A torc is more than just a metal necklace, specifically its a necklace that has been made from multiple strands of twisted wire and which forms an open circle when in the closed position.

It is usually placed about the neck by a twisting motion to open the ends a bit wider, then twisted back to shape.

They can be made a lot of ways, but one of the most common is to twist three thin wires around each other, then take three strands of this triple twist wire (not braided, just twisted) is then twisted once again into a single thick wire. Decorative end caps are usually added though plain balls or barrel ends are common enough.


Torcs can be fantastically expensive too. I saw some for sale and the smaller ones went for over $300. Of course when you figure in the sheer weight of metal thats still a deal and doesnt include the cost of workmanship.

I would like to make my own from silver as soon as I have the money for the wire. Even being about 90 times cheaper than gold its still pretty expensive.