carcanet

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Rowena opened the small silver-chased casket, and perceived a carcanet, or neck lace, with ear-jewels, of diamonds, which were obviously of immense value.

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

We asked him what a carcanet was, but he wouldn't say.

From The Story of the Treasure Seekers by Nesbit, E. (Edith)

My sweet sister shall take her choice of a carcanet among those old-fashioned trinkets.

From London Pride Or When the World Was Younger by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

The wife brought the jewels to the Hoop Tavern, and from there they were taken to Mr. Tryon's, where they were examined, and none were found missing except a carcanet jewel.

From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Stephen, Harry Lushington, Sir

The carcanet of gold That gripped her brow was molten in a dire And wondrous river of devouring fire.

From Medea of Euripedes by Euripedes