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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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Recent Examples of necklaces
The actress wore layered necklaces in shades of gold and chose a pair of dainty earrings to complete the accessories portion of her look.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether paired with classic suits or styled as modern alternatives to necklaces, these ties add a luxurious touch to holiday looks.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The scallop hem skims above the knee, while the scoop neckline can be easily dressed up with statement necklaces.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
This spring, the jewelry brand Starling hosted a morning presentation at Montague Diner, where 14-karat gold necklaces and the decadent gemstone signet rings were playfully scattered around platters of classic breakfast fare.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Start showing off your personal style with gigantic hair bows, sneaker charms, busy necklaces, and layered keychains—in this, more is more.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Patrick kept things simple in an all-black tuxedo with no tie, his own sparkling necklaces and a black watch by Hublot.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Plus, initial necklaces are so trendy right now, and they have been spotted on Hoda Kotb, Selena Gomez, and Olivia Rodrigo.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The Diamond Encrusted Letter Necklace, by Jenna Katz Handmade in LA, Jenna Katz’ initial necklaces are a gloriously baroque statement picked out in mixed-cut diamonds.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Whether paired with classic suits or styled as modern alternatives to necklaces, these ties add a luxurious touch to holiday looks.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The scallop hem skims above the knee, while the scoop neckline can be easily dressed up with statement necklaces.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
This spring, the jewelry brand Starling hosted a morning presentation at Montague Diner, where 14-karat gold necklaces and the decadent gemstone signet rings were playfully scattered around platters of classic breakfast fare.
—Laura Neilson, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Start showing off your personal style with gigantic hair bows, sneaker charms, busy necklaces, and layered keychains—in this, more is more.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Patrick kept things simple in an all-black tuxedo with no tie, his own sparkling necklaces and a black watch by Hublot.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Plus, initial necklaces are so trendy right now, and they have been spotted on Hoda Kotb, Selena Gomez, and Olivia Rodrigo.
—Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
The Diamond Encrusted Letter Necklace, by Jenna Katz Handmade in LA, Jenna Katz’ initial necklaces are a gloriously baroque statement picked out in mixed-cut diamonds.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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