The Maasai use necklaces as part of traditional attire

A new bride with a classic pearl necklace.

A necklace is an article of clothing or jewelry; which is worn around the neck. Necklaces are frequently formed from a metal chain; often attached to a locket or pendant. Necklaces can also be manufactured with cloth, and they sometimes contain rocks (particularly gems), wood, and/or shells. When worn high on the neck it is referred to as a choker. A necklace is an article of clothing or jewelry worn around the neck. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 64 KB) Kenyan man. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (480x640, 64 KB) Kenyan man. ... Languages Maa (ɔl Maa) Religions Monotheism Christianity The Maasai are an indigenous African ethnic group of semi-nomadic people located in Kenya and northern Tanzania. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 399 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (633 × 950 pixel, file size: 126 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 399 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (633 × 950 pixel, file size: 126 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Clothing protects the vulnerable nude human body from the extremes of weather, other features of our environment, and for safety reasons. ... Jewelry (the American spelling; spelled jewellery in Commonwealth English) consists of ornamental devices worn by persons, typically made with gems and precious metals. ... A human neck. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A locket is a pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item. ... A pendant (from Old French) is a hanging object, generally attached to a necklace or an earring. ... Manufacturing (from Latin manu factura, making by hand) is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale. ... It has been suggested that Textile be merged into this article or section. ... For other uses, see Rock (disambiguation). ... A selection of gemstone pebbles made by tumbling rough rock with abrasive grit, in a rotating drum. ... For other uses, see Wood (disambiguation). ... Various seashells Danielle A shell is the hard, rigid outer covering, or integument, allanimals. ... A choker is a tight fitting necklace, worn high on the neck. ...

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Historically women initially wore necklaces to draw attention to the cleavage region. ^{[citation needed]}

Pearl necklaces

Pearl Necklaces have been worn for hundreds of years. Today there are many styles from traditional to modern. Freshadama grade cultured freshwater pearls. ...

Choker A choker is 14" to 16" long. Chokers sit on the base of the neck.

Princess Necklace A princess necklace is 18" long. It is between choker and matinee length

Matinee Necklace A matinee necklace is 22" to 23" long. It should sit at the top of cleavage

Opera Necklace An opera necklace is 30" to 36" long and should sit at the breastbone

A necklace of white pearls.

Sautoir or Rope Necklace A sautoir or rope necklace is any necklace longer than opera length Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (768x1024, 119 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pearl Necklace Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (768x1024, 119 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pearl Necklace Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner...

Dog Collar A dog collar necklace consist of multiple strands of pearls that lay close to the neck

Bib Necklace A bib necklace is multiple strands of stepped pearls.

Graduated Necklace In a graduated necklace, larger pearls in the middle gradually become smaller toward the clasp

Uniform Necklace Here, the pearls appear to be all the same size, although normally there is a slight difference towards the ends so they appear to be in proportion.

See also

• Affair of the diamond necklace
• bracelet
• choker
• Collar (jewelry)
• omega chain
• The Necklace
• Figaro chain
• Livery collar
• torc
• Spike band

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