The length of the necklaces

The length of women's necklaces varies greatly, affecting their style and look. Although the materials used also play an important role, of course. A very thin gold chain will not have the same impact as a necklace with pearls or semi-precious stones.

In this article I will therefore examine the different lengths of existing women's necklaces and tell you about their styles, regardless of the materials they are made of.

Then I will present several very specific necklaces with very different styles. This will help you, I hope, to make your choice more easily among my creations.

To help you choose, I have prepared an infographic on which I have placed the types of necklaces based on their length.

Specifically, necklaces are divided into two main categories:

• Short necklaces whose length stops at chest height;
• Long necklaces (Sautoir), which fall below the chest, or even on the belly.

Short necklaces for women are, of course, intended to draw attention to this part of the body. Nothing is prettier than a long neck highlighted by a choker. The short necklace can sublimate a simple and very classic little black dress and make it chic and glamorous. Think of Audrey Hepburn ( Breakfast at Tiffany 's ) for example or Jacky Kennedy who knew how to use this accessory in a wonderful way. The slightly longer ones, we are talking about a Princess necklace (between 45 and 50 cm) or a Matinée necklace (about 60 cm), are intended to draw attention to the neckline. They are more daring and frivolous and reach all the way to the neckline.

Of all the types of necklaces, I prefer the long ones, otherwise called Sautoir (between 75 and 85 cm.), you will have surely understood. They have the great advantage of being suitable for most of us.

Choker

Chokers (necklaces that fit around the throat) have been popular throughout history, from Anne Boleyn's famous “B” to Empress Sisi's simple black ribbon, Olympia in the famous painting by the French painter Édouard Manet and the dancers of the dance class by Degas.

In modern times, the trend is to wear a single string of pearls and even today, the classic choker refers to a thread of gold, silver or pearls that elegantly surrounds the circumference of the neck.

Choker

Decidedly chic and hyper feminine, the choker is positioned slightly lower than the choker at the level of the collarbones.

How the choker highlights the neck. The necklace can be a discreet presence, if fine in gold or with small pearls, while it can be noticed, if made with pearls of a certain diameter or if in multiple strands.

Princess

Of the four short necklaces, the Princesse is the most classic. Less obvious than a choker or choker and less sensual than a Matinée.

It varies from 45 to 50 cm; check the size by wearing it or by using a ribbon of the same length to place around your neck.

Matinee

Necklace that is placed on the chest. Suitable for those who use décolleté and, for example, an open blouse.

Opera -Sautoir

It is the shorter of the two long necklaces. It reaches just below the chest, at the level of the solar plexus. This length is perfect, in my opinion, for a pendant necklace. The pendant will in fact be perfectly positioned, in this case, to be highlighted.

In my shop online you can find adjustable length women's necklaces with pendant of a certain value that can be in ceramic made by me with third- fire gold, pearl or crystal natural precious stones such as, for example lapis lazuli , amethyst , spinel , topaz , agate, tanzanite, tourmaline , emerald, onyx of appropriate cut and size.

I also offer pendant necklaces that can be shortened to a choker if needed.

I really like natural gemstones and always include them in my creations when possible. Depending on the type of necklaces, I also add elegant freshwater pearls and bright 18K gold-plated 925 silver tassels to enhance the creations.

Rope – Sautoir

This type of necklace reaches the level of the navel, or even below depending on your size. The long necklace allows for some creativity, both in the design of the necklace itself of course, but also in the way of wearing it. The length of the necklace, in fact, allows it to be transformed into a double-wrap necklace. This way you get a double-wrap choker or a choker and a princess if the two wraps are of different lengths. Some necklaces that I offer can also be transformed into multi-wrap bracelets.

Long necklaces are currently very fashionable and particularly suitable for the style bohemian . They can be worn in multiple styles at the same time by varying sizes and styles.

But with fine pearls or water pearls, this type of necklace can also have a totally timeless style, like the ones she wore Gabriel “Coco” Chanel .

Whatever type of necklace you are interested in and especially its size, you will find it in my shop online Isolde Jewels.

As you know, I design my jewelry as fashion accessories. My necklaces are no exception to this rule.

Each Isotta Gioielli necklace is a unique and original piece that you will be happy to wear.

I design and produce all my necklaces in my laboratory, very close to Rimini. I make them entirely by hand, in a process that cannot be industrialized. Each jewel is unique and made for you!

Contact me to choose together the type of necklace or the length of the necklace you want. And don't worry, I will make changes if necessary.

Happy shopping!