Pearl Necklace - A Pearl Jewelry Item

Akoya Pearls are used for the manufacturing of white or creamy appearance pearl necklaces while the other forms of pearls are used to provide dark effect. Pearl Necklaces are available in a wide variety which includes:
Bib: It contains various strands of Pearls with varying lengths.


Collar Necklace: It is generally worn very high round the neck. It is 13 to 14 inches long. It was popular during Victoria but is now again making a comeback.


Choker: It is almost similar to collar but it is worn lower in the neck. It is 15 to 16 inches in length.


Opera: It is a pearl necklace which is worn during special occasions. It is generally 31 to 35 inches in size and falls below the bust line. It can be wear with formal day dresses but it gives a stunning look when wear with the evening dresses.


Matinee: It is a 20 to 24 inches necklace which can be wear on formal and semiformal occasions.


Princess: It is the ultimate necklace which suits to any kind of dress and occasion. It is wear just below the neck. The size is of 16 to 19 inches.


Rope Necklace: It is the largest pearl necklace available which is worn with evening dresses. It is so long that you can use it after tied a knot in it. It can be cut down to smaller lengths by folding it. Thus this is the most versatile necklace which is approximately 36 inches in length. 




The size of the pearl used in the necklace tells the status of the person. basically the size of pearl used in the necklace truly depends upon the age of the women.
The smaller sized pearls or pearls which are 5 to 6 mm thick are preferred by the young girls. These are also popular among young women between the range of 25 to 35. Pearl in between the range of 6 to 8 mm are worn by high class women.