Pearl Necklaces - which length of pearl necklace should you choose?
The Simply Pearls Guide to Pearl Necklace Lengths
This is a short guide to the typical lengths of Pearl Necklace that are available, and to help you choose the right one for the look that you want.
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Pearl Collar - 12" to 14" Usually 2 or 3 strands of pearls worn high around the neck |
Pearl Choker - 14" to 16" Sits at the base of the neck and can be worn with almost any style of neckline. |
Princess - 16" to 20" Slightly longer than a choker and the best length to choose if you are buying for someone else! |
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Matinee - 20" to 26" Fabulous worn with higher necklines, over sweaters or off the shoulder dresses.
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Opera - 28" to 36" Probably the most versatile pearl necklace, very striking when worn loose and it can be doubled to create a 2 row pearl choker |
Rope - 38" and over A stunning pearl necklace, very sexy and sophisticated! Once made popular by CoCo Chanel, now a top fashion accessory for all 'Sex and the City' fans! |
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