NECKLACE

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.
Historically women initially wore necklaces to draw attention to the cleavage region.
A necklace is also a killing method which was often used in South Africa in the 1980s and 1990s.
This involves pulling a car tyre over a persons shoulders, soaking the person in petrol and setting him on fire.
This usually happens in a public place.

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Pearl necklaces

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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

'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

See also

★ Affair of the diamond necklace

★ bracelet

★ choker

★ Collar (jewelry)

★ omega chain

★ The Necklace

★ Figaro chain

★ Livery collar

★ torc

★ Spike band