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necklace
A valuable, often artistically designed necklace that usually sits close to the neck or rests on the collarbone. The term is used especially for high-quality jewelry.
Zu ihrem Abendkleid trug sie ein funkelndes Diamant-Collier.
She wore a sparkling diamond necklace with her evening dress.
'Collier' (necklace) is a word from French and is therefore pronounced that way as well. This origin gives the word an elegant and high-quality connotation that a simple 'Halskette' (necklace) does not have.
Sie erbte ein wertvolles Collier von ihrer Großmutter.
She inherited a valuable necklace from her grandmother.
This word is used almost exclusively for very valuable and artistic neck jewelry. It is used in the context of jewelers, evening wear, or luxury.
Die Schauspielerin trug auf dem roten Teppich ein atemberaubendes Saphir-Collier.
The actress wore a breathtaking sapphire necklace on the red carpet.
Common verbs used with 'Collier' (necklace) are 'tragen' (to wear) or the somewhat more formal 'anlegen' (to put on). Typical adjectives are 'funkelnd' (sparkling), 'wertvoll' (valuable), or material terms like 'Diamant-' (diamond) or 'Perlen-' (pearl).
Für die Oper legte sie ihr Perlen-Collier an.
For the opera, she put on her pearl necklace.
chain / necklace
Kette is the general term for jewelry worn around the neck. A Collier is usually a valuable and artistically designed necklace that often sits close to the neck or collarbone. Kette is therefore suitable for ordinary neck jewelry, while Collier is more appropriate for high-quality, eye-catching jewelry.
Beim festlichen Empfang trägt sie ein wertvolles Collier mit Edelsteinen.
She is wearing a valuable necklace with gemstones at the formal reception.
Im Alltag trägt sie eine schlichte silberne Kette um den Hals.
In everyday life, she wears a simple silver necklace around her neck.
