necklace
Chain around neck
A necklace is a piece of jewelry worn around the neck, typically a chain, string of beads, or band of precious metal, often adorned with pendants, gems, or other decorative elements.
Necklaces range from simple chains to elaborate statement pieces and may be worn for adornment, cultural significance, or to display wealth.
She clasped the pearl necklace behind her neck.
The word also appears in the grim compound *necklacing*, a method of execution involving a burning tire placed around the victim's neck—a practice associated with mob violence in South Africa.
Suspended jewelry ornament
- chainLinked segments forming length
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- chokerClose-fitting neck jewelry
- strandThin fiber piece
gemstones · pearls · gold · silver · platinum · diamonds · clasp · amulet
Showy, abundant prosperity
- diamondsPrecious crystallized carbon
- emeraldsPrecious green gemstones
- rubiesRed precious gemstones
- sapphiresBlue precious stones
pearls · platinum · gold · carats · exclusive · prestigious · extravagant · heirloom
Ornamental wrist band
- earringLobe-worn adornment
- ankletLeg-bottom ornament or sock
- ringClosed curve shape
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
bangle · cuff · armlet · tiara · diadem · hairpin · watch · circlet
Item preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- mementoToken of recollection
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
token · cherish · sentimental · treasure · memorable · unwrap · present · graduation
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
- chainLinked segments forming length
- beadsSmall pierced ornaments for stringing
- chokerClose-fitting neck jewelry
strand · gemstones · pearls · gold · silver · platinum · diamonds · clasp · amulet · medallion
opulence
Showy, abundant prosperity
sapphires · pearls · platinum · gold · carats · exclusive · prestigious · extravagant · heirloom · bespoke
bracelet
Ornamental wrist band
brooch · bangle · cuff · armlet · tiara · diadem · hairpin · watch · circlet
keepsake
Item preserved for sentiment
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- mementoToken of recollection
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
birthday · token · cherish · sentimental · treasure · memorable · unwrap · present · graduation · wedding
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
- silversmithMaker of silver objects
beading · wirework · soldering · engraving · polishing · casting · stringing · knotting · filigree · lapidary
accessory
Supplementary addition
runway · designer · statement · layering · wardrobe · chic · trend · vogue · sartorial · haute
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- objectsbasket, bowl, bucket, jar, jug
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, rings, ring, bracelets
- accessoriesearrings, bracelet, watch, ring, hat
- adornmentsjewelry, bracelet, earring, ring, brooch
- buried treasuretreasure, buried treasure, lost treasure, treasure trove, gold
- pearl necklaceJewelry of iridescent spheres
- diamond necklaceGemstone jewelry worn around throat
- gold necklaceOrnamental neck chain
- cross necklaceChain-worn Christian symbol
- candy necklaceEdible beaded accessory
- silver necklacePrecious metal neck jewelry