Collar (jewelry)
Collar is an older word for necklace, and is usually reserved today for a necklace that lies flat to the body rather than hanging freely and rests directly above the collar bone.
In jewelry, a collar is an ornament for the neck.
In contemporary fine jewelry, collar necklaces are 14 inches in chain length and look similar to a collar on a shirt. In street fashion, collars are more commonly referred to as dog collars. Dog collars are associated with the punk scene and the BDSM scene.
Specifically, collar may refer to:
- One of the insignia of an Order of Knighthood.See:Collar (Order of Knighthood)
- A wide choker popular in the Edwardian period (also called a dog collar); the style was introduced by Princess Alexandra of Denmark (later, queen consort of the UK) who wore it to hide a scar on her neck.
- The various livery collars or chains of office worn by officers of state in England and the United Kingdom.
- Any massive necklace of the sixteenth century or earlier.
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