Classic pearl necklace rice shape good lustre and lacre.
Pearl necklace matinee length.
The pearl industry generally divides necklaces into 3 lengths.
Because 18 inches is considered the classic length for pearl necklaces.
Cultured white natural pearls handknotted on silk matinee length of 20 5.
The princess necklace is 17 19 inches in length.
Natural cultured imitation pearls.
See our 20 inch matinee and 24 inch matinee pearl necklaces pearl opera necklaces 28 to 34 inches long.
Over the 20th and into the 21st century the 18 inch choker remains the most popular necklace.
Pearl matinee necklaces 20 to 24 inches long longer than the pearl princess necklace and just a bit shorter than an opera length pearl necklace the matinee pearl necklace is the right choice for casual or business dress.
Any necklace longer than opera length is typically considered a pearl rope and can be designed to create maximum versatility for the wearer such as one long necklace two layered necklaces or three shorter necklaces when wrapped around the neck multiple times.
At various times fashion dictates length.
The most common length for pearl necklaces it is well suited for wear with crew and high necklines.
Short necklaces called choker necklaces about 24 inches called matinee and long necklaces termed opera.