necklaces

noun

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Anything resembling a necklace in shape.

   “a necklace of coral islands”

3. 3

   A device used in necklacing (an informal execution); a rubber tyre that is filled with petrol. It is placed around the victim's chest and arms, and set on fire.