For some, it makes no difference what to call an adornment on the neck - a choker or a necklace. But if you consider yourself a fashionable girl, then it is important for you to know the difference between these beautiful and beloved jewelry. Indeed, they are often confused, and sometimes it is not easy to distinguish one from the other.

How the choker differs from the necklace

The word "necklace" comes from the Old Slavonic word - "throat", which meant the neck, or rather - "throat." It turns out a "necklace" - it is something around the throat. In Russia, a collar or collar of chain mail was called a necklace, and then they began to call various ornaments that were worn around the neck.



"Necklace" came from France, and in translation also means "collar". It turns out, it seems, the same thing, but in fact, a necklace and a necklace in Russian are used to name different neck jewelry. Now it remains to figure out which of them is a necklace and which is a necklace.

Necklace - neck jewelry in the form of a chain with inserts of precious stones or beads fixed in the frame. The frame can be of precious or non-precious metals. The links of the frame make up the product as a whole, which can be of flexible or rigid construction. Inserts in a necklace can be uniform or close to uniformity, the same applies to the size of the inserts. All elements in the decoration are distributed relatively evenly along the entire length.



A necklace is an adornment of a more complex design, in which the central part has the most pronounced decorative effect, and stands out for its size. The central elements can be stones, crystals, beads, all kinds of pendants - medallions, pendants, amulets, tassels, etc. The central part can be made in the form of one element, more often a massive one, or a group of elements.

To consider what are the varieties of necklaces and necklaces, we also note - what are beads. Beads in the simplest and clearest sense are crystals or beads strung on a string that have no setting.

Neck jewelry is classified according to various criteria. Let's take a look at some of them.

Collard

Collar jewelry can be either a choker or a necklace. Collar (collar) in translation from English means collar. The length of this jewelry is the shortest - about 30 - 35cm, so it fits snugly around the neck. Such jewelry - both a necklace and a necklace - can consist of several rows of different inserts: stones, pearls, crystals or beads. They look great with a deep neckline, in other words, in evening dresses.

Choker

"Choker" has a literal translation as "strangler". Its length is slightly longer than the collar - 35–40 cm. If the collar wraps around the neck somewhere in the middle, then the choker is located at the base of the neck and fits quite tightly. Choker can also be necklace and choker... This version of neck jewelry has been loved by ladies since the Victorian era. The choker is a gorgeous classic necklace that has been a symbol of elegance and grace at all times.

"Princess"

"Princess" is a neck decoration 42-48 cm long. The classic version of "Princess" is beads. The length is perfect for low-key casual outfits, and as a necklace with a pendant in the center. What kind of pendant will be in size, quality and decorativeness depends on you. A necklace in this version can also be.
These jewelry will suit different necklines, that is, outfits can be with deep necklines and completely covered.

"Matine"

Matine jewelry has a length of 50-60 cm. Such decoration is well suited for the office and everyday looks. Its length is just above the chest line. These are usually beads and necklaces.Great are necklaces made of homogeneous semi-precious and semi-precious stones, approximately the same size, for example, amber or pearl necklaces.

"Opera"

The opera necklace is 70-85 cm long, falls just below the chest line, but does not reach the waist line. In this version, beads and necklaces delight fashionistas.

Rope, or sautoir

The longest decoration on the neck is the sautoir. Its length should be at least 112 cm, and the maximum length should be 180 cm. Remember Coco Chanel, and the sautoir will immediately appear in front of your eyes. It can be worn in several rows, wrapping around the neck and thereby adjusting the length. For this model, only the name is often used - sautoir, occasionally calling it a necklace or beads.





Let's consider only the most common types:

Riviera necklace - this is one of the most beautiful decorations for an evening out. It consists of identical or homogeneous stones, fixed in such a way that the attachment points cannot be seen, and therefore the decoration looks like a riverflowing just below the base of the beauty's neck. Translated from French, the word riviere means river. So the name of this necklace accurately conveys its essence.

Fermoir. Fermoir - translated from French - clasp. It is also better to use the decoration as an evening decoration. Because the clasp plays a major role here, and should not be behind the neck, but, on the contrary, in front, so that everyone can see the beauty of the gem. Although the clasp is a clasp, nevertheless, both the necklace and jeweled clasp necklace received the name clasp. And you already know how to distinguish one from the other.




Sklawage. Translated from French, it means slavery and, accordingly, a collar. A sclavage necklace is a strip of fabric on which a bow, flower or other similar gemstone elements are usually attached in the center. Such a necklace fits snugly around the neck, and the precious pendant lies in the hollow.

Necklace - sklauzh can consist of several chains or pearl threads, forming a strip. Inserts made of precious stones or beads are fixed in the frame.



Necklace plastron. This piece of extraordinary beauty is often called a necklace. Plastron - translated from French roughly means "bib". This decoration covers part of the neck and part of the chest. A plastron necklace can be a luxurious addition, especially if you are wearing a little black dress or a minimalist dress where nothing overshadows the beauty of the jewelry.



Now you know the difference between a choker and a necklace. Each of them can transform your outfit beyond recognition. Even going out in your favorite little black dress will be a completely new look that will surprise your girlfriends.

Jewelry is much cheaper than jewelry, so you can fill your "malachite box" with different types of necklaces and necklaces. Women who are 40+ should choose jewelry with special care, trying on not only to the face and dress, but also paying attention to the high quality of the product.