sautoir

American  

[soh-twahr, saw-, soh-twar] / soʊˈtwɑr, sɔ-, soʊˈtwar /

noun

• sautoirs
  plural

1. a ribbon, chain, scarf, or the like, tied around the neck in such a manner that the ends cross over each other.

2. a chain to which a pendant is attached, worn around the neck.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• sautoirs
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of sautoir

From French, dating back to 1935–40; see origin at saltire

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Example Sentences

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sautoir sautoirs

Catherine wore a pair of Diana's pearl drop earrings to the premiere on Tuesday, as well as the late Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

A dangling tassel is the focus of this new jewel-encrusted convertible sautoir, which can be worn nine ways, including as a brooch, pendant or choker, and features a 10-carat antique cushion-cut ruby from Mozambique.

From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2021

The flapper’s boyish silhouette became the ideal, leading to the popularity of the sautoir, a long necklace often ending in a tassel, strung with tiny pearls or gemstones, that nestled against the breastbone.

From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2021

The exhibition “Bvlgari, the story, the dream” includes the diamond-and-sapphire sautoir necklace that Hollywood star Richard Burton gave Elizabeth Taylor during their stormy love affair.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 25, 2019

Strong lines, vibrant color and quirky details such as a modernist sautoir necklace worn against a beautifully minimal, high neck, ivory silk seamed knit dress, were highlights.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2015

Its sautoirs, minaudières and brooches quickly became favorites among royals and Hollywood stars including Marlene Dietrich, for whom Van Cleef created one of its most iconic designs, the Jarretière bracelet, in 1937.

From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2021

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