The Meaning Behind Sansa Stark’s Necklace on 'Game of Thrones'

Moreover, Clapton says the circle also represents community, likely in reference to Sansa's loyalty to her family. Other elements of her costumes in season eight reflect that: Her wardrobe incorporates fur and fish scales, which tie back to the Stark and Tully family sigils.

Then there are the necklace's silver chain and daggerlike spear, which pierces the circle. "The chain represents her sense of imprisonment"—a throwback to her confines with Littlefinger and Bolton—"and the needle is the link to the strength of her sister that she previously didn't understand," Clapton wrote. Needle, fans know, is the name of her sister Arya's sword; having that image close to her heart symbolizes Sansa's newfound understanding of and reconciliation with her sister.

As a whole, Sansa's costumes in season eight are meant to evoke a sense of power and self-preservation. "She suffered at the hands of Joffrey, her mother's sister, and Ramsey [Bolton]; this influences the design of the belt in season seven that wraps around her body, protecting her," Clapton told Glamour. "The wrap-over front and laced dress, the shorter length and the stitched, quilted heavy cloth—all tell of protection and the ease of movement if needed."

Halie LeSavage is the fashion associate at Glamour. Follow her @halielesavage.