Chokers, Collars, Matinee, All Pearl Necklaces - But What Do They Mean?

Pearl necklaces are quite popular with teens andMATINEE LENGTH: Falls to just above the breasts
young adults. The luster and iridescence of pearlsand typically 20 to 24 inches in length.
make a pearl necklace the perfect accessory toOPERA LENGTH: An opera length pearl necklace
go perfectly with a formal evening dress or yourgenerally measures 28 to 35 inches and extends
casual jeans for a night on the town with yourto the sternum of the wearer.
girlfriends. Pearl necklaces are generally describedPEARL ROPE: Typically a pearl rope necklace is
using specific terms that pertain to the length ofgreater than 45 inches in length, and falls farther
the necklace. This article provides a briefthan an opera. Usually, a pearl rope is single strand
description of the various terms used to describeof pearls and sometimes may be wrapped around
pearl necklaces in terms of their length.to give the appearance of a two or three strand
COLLAR: Typical pearl collars are 10 to 13 inchesnecklace.
in length. A collar sits directly on the throat withSometimes, pearl necklaces are described as the
no hang down. Typical pearl collars range in lengthrelative size of the pearls within the strand. A
from 10 to 13 inches. Pearl collars tend to be thenecklace with pearls of similar size (all pearls within
choice for more formal occasions.0.5mm of each other) is called a uniform necklace.
CHOKER: A choker is between 14 and 16 inches inOn the other hand, graduated pearl necklaces
length, and sits at the base of the neck.have pearls with gradually increasing diameters,
PRINCESS LENGTH: A pearl necklace is said to bewith the largest pearls at the bottom of the pearl
of "princess length" if it extends to the collarnecklace, and the smallest pearls resting on the
bone, and is usually between 17 and 19 inchesback of the neck.
long.