carcanet

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Each one wore an iron carcanet, and the crowd was never weary of coming to gaze at them.

From Salammbo by Flaubert, Gustave

Nowadays they have restored the carcanet and kept the rivière as well, both terms being in common use.

From Stories about Famous Precious Stones by Orpen, Mrs Goddard

You have £2000 worth of jewels over what is in the paper; but the carcanet shall be forthcoming.

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

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