| Pearl necklaces come in five basic lengths: Choker, | | | | The Matinee strand is most popular for formal |
| Princess, Matinee, Opera and Rope. | | | | occasions and is the perfect length for any little |
| You may have heard of some of the names but | | | | black dress event. It's also the best length for |
| probably have no idea how long each is and, more | | | | those who are well endowed in the chest region |
| importantly, how it sits on the neck and below. | | | | as it highlights the neck and shoulders finishing just |
| Choker - 16 in | | | | above the cleavage. |
| The pearl choker is the shortest length circling the | | | | Opera - 32 in |
| neck. While a pearl choker can be worn with | | | | Falling just below the bust line, the Opera strand is |
| almost any neckline and looks great with every | | | | great for evening wear and compliments every |
| style, from casual to formal, make sure it doesn't | | | | body shape. For less formal occasions, it can be |
| swallow the neck. Pearl chokers draw attention to | | | | doubled over and worn as a twin choker - a true |
| the neck but if you have a particularly short or | | | | day into night piece. |
| long neck, the attention should be drawn away | | | | Rope - 46 in |
| from the neck to the shoulder line or below. As | | | | If it's versatility you're after, then a pearl rope is |
| such, stay away from chokers. For everyone | | | | the style for you. By itself the strand generally |
| else, a choker is great classic, suitable for every | | | | falls somewhere around the waistline and is |
| occasion. | | | | perfect for those that like to stand out from the |
| Princess - 18 in | | | | crowd. Its length means you can play with styles |
| A princess strand falls slightly below the neckline | | | | from triple, or quadruple rows of a choker, to |
| and compliments every neck-style from high to | | | | doubling it as Princess and Opera style together. |
| low. It's great for office-wear as its length sits | | | | Or try simply knotting it for a chic look that's |
| just above a blouse neckline and won't be hidden | | | | perfect with everything from jeans and a tee |
| like longer lengths. | | | | shirt to an elegant evening gown. |
| Matinee - 24 in | | | | |