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| Type | Length | Applications |
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Dog
Collar or Collar Length |
12 - 13 Lengths |
Fits snugly and sits higher on the neck above the collar bone. Great for boat-neck sweaters or anytime you want to highlight your neck. (The 12 inch length was referred to as the Dog Collar during the early 20th century as it sat very high on the neck - It usually had multiple strands. It made the neck appear longer and more graceful). |
| Choker Length | 14-16 inches |
Very classical & versatile. Sits around the collarbone to accent the opening of a shirt or dress. |
| Princess Length | 17-19 inches |
Sits on the upper chest. Shows well with v-necklines, crew or other garments having a higher neck. Also works well with lower plunging necklines. Pendants or pearl enhancer work extremely well with this length. |
| Matinee Length | 20-24 inches |
A nice in-between length that works well with business or casual dressing. Pearls and gemstone beads or large pendants are a perfect choice at this length. |
| Opera Length | 28-34 inches |
Extremely graceful and flowing. An absolute beauty which can be used in a multitude of ways. A necklace of this length can be worn as a single strand, flowing freely or wrapped around the neck twice. It can even be wrapped around a wrist several times for a big, bold, look. Perfect for high neckline garments such as turtle necks and crew necklines. |
| Rope | over 45 inches |
Very long, and very sexy, Many designers - including Coco Chanel used this style repeatedly to make a fashion statement. Sometimes several clasps are located on the necklace. This allows the necklace to be used in a multitude of ways, producing several shorter versions of necklace and bracelet combinations. This style was extremely popular during the 1920s, Art Deco period when the 'flapper' necklace was all the rage. |