A large gold chain with a crucifix usually complemented with a sleeveless shirt. Worn by the offspring of italian peasants and vagrants who emigrated to the United States en masse in the late 19th and 20th century.
Little Vinnie saved all the money he earned from working at the pizzeria this summer so he can buy a guinea chain just like his brother Rocco's.
by Terrone2 January 19, 2014