A kind of tight-fitting, rigid metal [[necklace]], usually with an opening at the front. Some had hinges, clasps or catches, but most were a single, solid piece and were intended to be worn semi-permanently.

Torcs were an important status symbol for the ancient [[celtic|Celts]] and contemporaneous European cultures.

h4. Further information
*  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torc
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