Neck Torc

Chieftain's Neck Torc with Terminal.  Circumfrence 17".  Lead free pewter.  Terminals are approximately 1/2" diameter.  Consider wearing it in place of a bow tie. 

Neck Rings & Torcs are worn as loose rings riding on the collar bone. Torcs with terminals are worn with the terminals facing forward.

A torc is a rigid circular necklace that is open-ended at the front.  The ends of ancient torcs bore sculptured ornaments, globes, cubes or animal heads.  ALthough most often neck rings, there were also bracelets with this shape.  Torcs were made from intertwined metal strands.  It was a sign of nobility and high social status to wear a torc.  It was awarded to warriors for their deeds in battle and were also a divine attribute. 

Neck Torc