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

Etymology

Origin of sautoir

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

sautoir sautoirs

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

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 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

For her 40th birthday in 1972, Elizabeth Taylor received a Bulgari sautoir from her husband, Richard Burton, who tended to express his passion in carats.

From New York Times ● Aug. 17, 2017

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