Do you prefer wearing a classic gold ladies' necklace, one with a beautiful pendant or locket, a chunky choker or a longer opera necklace? A beautiful necklace really makes a woman's neck shine out. Wearing the right necklace testifies to impeccable taste and helps you make a fashion statement. At least if you buy the necklace with care, and adapt it to your personality, body features and style. Find out how a necklace can make a lady sparkle.
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Before choosing a chain, it is important to check some things first. Naturally, you are going to sparkle most in a necklace which is completely your taste, but there are some other aspects which determine how a necklace will come into its own. In particular, your style of clothing and your neckline, your physique and the shape of your face are significant aspects.
A necklace that "falls" in a V-shape goes best with a dress or blouse with a V-neck. This maintains the straight-line structure. If you went for a boat neck sweater or one with a high neck, it is best to match it with a somewhat longer gold chain. The impact of a necklace is wiped out if it is too short.
On the other hand, are you set to get married or conquer the dancefloor in a strapless or off-the-shoulder number? Then a short necklace is the best option for you. Either way, make sure that your ladies' necklace does not fall below your neckline. This creates a splendid effect and a lovely balance between bare neck and the bust. A necklace which drapes over your back is also an option with an open-back dress.
A yellow gold necklace suits ladies with a darker skin tone best, and a white gold necklace those with paler tones
Women with a larger bust sometimes have difficulty finding a suitable ladies' necklace. A necklace draws attention to the bust and some women want to avoid just that. The golden rule for a ladies' necklace on a voluptuous bosom? Choose a necklace that is not too short, but also certainly not too long. Either way, make sure that your ladies' necklace does not fall below your bosom.
You can appear to extend the jawline on a round face by wearing a somewhat longer necklace. A rather narrow and angular face comes out best with a short ladies' necklace.
At BAUNAT we distinguish between three different types of necklace, namely the classic necklace, pendants and lockets. You can find out the differences below.
The lower part of a pendant hangs quite literally from the chain. The pendant is not attached to the chain itself. A pendant is also perfect for experimenting with diamond shapes.
A pendant is perfect for various shapes and styles. Just think of the pear shape or halo style
By wearing a necklace with a pendant, you are choosing a piece of history. It is one of the oldest jewellery designs there is. In the past, people often wore their pendant on a string. Pendants were even known to the Ancient Egyptians.
Have you kept a photo of your loved one, the cinema ticket from your first date or your first child's hospital bracelet? As well as being stylish, a locket is, for many people, jewellery with incredible emotional value. The locket also enjoys a rich history. It actually originates from amulets, objects that were once believed to afford protection to the wearer.
Another advantage of a locket? There is room enough to decorate it with diamonds or other precious stones and really turn it into something personal. You could, for instance, also have your initials or a fingerprint engraved on it.
Our webshop always displays the length of the chain for any necklace. It is not always easy to imagine exactly how a 40, 45 or 60 cm long necklace will look on you. You can, of course, get to work with a string or tape measure, but this image will help you make a good guess.
We talk of a gold chain being short when it is 35 cm long. A long gold chain can measure more than 90 cm. Most women wear necklaces 50 to 60 cm long: the so-called matinee necklace. The shortest version (35 to 40 cm), which fits tightly around the neck, is called a choker. It looks particularly elegant and chic. The princess is slightly longer again (40-45 cm). Women usually wear really long gold necklaces, such as the opera (80-90 cm) and the rope (+90 cm), doubled round or in several layers.
The solitaire is probably the most famous style for most people, and of course a solitaire diamond is truly beautiful, but with a pendant there are so many more options.
A pendant with your loved one's birthstone is a classy and personal gift
You don't need a reason to give a lady a necklace. On Mother's Day, give your mother a gold necklace or locket with a personal message. Her heart will melt, without a doubt.
A necklace is also an ideal present for a wedding anniversary. For example, choose a pendant with a stone matching the anniversary. If you have been married for 16 years, then a gold ladies' necklace with a center sapphire is an excellent present.
Other fitting occasions include her birthday, Christmas or giving birth to a child. Are you giving her a classic ladies' necklace or a pendant for her birthday? Then consider having one made using her birthstone. Diamond is the birthstone for April, emerald for May, rubies are suitable for someone's birthday in July, and the blue sapphire stands for the month of September.
It can be lovely to give someone a personalised locket when a child is born, as a reminder of this happy event. Have the baby's name and date of birth engraved on it and give her a locket with great emotional value.
Do you want help finding the perfect necklace for your beloved, your daughter or your mother? Then don't hesitate to ask for advice from jewellery experts at BAUNAT or to book an appointment at one of the showrooms.
It is clear that a (gold) ladies' necklace is an indispensable piece in any woman's jewellery box. Moreover, there are so many different types and styles of necklaces and pendants that everyone will find one entirely to his or her taste. For example, do you know how best to wear a statement necklace, or how to mix and match several necklaces? You can read all about it in these blogs.