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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.
[edit] Types of necklaces
The
Maasai use necklaces as part of traditional attire
- Bib Necklace
- A bib necklace is made multiple strands of stepped pearls.
- Choker
- 35 centimetres (14 in) to 60 centimetres (24 in) long and sits high on the neck.
- 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.
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