Necklace vs. Necklet

Necklace vs. Necklet — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Necklace and Necklet

Necklacenoun

An ornament worn around the neck.

Neckletnoun

A necklace

Necklacenoun

Something felt to resemble this neck ornament, as in shape

a necklace of hundreds of tiny islands.

Neckletnoun

A type of ornament worn tightly about the neck.

Necklacenoun

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

Neckletnoun

decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament

Necklacenoun

(figuratively) Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

a necklace of coral islands

Necklacenoun

(South Africa) A method of informal execution in which a rubber tyre is filled with petrol, placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.

Necklaceverb

(South Africa) To informally execute by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

Necklacenoun

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)