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Necklace adorned around a beautiful neck, glorifies it further!
Since the time immemorial, people have been using various object to wear around their body organs. These objects were used to signify 'the community they belonged' or some faith and religion. Soon they went serving the beautifying needs of men as well as women. These articles included armlets, rings, ear-rings, anklets, necklaces etc. Necklaces amongst these are found in great variety and artwork. From the most traditional and ethenic to the most modern and light-weight, necklaces easily cover the range.
A beautiful pearl necklace, with a topaz pendant
Necklaces are usually named according to their measure of length. A diagramatic representation of the later is shown as under:
Therefore different types of necklaces are referred by the names such as:
Chain
A chain may be of any length and may be made up of any kind of material (usually metals). Gold and silver chains are quite common in
India. The chain may be worn with or without a pendant.
A Pendant
Choker
35 centimetres (14 in) to 60 centimetres (24 in) long and sits at the top of cleavage.
Opera Necklace
An opera necklace is 75 centimetres (30 in) to 90 centimetres (35 in) long and sits at the breastbone.
Princess Necklace
A princess necklace is 45 centimetres (18 in) to 50 centimetres (20 in) long. It is between choker and matinee length.
Bib Necklace
A bib necklace is made multiple strands of stepped pearls.
Sautoir or Rope Necklace
A sautoir or rope necklace is any necklace longer than opera length.
Uniform Necklace
A uniform necklace consists of pearls that appear to be all the same size, although normally there is a slight difference towards the ends so they appear to be in proportion.
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