carcanet

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I give thee, love, a carcanet With all the rainbow splendor set, Of diamonds that drink the sun.

From Lippincott's Magazine, October 1885 by Various

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

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

On her dress was no ornament whatever, neither was there a ring on her hand, or a necklace or carcanet about her neck.

From The Princess and the Goblin by MacDonald, George

She said all that was in the paper, except one carcanet of diamonds and jewels, valued at £200 that is fallen behind the chest or aside.

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

Turner afterwards restored the carcanet, the only jewel which he had not restored before.

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