It’s all in the length
Whether you go for long, slinky and sexy, or short, demure and sophisticated, you should know your necklace terminology.
Pearls as a Basic
Pearls! Every woman will likely face a decision about pearls at some point in her life. So many choices! The world is your oyster so to speak. Do you like pearls from Japan, or further south? Regardless of their origin, pearls can be strung together as strands - that classic term - that women wear. Do you know your options?
Choose wisely, or don’t choose at all. Just get one of each!
Choker ~ 14” to 15” in length. A Choker should nestle around the base of the neck.
Princess ~ 18” in length. The Princess length lays halfway between chocker and matinee.
Matinee ~ 22” to 23” in length. The Matinee should fall to top of the cleavage.
Opera ~ 30” to 36” in length. The Opera should fall to the breastbone.
Sautoir or rope ~ Refers to any pearl necklace longer than opera length.
Dog Collar ~ Multiple strands of pearls fitting closely around the neck.
Bib ~ Multiple strands of pearls, each shorter than the one below, nested together in one necklace.
No matter what you choose - pearls are a must have, a basic wardrobe staple. And today, you choose the pearls that best describe your mood. Classic strand or single Tahitian - Make your statement!
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