Necklace Guide

While purchasing necklaces,the shape of face,the neck-size and the neckline of the costume should always be kept under consideration. The length of the necklace should be appropriate. It should be well in place with the occasion and the outfit..

For daytime one should wear an understated simple style.

One should wear thicker, precious or semi precious stones or crystals necklaces to add glamor to an evening dress.These extravagant ones add elegance to the evening look.

For a business suit or slightly dressier look, a gold or silver chain works well.

The square neck top looks good paired with a pendant that is hung from a long chain which reach up to the collar bone.

A pendant of pearl, precious or semi-precious gemstone hanging from a gold or silver chain of appropriate length is an all time favorite A locket always exhibits a classic look.

TYPES OF NECKLACES

Choker necklaces

Princess necklaces
Matinee necklaces

Opera necklaces
Sautoir/ Rope necklaces.

Image of Aishwarya from the movie Jodha Akbhar showing choker and princess necklaces

Necklace Guide

Choker Necklaces

Are about 12-13 inches long. They adorn around the middle of the neck. These can be single or multi-stranded. These are usually in three strands.

They go well with a V-neck, boat- neck or off the shoulder necklines.

These look good even with a pair of jeans.They are also meant to be worn during evening parties.

Chokers consisting of strands of small glass beads or crystals or gemstones or pearls are in vogue.

Eva Mendes wearing Turquoise Choker Necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels

Princess Necklaces

Are of about 17 – 19 inches long. They fall just below the neck. They are in between Choker and Matinee length.

Any neckline from high crew necklines to low plunging necklines gel well with these necklaces. The only thing to consider is that the collar of the top should be either higher or lower then the necklace.

These give classic and elegant looks.These look perfect with a pendant.

Beyonce wearing diamond fringe Necklace by Lorraine Schwartz

Matinee Necklaces

Are about 20 – 24 inches long.

They fall to the top of the bust.

Attires with plunging necklines don't suit well as both will fall in nearly the same place , and thus, strive for seeking full attention.

Working professionals can complement their business attires with these necklaces.

Bollwood model turned actress Mugdha Godse wearing a Matinee Necklace

Opera Necklaces

Are about 26 – 34 inches long.

They fall below the bust.

They look elegant with very high necklines.

They can be worn to complement evening wears.

Cate Blanchett donning a rose cut Diamond Indian pendant Opera necklace

Sautoir / Rope Necklaces

Measures up to 45 inches.

Any necklace longer than opera length is a Rope necklace.

They are very versatile and complement any outfit, worn during night or day.

The strands can be doubled or tripled for shorter lengths.

A turtleneck sweater looks classic and elegant with a long strand of colorful beads.

Aishlee Simpson wearing a a pearl Rope Necklace