The time of restraint and modesty has passed, long live bright bows every day, at any time of the year, regardless of age and occupation! The fashion of recent seasons brings to the fore bright, provocative jewelry that can dilute the drabest everyday life with cheerful colors.
However, no one has canceled the basic rules for creating harmonious images. Yes, now the trend is brightness on the verge of overload, but it is definitely not recommended to step over it. So, how to wear a necklace or choker to be considered a style icon?
Why is the necklace so popular?
A woman should always look 100% as if she is the best and most important gift. And the key to attractiveness is self-confidence. And correctly selected jewelry gives confidence in your abilities, but also perfectly complements your image, correctly placing emphasis on the merits of your appearance. And one of such jewelry is a necklace.
Main models
If we talk about appearance and design, then there are many types of this decoration. Among the most famous are clasp, plastron, riviera and squalage.
The main difference between the clasp is the large clasp located in the center on the front. A plastron is a very large product that covers the neck and most of the chest. The highlight of the Riviera is its elegance and cleverly hidden places for attaching stones. Squalage is a strip of fabric with precious stones attached to it.
Less common and more original types of necklaces include collar, boho, necklaces with an invisible line, and necklaces without a clasp. The latter option is very popular this season. It may resemble a lasso or a disconnected hoop made of non-ferrous metal with decorative elements at the ends.
Choosing a necklace - deciding on the main thing
You should choose a necklace based on your appearance, wardrobe and age. Let's start with the appearance. For example, young girls should give preference to short thin neck chains or beads made of small pearls. Such decorations do not distract from natural beauty.
For mature women, it is better to buy long necklaces with large stones. Such decoration, on the contrary, focuses attention not on the décolleté and neck, but on oneself, helping to look younger.
When buying a necklace, take into account the appearance features. For example, if you want to visually make your neck longer, then the length of the necklace should be 5 cm below the collarbone.
For women with a large neck, large necklaces, chains and necklaces are more suitable. But thin women, on the contrary, should choose a short necklace; it will perfectly emphasize your grace.
How to try on a necklace you are planning to purchase?
Of course, before buying any necklace you should try it on and see
how it looks exactly on you.
The website sympaty.net recommends that you take the fitting seriously
(especially if the necklace is not cheap and it would be a shame to make the wrong choice)!
It’s best if you can try on the jewelry without any clothes at all.
- so as to see only the compatibility of the necklace with your face, figure, color type of appearance...
Second fitting - with the clothes with which you intend to wear the necklace
(we warn you that impressions of the same thing in the first and second cases may turn out to be radically different!).
However, in real life, jewelry stores are not equipped with fitting rooms, so if fitting is possible, it is only in the clothes that the customer is currently wearing.
What to wear to choose a necklace
? Wear clothes that reveal your neck and décolleté as much as possible, while being neutral in color and style (plain color, simple style, black, white, gray, shades of beige, or one of the muted soft shades that suit your color type).
Then you can appreciate the necklace “on its own”!
When is the best time to wear a necklace?
Each piece of jewelry is designed not only for its own occasions, but also for a specific time of day. And the necklace is no exception. For example, a necklace with diamonds and other bright and iridescent stones is best worn for special occasions. In addition, necklaces with precious stones look best in the evening - the shine of the jewelry will effectively make you stand out.
But during the day it is better to wear more classic versions of the necklace, for example, made of pearls. By the way, pearls are perfect for the office, business meetings, regular walks, that is, for all occasions.
Description of the accessory
Necklaces and chokers are neck decorations made of precious or semi-precious stones, with chain links or in the form of a hoop. It could be a piece of jewelry or a handmade design idea. This is just a small description of the addition to any outfit. A well-chosen accessory will make you look stylish and elegant in any situation.
Since ancient times, women and girls have been attracted to gold, emerald, ruby jewelry made of gold with diamonds of various shapes and types.
How is a necklace different from a necklace? Despite the fact that both terms are synonymous, jewelry still has its own differences and characteristics. The necklace has a pronounced central part, which is larger in size compared to other elements, while in the necklace all the links of the design are homogeneous.
Necklace and clothes
When choosing jewelry, do not forget about your wardrobe. Remember that the color of the choker or necklace plays a very important role. And most importantly: one of the shades that is present in the decoration should also be in the shades of the dress itself.
It is better to choose a necklace taking into account the style of your clothing. A necklace with diamonds is suitable for evening dresses, festive and formal wear.
A necklace with pearls goes well with both a blouse and a jacket; it can be worn over a turtleneck or even a sweater. And an evening dress with open shoulders or a round neckline with a shining string of pearls is simply the height of elegance and sexuality!
What to wear with: 8 stylish combinations
With a shirt . A shirt will help you create a classic or casual style with jeans or a skirt. Clothes made of thin flowing material, complemented with the right accessory, can be played up so that the look goes from business to evening.
- Under the collar
- With top buttons undone
With a dress . Often fashionistas manage to choose a dress to match their favorite necklace. It is better to select jewelry depending on the neckline. For example, if the neck is open, then a choker, pearl necklace or beads will do. For a round neckline, it is better to use a hoop necklace.
- Tone on tone
- Contrasting color
- As an accent piece to a neutral-colored outfit
With a sweater . There is an association with an autumn look, so I really want something in addition. For example, depending on the neckline, a boho-style fringed piece would be suitable. The outfit will be very cozy and stylish.
With a turtleneck . This wardrobe item already contains a stand-up collar, so it is important not to spoil the look. A long pendant or a simple decoration made of a homogeneous metal is best suited here. The emphasis should be at chest level.
With a T-shirt . A T-shirt in white or black is a “must have” in the wardrobe of any fashionista. The combination of a choker and several intertwined chains is very unusual in design. Urban fashionistas prefer to complement their look with several accessories at once.
With a blouse . In a business style, you should be strict and be attentive to additional elements. Choosing something sophisticated from homogeneous metals will be very on topic.
With long sleeve . A basic and unremarkable item in your wardrobe. At first glance it looks boring, so it’s better to dilute it with a decorative element.
With a blazer or jacket . A fairly universal element, in combination with a T-shirt or shirt, will create any style. A classic necklace as a light, weightless accent will help you look irresistible.
With a tunic . Long neck decorations (below the chest line) are suitable for such clothes.
The surest way to make a statement and leave a lasting impression in society is to have an impeccable appearance. The right look and accessories will give you confidence in any endeavor. As you know, people are greeted by their clothes and escorted by their intelligence.
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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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Jewelry and its length
What types of necklaces are there
? The first thing you should pay attention to is neck circumference . It can be measured using a measuring tape. Depending on the length, the following types of jewelry are distinguished:
- Collar – 30-35 cm. A necklace of this type tightly covers the neck. In most cases, it consists of several rows of beads or pearls. The neck decoration is perfect for evening dresses with open shoulders. The product is not recommended for girls with short necks , as the necklace will visually make it even shorter.
- Choker – 35-40 cm. It does not fit so tightly to the neck; in some cases, the length of the necklace can be adjusted. The choker is very similar to the collar, but is located at the base of the neck. This Victorian era jewelry is in great demand among young girls and is perfect for those with a long and thin neck .
- “Princess” - 42-48 cm. This product was created specifically to be located in the collarbone area. This type of neck decoration is considered the most optimal, as it fits different necklines and collars. The Princess necklace always looks laconic and discreet, so it will be an excellent addition to your everyday look .
- Matine – 50-60 cm. The necklace is located under the collarbones; the length of the necklace can also reach the neckline. It is often complemented with medallions or pendants. Such a neck decoration will be an excellent accessory for a business or casual look . A necklace with small precious stones will effectively highlight the beauty of a short and wide neck.
- Opera – 70-85 cm. The necklace goes down just below the neckline , but does not reach the belt. Often, such a product is wrapped in several layers around the neck, turning a long necklace into a choker.
- Rope - from 100 cm. This type is considered the longest. The neck decoration can be worn either in full length or in several layers, which can be symmetrical or located at a certain distance from each other. A similar necklace was a favorite of Coco Chanel.
Silver necklace, SL (price on the link)
Gold sets the tone for the look of the necklace
In essence, this accessory is a more complex version of the necklace. A gold necklace is a neck decoration created in the form of a chain consisting of beads or precious stones in a setting. The key characteristic of the necklace: all its components duplicate each other in shape or size. Options are also acceptable when precious elements of different sizes alternate, but overall a symmetrical gold product is created.
But the necklace is characterized by a complicated design. It must have a central, pronounced decorative part. It could be a pendant, a cast triangular necklace, or even an intricate clasp. The main component should be different in shape or size from the rest of the gold necklace. The variety of options is truly amazing.
The following characteristics can be distinguished by which these gold jewelry differ from each other:
- gold color;
- try;
- stone inlay;
- dimensions;
- design.
Most often, 585 gold is used in jewelry. It has good melting properties, which is important for jewelers, since it is more convenient to create complex jewelry from such an alloy. Another common standard of precious metal found in precious necklaces is 750. Its pure gold content is much higher than in the previous version. For comparison: if in the alloy of the 585th sample its share is 58%, then in the 750th its amount increases to 75%.
The rich yellow color is achieved by adding alloys such as copper and a small amount of silver to gold. But a necklace with a white gold base may contain silver, nickel, palladium and platinum as ligatures. White gold in necklaces and other jewelry usually has a purity of at least 750. Also, to give it a gorgeous blue shine, a layer of rhodium is often applied to the surface of the finished necklace. But if you see white gold with a matte surface, this indicates that it contains a high content of silver.
If you are planning to purchase a necklace made of white gold, then choose an option that you will wear for special occasions. The fact is that as a result of regular wear, the rhodium layer quickly wears off. This problem can easily be fixed in a jewelry workshop and the necklace will be re-rhodium-plated, but this will require additional financial costs.
It is possible to buy a necklace option in which elements made of white and yellow gold beautifully alternate. Products that harmoniously combine elements made of gold in three colors: pink, white and yellow also look interesting.
Similar versions of gold necklaces without inserts look original and do not require inlay with stones. The main attention is paid to the play of metal of different shades, and not to precious stones. Pendants made of colored gold can be in the shape of hearts, rings, flowers, birch leaves and so on.
