What is a Sautoir Necklace?

A sautoir necklace is a french term for a long necklace with a tassel or other ornament. Sautoirs were made in response to the elongation of the feminine silhouette created by the columnar styling of dresses of the twentieth century. They are best worn with deep V necklines or with turtlenecks. Click here to read more on how to style your jewelry.