Sautoir

sau·toir | sōˈtwär

noun

An extremely long neck chain, which falls below the waistline and terminates with a tassel or pendant.

Sautoir is a type of long necklace popular in the 20th century, that hangs below the waistline and contains a small tassel or pendant at the terminus of the chain. While these were highly popular in the last century, they are common throughout history. The most popular types of sautoir early in the 20th century were long strings of pearls or twisted ropes in the Art Deco period, particularly in the 1920s. At the time, these pieces could also be converted into other pieces for greater utility and to adapt to the situation, especially in settings when a long necklace may not be practical.

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