as in collar
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck
found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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Photo: By Stefan Kohli The collection, which includes necklaces, rings, and earrings, takes cues from Parker’s signature ceramics style: oversized plump white studs bear a resemblance to her Puffy Daisy sconce, as does the Puffy Dome cuff bracelet.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025
The necklace, in rose gold, is designed to drape fluidly, creating a gauzy effect.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Photo : Chopard Heart necklace in openworked ethical 18-carat white gold set with pink sapphire briolettes (95 cts) and diamond brilliants (8.38 cts).
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh wore a lavish, torso-spanning necklace to the event that echoed the ceremonial 1,000 carat-diamond necklace Cartier designed for Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala in the 1920s, now on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
—Milenna Lazazzera, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 May 2025
The necklace, in rose gold, is designed to drape fluidly, creating a gauzy effect.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Photo : Chopard Heart necklace in openworked ethical 18-carat white gold set with pink sapphire briolettes (95 cts) and diamond brilliants (8.38 cts).
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Meanwhile, singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh wore a lavish, torso-spanning necklace to the event that echoed the ceremonial 1,000 carat-diamond necklace Cartier designed for Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala in the 1920s, now on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
—Milenna Lazazzera, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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Sarah Jessica Parker opted for a black tea-length lace dress with an exaggerated shoulder and a rhinestone collar.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
29 May 2025
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Creases catch the light even with the matte-gold paint of our test car, like the line ahead of the rear wheels that calls back to the collar on a traditional Korean garment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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The star sported an updo with face-framing pieces and added a silver choker necklace.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Another key piece is a showstopper of a choker centered with a 129-carat emerald cabochon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The New York Yankees captain, 33, has been making a fashion statement as of late with a noticeable pendant on a silver chain.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The second piece is a Rene Lalique Art Nouveau pendant made of gold, enamel, emerald and pearl, circa 1900.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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