People have been wearing necklaces around their necks for religious, aesthetic and other purposes since prehistoric times. Necklaces are popular jewellery items that are formed by stringing a set of objects together. Very often, a group of beads are strung together in a necklace. Shells, rocks, cloth and wood were commonly used to make necklaces in the past. Nowadays, silver, gold and diamond necklaces are in great demand. Women wear necklaces around their necks to enhance their appearance. These items of jewellery are wonderful gifts on birthdays, engagements, wedding anniversaries and other such occasions. Women are often presented with necklaces that suit their specific taste and styles.
The use of necklaces was prevalent in Egyptian, Roman, Greek and other ancient civilizations. The Greeks and Romans wore thick-set gold necklaces that were adorned with several gems. Early literary works clearly indicated the popularity of necklaces especially among the women of those times. In his epic poem, The Odyssey, Homer describes a necklace presented by Eurymachus to Penelope as wrought of gold entwined with amber.
Pearl necklaces, one of the most popular types of necklace, come in different styles such as princess necklace, choker, opera necklace, matinee necklace, dog collar, bib necklace, and rope necklace. Sitting on the lower portion of the neck, a choker usually has a length of between 14 and 16 inches. Then there is the matinee necklace that sits above the cleavage with a length of 22 to 23 inches. The length of the princess necklace is 18 inches, making it shorter than the matinee necklace. With a range between 30 and 36 inches in length, the opera necklace sits at the breastbone. Sautoir or rope necklaces are longer than opera necklaces. While the dog collar necklace has multiple strands of pearls near the neck, the bib necklace comes with several strands of stepped pearls.
Silver and gold necklaces often feature attractive pendants that add to their appeal. Gemstones like rubies and emeralds are also used to embellish a necklace. Expensive diamond necklaces are desired for their beauty and elegance. There are various modern and traditional styles of necklace. Various cultures encourage women to wear necklaces. In India, women wear the mangalsutra necklace as a sign of their devotion to their husbands. Frequently, contemporary necklaces are designed with innovative features. These jewellery pieces often feature dolphins, animals, skis, the sun or popular fictional characters. There is a great demand for antique necklaces due to their high vintage value.
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