The neck and décolleté are the areas of the body that others pay attention to first. Especially if those around you are men. You can talk as much as you like about the beauty of women’s eyes, but men’s gazes usually focus a little lower.
Properly selected jewelry and even neck jewelry make the décolleté area even more attractive. Why not take advantage of this to enhance your own charm?
Today our focus is on a variety of neck accessories. In a short article it is difficult to cover all the variety of women's jewelry of this piquant dislocation, but we will try to give a general idea of what neck jewelry is called and what is best to wear it with.
Classics and modern trends
A woman approaches the mirror and, unnoticed by herself, turns into a sorceress. Her moods, preferences, fashion trends, advice from Evelina Khromchenko create a “talking” image, a message to the world around her. The main impression is formed by the details. They give the appearance harmony and authenticity.
Women's neck jewelry is an important accent of the image. They emphasize the softness of the oval face, enhance the expressiveness of the eyes, create a mood, or they can unsuccessfully highlight the skin, visually shorten the neck, and ruin the most sophisticated outfit.
Modern women work actively, play sports, spend time with children, and participate in public life. During the day, they change their image several times, choosing appropriate clothes and accessories. Neck jewelry of various shapes, colors, textures complement and complete the ensemble.
Suspension
In essence, the pendant is the same pendant. However, they have some differences that you need to be aware of.
The pendant is intended exclusively for wearing on a woman’s neck, and the pendants are universal, so they are attached to phone cases, bags, bracelets, etc., by both women and men.
In addition, pendants are worn in the singular, and pendants are worn in different quantities.
Types of neck jewelry
Fashion is generous to lovers of women's jewelry. Modern trends and an abundance of materials inspire stylists and jewelry makers to create original accessories. The stores offer a wide variety of jewelry, beads, natural stone, leather, and precious metals.
However, women's jewelry is not only an object of decorative art - it is an object of history. Many of them have not lost their symbolism today. Let's look at the types of jewelry that beautifully combine the flair of history and modern touches.
History of creation
The necklace, which fits tightly around the neck, came to us from Ancient Egypt, where women wore short earthenware beads. The Mayan tribes used a series of metal hoops to protect evil spirits.
Chokers were made from wood, animal bones, and shells. African tribes used rings to stretch the neck: they were put on girls at an early age, adding a necklace every year.
Chokers gained particular popularity during the Renaissance. Ladies from high society ordered gold jewelry in the form of multi-tiered chains, the top of which clasped the white neck. In the 18th century, women began to sew lace ribbons and velvets to match the color of their dresses.
At the beginning of the 20th century, jewelers created wide ribbons with gold decoration in the center, and high necklaces made of pearls and diamonds were in fashion. Princess Diana contributed to its widespread popularity - she loved precious stones combined with several rows of pearls.
The name of the decoration comes from the English word “choker” - noose, strangler.
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Features of build
Neck
If you have a short neck, you need to visually lengthen it. Jewelry should “stretch” the silhouette. Obvious solutions are elongated beads, chains that fall 5 cm below the collarbones, a v-shaped necklace. You can use the style of the 20s and place the beads around the base of the neck with one reach, and lower the other end to the waist.
For a long neck, choose massive chokers, short round necklaces, chains or beads arranged in several rows. The decoration element is designed to expand the silhouette. Therefore, you should not wear pendants on a long chain or scarves tied with a low knot.
Height
Women with a height of 165-173 cm are the least limited in the choice of jewelry. Height below 165 cm can be extended by necklaces with a v-neck, no more than 50 cm in length. Ladies taller than 173 cm should avoid short necklaces.
Body type
It is best to consider body features as a whole. There is a classification of female figures by type.
Hourglass type is close to a harmonious figure. All you have to do is choose neck jewelry in accordance with the time of day, color type and personal tastes.
The Pear type is characterized by narrow shoulders and a confident bottom. Massive short beads and large bright necklaces will help to visually expand the top.
The Apple type can be identified by its slender legs and appetizing upper torso shape. The peculiarity of this type is a weak waist. Such a lady should choose v-shaped jewelry, chains with pendants in the solar plexus area.
Type Inverted triangle for those who have a massive shoulder girdle, narrow hips and a weakly defined waist. In this case, when decorating your neck, choose items that are emphatically elegant.
Rectangle type is typical for figures that are called athletic and fit. The silhouette is devoid of characteristic feminine curves. When choosing jewelry, you need to carefully maintain a balance. If a massive neck accessory is chosen, other jewelry should not compete with it.
What about men?
The choice of neck jewelry for men is naturally less wide. Not so long ago it was exclusively chains, and often unreasonably massive, expensive and flashy.
Now chains a la “new Russians” are gradually becoming a thing of the past along with “gangster” signets. They are being replaced by thinner chains predominantly made of white metals (not only silver or white gold, but also steel and titanium), as well as leather laces in various variations.
But the main thing in men's neck jewelry is the pendant. It can be anything, depending on the religion and personal tastes of the wearer, from a classic cross to an animal’s fang!
Men's beads also exist! Mostly these are rosary beads, but there are also alternatives. They are usually made from black and brown minerals (shungite, onyx, hematite and others like them), wood, ivory, and amber.
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Matching decoration and clothing
The best image is a harmonious union of a woman, clothes, and jewelry. Do not forget that clothes and accessories must also match each other.
The basic rule is that the shape of the neckline determines the shape of the decoration:
- combine v-shaped with necklaces that fill it, short chains with a pendant, choker;
- round will decorate well a choker, a necklace, necklaces and chokers, chains of any length;
- the square shape will play with a geometric necklace;
- the lower the top of the dress, the shorter the necklace;
- a shirt collar unbuttoned by 1-2 buttons can be decorated with a small pendant on a chain or a very short string of pearls;
- a collar buttoned with all buttons allows you to choose massive necklaces and several chains;
- For a boat cut, elongated jewelry is suitable: round or v-shaped necklaces lying below the neckline.
Necklace, necklace, beads - what's the difference?
Dear men and ladies who are not particularly knowledgeable about jewelry: not everything on your neck is beads or chains! There may be other decorations there as well. Let’s carry out the first, so to speak, shooting and understand the types of neck jewelry in principle:
- Beads. Jewelry consisting of beads of any shape (even square or rectangular!) can be called beads. The main thing is that they are strung on a thread (fishing line or elastic band) and are approximately equal in size. If there are drilled beads, most likely you have beads in front of you!
- Necklaces. Here we are dealing with neck jewelry, where the elements are attached in a different way: in frames, on a chain, using pins, rigid wire, and so on. The main requirement is that the elements are also approximately equal in size. There are different types of necklaces, with some resembling beads and others closer to a choker.
- Necklace. Here we are talking, as a rule, about exquisite jewelry, but not only: modern designers create necklaces even from wood and leather, not to mention jewelry alloys. The main features of the necklace are its original design, short length and pronounced central part.
- Chain. A chain, in the most primitive sense, is a decoration consisting of metal links. It seems, who would confuse a necklace with a chain? Yes, any person who is not very knowledgeable about jewelry. If you take a voluminous chain of complex weaving, and even with inserts, why not a necklace? And if you hang a pendant on a not too long chain with inserts of precious stones, you get a necklace!
Amber beads
Necklace with topaz
Silver chain
Unfortunately, this classification is very arbitrary, but even jewelers do not have another. The imagination of designers is so rich that it is difficult to attribute the masterpieces they create to any type. Well, so be it: that’s why they are masterpieces, to be above any conventional classifications!
Even in jewelry catalogs, the same piece of jewelry can be called differently: in some places a necklace, in others a necklace. Good for the English: they have a necklace - everything that is not beads, that is, not beads!
Age
At any age, a woman is beautiful and attractive if she is confident in her image. The modern world welcomes and encourages equality, including when choosing accessories. Today it is fashionable to choose a lifestyle, dynamics in relationships, openness to new trends, loyalty to oneself and others.
The older generation prefers an active lifestyle and affordable jewelry, without denying itself decent quality. Young women and girls are exploring a more “adult” range and finding original solutions.
Women's neck jewelry emphasizes the uniqueness of the image, making it unique, fresh, and memorable. Trends, styles, tendencies change. One thing remains unchanged - the best choice is the one that makes you happy! What finds of the 2018-2019 season do you consider successful? What neck jewelry do you like best and why? What difficulties do you face when choosing jewelry? Share your opinion in the comments.
Fashion news 2022
In the trends of the last season, stylish chokers are again at the peak of popularity. Fashionable attribute today is made of leather, plastic, mesh, spandex, and metal. Designers generously decorate the accessory with rhinestones, diamonds, cubic zirconia. Very popular now: a golden “collar”, feathers, hanging fringe, mesh with numerous pendants.
Products made of plastic and metal can be made in ethnic and abstract motifs. It is important to remember that the choker should only be worn on a bare neck.
In the 2021-2022 season, the most relevant and trendy will be a necklace made from a regular satin ribbon, which is simply tied in a loose way. For all its exquisite simplicity, a ribbon can become the final accent of an image if you choose it correctly with your clothes. A satin choker with a floor-length chiffon dress will look impressive, and at the same time gentle and elegant.
A leather choker with metal details is a worthy decoration for oversized cotton dresses! A choker made from natural stones and beads of different shapes will perfectly complement your Boho style look. This could be a spacious cardigan or a delicate blouse, and, of course, a long skirt or dress with a floral print.
The number of people wanting to buy a leather choker with a heart is growing. This detail has a romantic connotation, so it can go well with thin blouses. But admirers of casual and Tumblr style are also not averse to adding a touch of dreaminess to their images.
Modern beauties have learned to combine chokers with romantic sundresses. To complete the whole look, use a few more leather elements: belts, bracelets, boots, bags, chunky boots.
Fashion houses offer to wear bright necklaces made of faceted shining crystals. Particularly popular are models with a double wrap around the neck and a chain going down to the neckline. This accessory looks incredibly attractive and feminine.
