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sýlianka (силянка, also pletínky/плетінки) - neck ornament made out of seed beads of various colors stringed in rows to create geometrical and floral patterns. also very similar to syliankas are gerdán and kryza

koráli (коралі, or simply corals) - a necklace made out of coral beads, the amount of rows could be anywhere from 1 to more than 25. korali are a traditional element of the national ukrainian costume. a larger amount of rows oftentimes signified of the family's wealth

zgárda (зґарда) - a religious accessory typically of people of high status. zgardas men and women wore were different. the ones women wore were crosses out of copper or brass stringed in several rows with small spirals or tubes between them. men's zgardas were typically worn on torcs or straps

balamuty (баламути) - a necklace made with nacre beads. it was considered an expensive accessory, so it was mostly worn on weddings and was inherited by a daughter from her mother. also a traditional element of the ukrainian costume.

dukáty (дукати) - metal coins or medallions made into a necklace. the necklace often included beads, coral beads and crosses. sometimes made out of real gold and silver coins.