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Necklace

A necklace is an article of clothing or jewelry; which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal chain; often attached to a locket or pendant. Necklaces can also be manufactured with cloth, and they sometimes contain rockss (particularly gems), wood, and/or shellss.

A necklace worn high on the neck is a choker.

Many Christians wear a crucifix on a necklace.

See also:

• the affair of the diamond necklace
• bracelet

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