A necklace is an article of jewellery which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal jewellery chain, often attached to a locket or pendant. Necklaces can also be manufactured with cloth, and they sometimes contain rocks (particularly gems), wood, and/or shells with different shapes and sizes.
Bib necklace: A bib necklace is made multiple strands of stepped pearls.
Choker: 35 centimetres (14 in) to 43 centimetres (17 in) long and sits high on the neck.
Matinee necklace: A matinee length necklace is 56 centimetres (22 in) to 58 centimetres (23 in) long, typically a single strand that rests at the top of the 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.
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.
Sharktooth: A sharktooth necklace is a necklace with a shark tooth attached.
Diamond Necklace: A diamond necklace is a necklace that incorporates diamonds. There are a variety of diamond necklaces available to the average consumer including the diamond eternity necklace, the diamond 'V' necklace, the diamond 'Y' necklace and the diamonds by the yard necklace.
