Collar (jewelry)

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Collar (jewelry)

In jewelry, a collar is an ornament for the neck.

Collar is an older word for necklace

Necklace

A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal chain, often attached to a locket or pendant....
, and is usually reserved today for a necklace that lies flat to the body rather than hanging freely.

Specifically, collar may refer to:

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In jewelry, a collar is an ornament for the neck.

Collar is an older word for necklace

Necklace

One of the insignia of an Order of Knighthood.See:Collar (Order of Knighthood)
Collar (Order of Knighthood)

A Collar is an ornate chain, often made of gold and enamel, and set with precious stones, which is worn about the neck as a symbol of membership in various chivalric orders....
A wide choker
Choker

A choker is a close-fitting necklace, worn high on the neck. This type of jewellery can consist of one or more bands circling the neck. Chokers can be made of a variety of materials, including velvet, beads, metal and leather....
popular in the Edwardian period
Edwardian period

The Edwardian period or Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of Edward VII of the United Kingdom, 1901 to 1910....
(also called a dog collar
Dog collar

A dog collar is a is a piece of material put around the neck of a dog. A collar might be used for control, identification, fashion, or other purposes....
); the style was introduced by Princess (later, Queen) Alexandra of Denmark
Alexandra of Denmark

Alexandra of Denmark was queen consort to Edward VII of the United Kingdom and thus Empress of India during her husband's reign, 1901 to 1910....
who wore it to hide a scar on her neck.
The various livery collar
Livery collar

A livery collar or chain of office is a collar or heavy Link chain, usually of gold, worn as insignia of office or a mark of fealty or other association in Europe from the Middle Ages onwards....
s or chains of office worn by officers of state in England
England

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and the United Kingdom
United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
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Any massive necklace of the sixteenth century or earlier.

Collar (jewelry)

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