a standard length necklace, made of short, narrow beads or pearls of the same size. About 35–36 cm or 14 inches in length, it is worn close to the throat, frequently with a suspended pendant. It is sold as a matinee, or opera, and rope. Opera length, sautoir.
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(2009). choker. In: Manutchehr-Danai, M. (eds) Dictionary of Gems and Gemology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-72816-0_4260
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