carcanet

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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

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

I had a carcanet that I was determined to give a girl, in exchange.

From Voices from the Past by Bartlett, Paul Alexander

Who scarfed her with the morning? and who set Upon her brow the day-fall's carcanet?

From New Poems by Thompson, Francis

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