When designing a necklace, the length and sizes of the necklace is the key to everything. Each length of necklace brings out different feel to your appearance, for example- a strand of
Pricess length pearl necklace will bring out the elegance with your matching little black dress for an evening party; the
Opera length strand of pearls that adds opulence to one's most festive attire.
In fact you don't need fancy expensive dresses to impress, all you need is a simple plain dress and the perfect accessories. Below are the general measurements with traditional names for your easy reference:-
13" to 16"-
Collar & Choker lengths should be comfortably close fitting, lying above the collar bone, or up on the neck.
17" to 19" The
Princess length is probably the most common necklace seen in the graduated strand, although any style necklace can be made in this standard length, which rests beautifully just over the collar bone.
20" to 24" The
Matinee is a lovely drape of beads most definitely on the chest, a length still sufficiently sportive to be worn for daytime activities, as opposed to the...
28" to 32"
Opera length strand, which may drape extravagantly to one's mid-section.
Over 45" The
Lariat or Rope is a long string of beads, which can be looped, wrapped or draped, as one is inspired. What is the difference? A Rope may or may not have a clasp; a Lariat is an extraordinary length without a clasp.
* The above informations are from www.bead-media.com.
