Necklace

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For other senses of this word, see necklace (disambiguation).

The Maasai use necklaces as part of traditional attire

A necklace is an article of clothing or jewelry; which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal chain; often attached to a locket or pendant. Necklaces can also be manufactured with cloth, and they sometimes contain rocks (particularly gems), wood, and/or shells. When worn high on the neck it is referred to as a choker.

Many Christians wear a cross or crucifix which differs in shape, size, material and color. Others wear the cross merely out of decoration and may not be Christian.

[edit] Pearl necklaces

Pearl Necklaces have been worn for hundreds of years. Today there are many styles from traditional to modern.

Choker A choker is 14" to 16" long. Chokers sit on the base of the neck.

Princess Necklace A princess necklace is 18" long. It is between choker and matinee length

Matinee Necklace A matinee necklace is 22" to 23" long. It should sit at the top of cleavage

Opera Necklace An opera necklace is 30" to 36" long and should sit at the breastbone

A necklace of white pearls.

Sautoir or Rope Necklace A sautoir or rope necklace is any necklace longer than opera length

Dog Collar A dog collar necklace consist of multiple strands of pearls that lay close to the neck

Bib Necklace A bib necklace is multiple strands of stepped pearls.

Graduated Necklace In a graduated necklace, larger pearls in the middle gradually become smaller toward the clasp

Uniform Necklace Here, the pearls appear to be all the same size, although normally there is a slight difference towards the ends so they appear to be in proportion