What is the difference between a necklace and a necklace?
The word “necklace” comes from the Old Church Slavonic word “vent,” which meant neck, or more precisely, “throat.” It turns out to be a “necklace” - something around the throat. In Rus', a necklace was a collar or collar of chain mail, and then they began to call various decorations that were worn around the neck.
"Necklace"
came from France, and translated also means “collar”. It turns out that it seems to be the same thing, but in fact, choker and necklace in Russian are used to name different neck jewelry. Now all that remains is to figure out which one is a necklace and which one is a necklace.
Necklace
– neck decoration in the form of a chain with inserts of precious stones or beads fixed in a frame. The frame can be made of precious or base metals. The frame links make up the product as a single whole, which can be of a flexible or rigid design. The inserts in the necklace can be uniform or close to uniform, the same applies to the size of the inserts. All elements in the decoration are distributed relatively evenly along the entire length.
A necklace is an ornament of a more complex design, in which the central part has the most pronounced decorative effect and stands out for its size. The central elements can be stones, crystals, beads, various types of pendants - medallions, pendants, amulets, tassels, etc. The central part can be made in the form of one element, usually massive, or a group of elements.
To consider what types of necklaces and necklaces are, let’s also note what beads are. Beads in the simplest and clearest sense are crystals or beads strung on a thread that do not have a frame.
Neck jewelry is classified according to different criteria. Let's look at some of them.
Varieties of necklaces and chokers according to the length of the product
Collar
Collar type jewelry can be either a necklace or a necklace. Collar translated from English means collar. The length of this decoration is the shortest - about 30 - 35cm, so it fits tightly to the neck. Such jewelry - both a necklace and a necklace - can consist of several rows of different inserts: stones, pearls, crystals or beads. They look great with a deep neckline, in other words, in evening dresses.
Choker
"Choker" has a literal translation as "strangler". Its length is slightly longer than the collar - 35–40 cm. If the collar clasps the neck somewhere in the middle, then the choker is located at the base of the neck and fits quite tightly. Choker can also be a necklace and choker. This version of the neck decoration was loved by ladies back in the Victorian era. The choker is a magnificent classic neck accessory that has been a symbol of elegance and grace at all times.
"Princess"
“Princess” is a neck decoration 42-48 cm long. The classic version of the “Princess” is beads. The length is great for both discreet everyday outfits and as a necklace with a central pendant. What kind of pendant you will have in terms of size, quality and decorativeness depends on you. This option can also have a necklace. These jewelry will suit different necklines, that is, outfits can be with deep necklines and completely closed.
"Matine"
The “matine” type decoration has a length of 50-60 cm. This decoration is well suited for office and everyday looks. Its length is slightly above the chest line. Usually these are beads and necklaces. Necklaces made of homogeneous semi-precious and ornamental stones, approximately the same size, are magnificent, for example, amber or pearl necklaces.
"Opera"
The opera necklace has a length of 70-85 cm, falls just below the bust line, but does not reach the waist line. In this version, fashionistas are delighted with beads and necklaces.
Rope, or sautoir
The longest decoration on the neck is the sautoir. Its length must be at least 112 cm, and the maximum length is 180 cm. Remember Coco Chanel, and the sautoir will immediately appear before your eyes. It can be worn in several rows, wrapping around the neck and thereby adjusting the length. Most often, only the name is applied to this model - sautoir, occasionally calling it a necklace or beads.
Which necklace suits your appearance?
The wealth of models created by jewelers is simply amazing! Which one suits you?
Women with a round face should pay attention to elongated jewelry - they will make your features more graceful and aristocratic. But it is better to avoid tight-fitting accessories (such as a choker), as well as items with many small details - they will unattractively emphasize the cheekbones and visually widen the chin. For petite ladies, medium-length products with a not very massive central element are ideal. And if you have a long neck and an oval or rectangular face, be sure to try on a wide collar!
Now you know how to choose a necklace – and our online store “Amber Polesie” will help you buy an amber necklace!
Types of necklaces and necklaces by design
Let's consider only the most common types:
Riviera necklace
- This is one of the most beautiful decorations for an evening out. It consists of identical or homogeneous stones, fixed so that the attachment points cannot be seen, and therefore the decoration looks like a river flowing just below the base of the beauty’s neck. Translated from French, the word riviere means river. So the name of this necklace accurately conveys its essence.
Clasp. Fermoir
– translated from French – clasp. The decoration is also best used as an evening decoration. Because the clasp plays the main role here, and should not be located behind the neck, but, on the contrary, in front, so that everyone can see the beauty of the gemstone. Although a clasp is a clasp, nevertheless, both a necklace and a necklace with a precious clasp are called a clasp. And you already know how to distinguish one from the other.
Slavage.
Translated from French it means slavery and, accordingly, a collar. A clavage necklace is a strip of fabric that usually has a bow, flower, or other similar gemstone element attached to it in the center. This necklace fits tightly to the neck, and the precious pendant lies in the hollow.
Necklace - slavage can consist of several chains or pearl strands forming a strip. Inserts of precious stones or beads are fixed into the frame.
Plastron necklace.
This piece of extraordinary beauty is often called a necklace. Plastron – translated from French roughly means “bib”. This decoration covers part of the neck and part of the chest. A plastron necklace can be a luxurious addition, especially if you're wearing a little black dress or a minimalist dress where nothing overshadows the beauty of the jewelry.
Now you know the difference between a choker and a necklace. Each of them can transform your outfit beyond recognition. Even going out in your favorite little black dress will be a completely new look that will surprise your girlfriends.
Costume jewelry is much cheaper than jewelry, so you can fill your “malachite box” with various types of necklaces and necklaces. Women who are 40+ should choose jewelry with special care, trying it on not only to suit their face and outfit, but also paying attention to the high quality of the product.
Types of neck jewelry
Necklace (from Latin collare - neck chain, collar) is a type of neck jewelry with an emphasis on the central part. Typically the main element consists of one or more hangers. Necklaces vary in design and length. Today, necklaces are a women’s accessory, but in the past they were also worn by men, and they were a source of information telling about the origin and occupation of a person.
The plastron necklace (from the French plastron - bib) is a large and massive decoration on the neck and décolleté. This necklace goes well with minimalist outfits, playing the role of a statement (accent) decoration.
The riviera necklace (from the French riviere - river) consists of identical stones connected to each other so that the adhesion points remain invisible. The name fully conveys the essence of the product: the stones, shimmering and joining together, resemble a river or waterfall sparkling in the sun. This type of necklace is usually worn with evening dresses.
A clasp necklace (from the French fermoir - clasp) is a decoration in which the central element is a clasp. Previously, it was the most expensive part of the necklace, so it was made into a decorative element. Nowadays the femoire necklace is very popular. It can be worn with both casual denim looks and festive outfits for a special occasion.
A slavage necklace (from the French esclavage - slavery) consists of a strip of fabric with decorative inserts attached to it: crystals, beads, stones. Slavage was very popular in the 18th-19th centuries: many outfits had a deep neckline, and the sklavage necklace favorably emphasized the neckline of the dress.
Beads are the oldest type of neck jewelry. They consist of rounded elements (beads, pearls, crystals and stones) strung on a thread. Beads go perfectly with knitwear, and also complement the look with a classic shirt.
Necklace (from the Old Slavonic gerlo - the front of the neck, throat) is a decoration in the form of a hoop or chain with various decorative inserts. It differs from a necklace in that there is no emphasis on the central part. The inserts of this decoration are close in size or identical to each other.
Monisto (there are two versions of the origin of the name: from the Proto-Indo-European moni - neck or from the Latin monile - necklace) is a female decoration made of coins, pearls, metal decorative elements or stones. This is a neck decoration, the motto of which is “I carry everything I own with me,” because previously monistos were made exclusively from coins. Carrying valuable items on the body was especially convenient for nomadic peoples. Today, monisto is a stylish decoration for everyday outfits. This accessory will complement any casual look of jeans and a basic T-shirt.
A pendant is a piece of jewelry whose name speaks for itself. A decorative element is hung from a cord, chain, fishing line, ribbon or other decoration using a loop or a special hole. The pendant can be attached to a bracelet, brooch, belt or headdress (for example, using a pin).
The pendant is another piece of jewelry that has been known since ancient times. Unlike a pendant, it is intended solely to be worn around the neck.
A medallion (from Italian medaglia - medal) is a type of pendant with a case, inside of which there can be an object or image: a photograph, a watch or an engraving.
Cameos are one of the oldest types of jewelry. This is a product with a convex image made using the bas-relief technique. The cameos come from Alexandria, a city that was founded in 332 BC. Alexander the Great. The predecessors of cameos were intaglios, a type of gem made using the high relief technique. They served mainly as seals.
