant, understated jewelry.

In audio and video production, a lavaliere (or lavalier) is a small clip-on microphone that attaches to clothing near the speaker's chest: The interviewer clipped a lavaliere to her lapel before the broadcast.

pendant

necklace

Neck-worn ornament

  • chainLinked segments forming length
  • chokerClose-fitting neck jewelry
  • locketHinged pendant holding keepsakes

charm · medallion · amulet · drop · gemstone · pearl · diamond · gold · silver · platinum

vintage

antique

Old valued collectible

Art Nouveau · estate · cameo · mourning jewelry · flapper · Gatsby · patina · collectible · period piece · bygone

ornate

filigree

Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation

  • baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
  • rococoExcessively elaborate in style
  • gildedOverlaid with gold leaf

embellished · adorned · intricate · elaborate · bejeweled · decorative · ornamental · festooned · bedecked · embossed

microphone

lapel mic

Body-worn audio pickup

television · presenter · hands-free · transmitter · audio · recording · interview · condenser · omnidirectional

Opposites
necklace style/fit

lavaliereschokers

Snug neck adornments

collars · dog collars · torques · tattoo chokers · neck rings

jewelry placement

lavalieresbracelets

Wrist-worn jewelry loops

anklets · rings · earrings · brooches · tiaras

Phrases
Family

lavalier, lavaliere, lavaliers

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G