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Necklace

A string of beads, etc., or any continuous band or chain, worn around the neck as an ornament.

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Chain 76% connected

A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornam…

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Choker 76% connected

One who, or that which, chokes.

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Collar 76% connected

Something worn round the neck, whether for use, ornament, restraint, or identification; as, the collar of a coat; a lady's collar; the collar of a do…

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Neckband 76% connected

A band which goes around the neck; often, the part at the top of a garment.

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Strand 76% connected

One of the twists, or strings, as of fibers, wires, etc., of which a rope is composed.

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String 76% connected

A small cord, a line, a twine, or a slender strip of leather, or other substance, used for binding together, fastening, or tying things; a cord, larg…

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Jewellery 76% connected

See Jewelry.

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Jewelry 76% connected

The art or trade of a jeweler.

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Pendant 70% connected

Something which hangs or depends; something suspended; a hanging appendage, especially one of an ornamental character; as to a chandelier or an eardr…

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Pendent 70% connected

Supported from above; suspended; depending; pendulous; hanging; as, a pendent leaf.

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