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sautoir

sautoir

9.9
A long necklace that hangs in a loop and ends with a pendant or tassel
  • noun
  • /sɔːˈtwɑːr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sautoir
  • She wore a beautiful sautoir that complemented her elegant dress at the gala.

Examples

  • A gold sautoir can add elegance to even the simplest outfit.

  • She wore a pearl sautoir with her evening dress.

  • The vintage sautoir featured a sparkling diamond tassel at the end.

  • Look at that sautoir!

  • She wore a beautiful sautoir with a sparkling pendant.

  • The antique shop displayed a stunning sautoir with a vintage pendant that caught the light beautifully.

  • Her mother gifted her a delicate sautoir for her birthday, which she cherished for its sentimental value.

Synonyms

necklace
vssautoir
294 1.0

A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often with a chain or beads

is a long loop style that hangs low and often ends with a pendant
chain
vssautoir
55 1.5

A necklace made of small metal links worn around the neck

is a long looping style rather than a short linked metal piece
string
vssautoir
37 1.8

A line of beads or pearls worn around the neck

is a long loop that hangs down and may end with a pendant
strand
vssautoir
7 3.5

A string of beads or pearls worn around the neck

is longer and loops down often finishing with a pendant or tassel

How Long

sautoir
  • Specialized
9.9
necklace
294 1.0
choker
5 4.8

Surface Forms

sautoir singular
sautoirs plural

Etymology

Sautoir comes from the French root saut meaning 'jump', the same root you see in somersault. Think of a long necklace that 'jumps' over your head and hangs down in a loop, and you will remember sautoir as a long, looped necklace.