At all times, people have used jewelry to emphasize their status in society, indicate the significance of an event, or simply decorate their own body. They are worn on holidays, used for going out and in everyday life. There are a large number of varieties, depending on the type of decoration, the material from which it is made, length and model. One of the most popular types is the necklace.
Necklace, what is it
The jewelry is a neck decoration, which differs from other varieties in its clearly defined central part. Usually it is made of one or more decorative elements connected to each other.
Today, a necklace is a purely women's accessory, emphasizing their tenderness and sophistication. Most often, a necklace is used as an addition to an evening look or for holidays. Therefore, they began to complement it with richly decorated earrings, rings and bracelets. Creating unique sets.
Important! A choker is often confused with a necklace, although they are two completely different concepts.The necklace is also a neckpiece, but the decorative elements are evenly distributed throughout it. In addition, such a product fits more tightly to the neck.
A little history
The first prototypes of the future necklace appeared before our era. Back then, both men and women decorated themselves with various totemic symbols, such as the fang or claw of a wild animal. In the modern understanding, the product began to be used in Russia only in the 18th century, then there were practically no differences between a necklace and a necklace; the concepts were considered synonymous.
Such products were not popular, since high and fluffy collars, frills and other fancy clothes were in fashion. However, noble ladies loved to wear them to balls and social events, as well as on natural fur coats over the collar.
Already in the 20th century, craftsmen came up with necklace models not only made of precious metals and stones, but also used semi-precious stones, which looked no less fascinating. Today, necklaces are made from different materials:
- leather;
- metal;
- with stone inserts;
- with decorative weaving and many others.
In stores you can find many models designed for various occasions. A woman can always choose a product that suits her taste and suits the occasion.
Description and purpose of decoration
A necklace is a neck decoration that can be of different lengths and styles. Its main difference from other types of decorative elements is the middle part, which is expressed by massiveness and accumulation of small details. This can be a plexus of precious metals and stones fixed in the middle.
There are several varieties depending on the length of the jewelry:
- collar (length up to 35 cm);
- choker (length up to 40 cm);
- “princess” (up to 48 cm);
- matine (up to 60 cm);
- opera (up to 85 cm);
- sautoir (up to 118 cm).
Important! For everyday wear, only the “princess” or matinee model is best suited. The remaining options are ideal for one-time events and going out.
The main purpose of the decoration is to complement the chosen image, decorate the woman’s décolleté and give her appearance a special shine. A necklace always attracts the attention of others, so it should be perfectly matched to the chosen image.
Where does the name come from?
Most dictionaries answer that the term “necklace” came to us from France from the word “collier”, which means “collar”. Some claim that the name comes from the Latin "collum", which translates as "neck". In any case, both statements give a clear idea that this decoration is a decorative element worn around the neck and tightly adjacent to the body.
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