necklace
Quick Summary
A necklace is an ornamental chain or string, often made of beads, worn around the neck. Historically, jewelry, including necklaces, has been created from natural materials like shells, animal bones, and teeth. Over time, the materials and craftsmanship evolved with the discovery of precious metals such as gold and silver, leading to more elaborate designs. Necklaces have been fashioned in various styles across different cultures, from ancient Rome to Southeast Asia, often incorporating precious stones and intricate metalwork.1234567
Ask Britannica AI about this topic
Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.
jewelryEgyptianNecklace beads—generally made of gold, stones, or glazed ceramic—are cylindrical, spherical, or in the shape of spindles or disks and are nearly always used in alternating colours and forms in many rows. The necklaces have two distinct main forms. One, called menat, was the exclusive…
Read MoreNecklace beads—generally made of gold, stones, or glazed ceramic—are cylindrical, spherical, or in the shape of spindles or disks and are nearly always used in alternating colours and forms in many rows. The necklaces have two distinct main forms. One, called menat, was the exclusive…
Read More- jewelry15th and 16th centuries
A third necklace was often hooked to the clothing, on the shoulders, and formed a double loop, being lifted up in the centre and fastened to the bodice with a jeweled pin.
Read MoreA third necklace was often hooked to the clothing, on the shoulders, and formed a double loop, being lifted up in the centre and fastened to the bodice with a jeweled pin.
Read More - jewelryIndian
Necklaces were worn in multiples and in many lengths, sometimes reaching the navel. Some necklaces were made of a combination of precious stones and pearls, while others were made of amulets in various shapes. A very early type of Hindu amulet called a nauratan was…
Read MoreNecklaces were worn in multiples and in many lengths, sometimes reaching the navel. Some necklaces were made of a combination of precious stones and pearls, while others were made of amulets in various shapes. A very early type of Hindu amulet called a nauratan was…
Read More - jewelryCentral and South American: pre-Columbian
…rather rare, but there are necklaces with a seashell motif in different shapes arranged one after the other and necklaces with other stylized zoomorphic forms that are all alike. One of the most outstanding of these necklaces is from Chimú. It is composed of a row of gold beads to…
Read More…rather rare, but there are necklaces with a seashell motif in different shapes arranged one after the other and necklaces with other stylized zoomorphic forms that are all alike. One of the most outstanding of these necklaces is from Chimú. It is composed of a row of gold beads to…
Read More