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Lavaliere

Jewellery
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A pendant necklace with a central hanging ornament. It is often delicate and associated with early twentieth-century fashion.

Detailed Definition
A lavaliere is a necklace characterized by a suspended central pendant, often set with a gem, pearl, or small decorative drop. Its downward line draws attention to the throat and heart, giving it a quietly intimate place in poetic portraiture. It can evoke old photographs, dance halls, inherited dressing tables, or romantic gifts. Because it hangs and sways, a lavaliere may also suggest unspoken emotion trembling close to the body.
Example
Example in poetry:
A pearl lavaliere hung from her throat on a fine chain; A lavaliere can draw attention to the neck and voice of a lyrical speaker; In a portrait poem, the lavaliere becomes a quiet point of light against black clothing; The poet lets a grandmother's lavaliere symbolize an inheritance passed from one generation to another
Additional Notes
A lavaliere is a delicate necklace with a central pendant. Its hanging ornament can emphasize grace, vulnerability, or a single bright focal point.
Also Known As
Lavallière Lavalier Necklace
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