What is the difference between a necklace and a necklace?
The word “necklace” comes from the Old Church Slavonic word “vent,” which meant neck, or more precisely, “throat.” It turns out to be a “necklace” - something around the throat. In Rus', a necklace was a collar or collar of chain mail, and then they began to call various decorations that were worn around the neck.
"Necklace"
came from France, and translated also means “collar”. It turns out that it seems to be the same thing, but in fact, choker and necklace in Russian are used to name different neck jewelry. Now all that remains is to figure out which one is a necklace and which one is a necklace.
Necklace
– neck decoration in the form of a chain with inserts of precious stones or beads fixed in a frame. The frame can be made of precious or base metals. The frame links make up the product as a single whole, which can be of a flexible or rigid design. The inserts in the necklace can be uniform or close to uniform, the same applies to the size of the inserts. All elements in the decoration are distributed relatively evenly along the entire length.
A necklace is an ornament of a more complex design, in which the central part has the most pronounced decorative effect and stands out for its size. The central elements can be stones, crystals, beads, various types of pendants - medallions, pendants, amulets, tassels, etc. The central part can be made in the form of one element, usually massive, or a group of elements.
To consider what types of necklaces and necklaces are, let’s also note what beads are. Beads in the simplest and clearest sense are crystals or beads strung on a thread that do not have a frame.
Neck jewelry is classified according to different criteria. Let's look at some of them.
Depending on the length, there are 6 types of necklaces:
- Collar (30-35 cm.)
- This type of necklace fits tightly around the neck and is not recommended for girls or women with short necks.
- Choker (36-40 cm) . The necklace no longer wraps so tightly around the neck and is located at the base of the neck. Perfect for girls with thin and long necks.
- Princess (41-48 cm) . A necklace of this length is located in the collarbone area, the most attractive and charming. The decoration will suit any neckline, collar, or any outfit.
- Matine (49-63 cm) . The necklace is located under the collarbones and almost reaches the neckline. The decoration is perfect for those with a short and wide neck.
- Opera (64-91 cm) . The necklace goes below the neckline, but does not reach the waist.
- Rope (from 110 cm) . This necklace is considered the longest necklace. The jewelry can be worn along its entire length (for tall representatives of the fair sex), or folded in several layers and made into a multi-layer necklace (for other girls).
How to choose a necklace based on height and body type?
The length of a necklace can create a truly stylish and unique look only if it is correctly selected in accordance with your height and body type
This does not mean that short girls should wear miniature products, and tall girls should wear long ones. It is important to adhere to the basic rules that will allow you to choose the appropriate option:
- Girls under 165 cm tall are advised to pay attention to neck jewelry no longer than 50 cm. To visually lengthen the figure with the help of a necklace, it is recommended to combine the jewelry with a top or V-neck of a dress.
- Ladies whose height is 165-175 can afford any necklace length. For an evening event, you can wear a slightly tight necklace, and complement your everyday look with a rope necklace.
- Women taller than 175 cm should avoid short jewelry such as collars and chokers. They should give preference to thin long necklaces.
Silver necklace with cubic zirconia, SL (price on the link)
The necklace easily draws attention to the neck, décolleté and body shape, so it is very important to select a product depending on your figure :
- Representatives of the rectangular type can accentuate their breasts with a necklace that is just above the bust but below the collarbone.
- Those with a pear can afford long and thin neck jewelry.
- for oval and triangular body types . Chokers and collars are not suitable for these types of figures, as they can highlight flaws.
- hourglass figure can safely choose a necklace of any length - any type of neck jewelry will suit them.
Necklace made of silver with cubic zirconia, SL (price on the link)
When looking for a suitable necklace, every fashionista should take into account several basic factors. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the length of the product, your height and body type. Only in this case can you make the right purchase and add the best necklace to your collection.
Methods for determining the size (total length) of a necklace
- Measure your neck circumference with a measuring tape, add 5 cm to the value if you do not want the jewelry to fit tightly around your neck. We measured the circumference of the neck with a thread, then attach the thread to a ruler or tape measure to find out the original value. Important! The length of the necklace does not include the clasp and the center piece.
- If you prefer a specific necklace length, place the necklace against a ruler or measuring tape, remembering that the overall length (size) measurement does not include the clasp and the center protrusion of the necklace.
Don't know how to determine the size of a necklace intended as a gift for another person? We share with you life hacks on how to find out the size of a necklace.
- Observe what length of chains and necklaces the future owner of the gift most often wears and get your bearings by the description of the types of necklaces depending on the length or by the picture with different lengths of jewelry. This way you can easily determine the length of the necklace.
- Choose the most common necklace length based on the person’s build.
Sincerely, your consultant Natalya
You can view the products from the “Necklaces” category in the store catalogue.
Types of neck jewelry
Necklace (from Latin collare - neck chain, collar) is a type of neck jewelry with an emphasis on the central part. Typically the main element consists of one or more hangers. Necklaces vary in design and length. Today, necklaces are a women’s accessory, but in the past they were also worn by men, and they were a source of information telling about the origin and occupation of a person.
The plastron necklace (from the French plastron - bib) is a large and massive decoration on the neck and décolleté. This necklace goes well with minimalist outfits, playing the role of a statement (accent) decoration.
The riviera necklace (from the French riviere - river) consists of identical stones connected to each other so that the adhesion points remain invisible. The name fully conveys the essence of the product: the stones, shimmering and joining together, resemble a river or waterfall sparkling in the sun. This type of necklace is usually worn with evening dresses.
A clasp necklace (from the French fermoir - clasp) is a decoration in which the central element is a clasp. Previously, it was the most expensive part of the necklace, so it was made into a decorative element. Nowadays the femoire necklace is very popular. It can be worn with both casual denim looks and festive outfits for a special occasion.
A slavage necklace (from the French esclavage - slavery) consists of a strip of fabric with decorative inserts attached to it: crystals, beads, stones. Slavage was very popular in the 18th-19th centuries: many outfits had a deep neckline, and the sklavage necklace favorably emphasized the neckline of the dress.
Beads are the oldest type of neck jewelry. They consist of rounded elements (beads, pearls, crystals and stones) strung on a thread. Beads go perfectly with knitwear, and also complement the look with a classic shirt.
Necklace (from the Old Slavonic gerlo - the front of the neck, throat) is a decoration in the form of a hoop or chain with various decorative inserts. It differs from a necklace in that there is no emphasis on the central part. The inserts of this decoration are close in size or identical to each other.
Monisto (there are two versions of the origin of the name: from the Proto-Indo-European moni - neck or from the Latin monile - necklace) is a female decoration made of coins, pearls, metal decorative elements or stones. This is a neck decoration, the motto of which is “I carry everything I own with me,” because previously monistos were made exclusively from coins. Carrying valuable items on the body was especially convenient for nomadic peoples. Today, monisto is a stylish decoration for everyday outfits. This accessory will complement any casual look of jeans and a basic T-shirt.
A pendant is a piece of jewelry whose name speaks for itself. A decorative element is hung from a cord, chain, fishing line, ribbon or other decoration using a loop or a special hole. The pendant can be attached to a bracelet, brooch, belt or headdress (for example, using a pin).
The pendant is another piece of jewelry that has been known since ancient times. Unlike a pendant, it is intended solely to be worn around the neck.
A medallion (from Italian medaglia - medal) is a type of pendant with a case, inside of which there can be an object or image: a photograph, a watch or an engraving.
Cameos are one of the oldest types of jewelry. This is a product with a convex image made using the bas-relief technique. The cameos come from Alexandria, a city that was founded in 332 BC. Alexander the Great. The predecessors of cameos were intaglios, a type of gem made using the high relief technique. They served mainly as seals.
How to choose the chain size yourself
Women's silver chains (go to the SUNLIGHT catalog)
You can choose the length of a chain around a woman’s neck in several simple ways:
- You can easily select the size of a gold chain around a girl’s neck using a thread. Wrap any thread around your neck and connect its ends at the desired level. Measure the length of the resulting segment and round the result up to 5 cm. In the store, from the entire assortment, all you have to do is choose the product you like.
- You can measure an existing piece of jewelry: spread the chain on a flat surface and measure its length from beginning to end.
- The image is important: for a deep neckline the chain should be short, for a closed neckline it should be medium or long.
A summary table for selecting the size of a neck chain for women will help you make the right choice:
| Standard chain lengths for women | |
| Length, cm | Position on the body |
| 35 | Fits tightly around the neck, not comfortable for everyone |
| 40 | Fits perfectly on the base of the neck. On a petite woman it hangs more loosely on the neck, on large women it looks like a necklace |
| 45 | Universal length for any age and build |
| 50 | The chain is located just below the line of the collarbones |
| 55 | The bottom border of the chain is on the top of the bust |
| 60 | Fits below the neckline |
Princess necklace
From 42 to 48 cm
Classic beads with a length of approximately 42-48 centimeters are classified as a type of “princess” necklace. This decoration can be quite restrained, monochromatic or, conversely, bright, with large elements. Basic materials for production: beads, beads, metals, ornamental stones, rhinestones.
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What necklaces do we have?
In the assortment of our online store you can find:
- gold necklaces;
- silver necklaces;
- necklace from Sokolov and;
- necklace with diamonds and cubic zirconia;
- necklace with sapphire and mixed stones;
- many chains and pendants and much more.
Feel free to use our advice, be guided by your intuition and sense of beauty, and you will always be irresistible!
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Matinee necklace
From 50 to 60 cm
Matine is a necklace about 50-60 centimeters long. Most often it is a string of pearls that wraps twice around the neck. One circle is always longer than the other. Matine can be made of beads, stones, with metal inserts, or small pendants. An ideal decoration for everyday wear and going out.
Understanding design
Length, of course, is important, but it will give out barely a tenth of the information about the design of the jewelry. Let's look at the most recognizable special cases of necklace design:
- Riviera. Usually a jewelry necklace (or a good imitation), in which stones play the main role. They are combined in frames in such a way that an organic “flowing” decoration of a uniform design is obtained. Very elegant and aristocratic!
- Clasp. In principle, the French word “clasp” refers to any clasps and clasps on jewelry, costume jewelry and accessories. But if we are talking about a necklace with that name, then the clasp (in the form of a large stone, cameo, etc.) will be located in front, as the main visual accent.
- Slavage. Strictly speaking, this is the historical name for necklaces and chokers of the “collar” type. Translated from French, it means “slavery” and resembles a collar. This collar can consist of several rows of chains, have a rubber or velvet base with decorative elements (often with bows).
- Plastron. A very stylish and complex decoration that falls over the shoulders and hides a significant part of the chest. An interesting option for ladies of an elegant age: the decoration will attract the eye, but will hide the traces of the past years.
- Monisto. Before us is a necklace or necklace several thousand years old. Its distinctive feature is the presence of coins or stylized round plaques and other metal elements.
- Necklace-tie. This is the name for a not too long piece of jewelry with a pronounced pendant (or several). It can be styled as a bolo, an elegant bib and other types of ties.
Are you fed up with terminology? Now relax: if you have enough money to purchase expensive jewelry, any seller will understand you without words, by his pointing finger. But in conversations with friends, knowing jewelry terminology definitely won’t hurt.
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