Guide Note

A necklace is an article of jewelry worn around the neck. Normally it is formed from a metal chain, but it can also be formed from string, leather, or other various materials.

Fast Facts

Dates back to 30,000 B.C.
Originally made of bones, teeth or claws
Gold materials used beginning in 2500 B.C.

Different Shapes and Sizes

There are different types of necklaces that people wear, for a myriad of reasons: the Bib Necklace, with multiple strands of stepped pearls; the Choker, which sits snuggly along the base of the neck; the Dog Collar, consisting of multiple strands that also sit close to the neck; the Graduated Necklace, which is a single strand of pearls with a larger pearl located in the middle; the Matinee Necklace, which hangs long into the chest area; the Opera Necklace, which sits just above the breastbone; the Princess Necklace which can vary in length between those of the Choker and Matinee; the Sautoir, also referred to as Rope Necklace; and the Uniform Necklace, consisting of pearls that appear to be the same size.

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Necklaces

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Wikipedia: Necklace
Amazon.com: Necklaces
Blue Nile: Necklaces
Kay Jewelers: Necklaces
Barneys New York: Necklaces
eBay: Necklaces
Video: How-To Tuesdays: Paper Bead Necklace (Time: 1:39)

Necklace Buying Guides

Blue Nile: Necklace Buying Guide
Shecy Pearls: Pearl Necklace Buying Guide
eBay: Fashion Jewelry Buying Guide
ShopWiki: Jewelry Gift Guide

Necklaces Information and Tips

Consumer Reports: Necklace Safety Recalls
wikiHow: How to Stop a Necklace From Catching Hair
eHow: How to Choose the Right Necklace for Different Necklines
Howstuffworks: How to Organize Closet Accessories

Necklaces High End Retailers

Tiffany & Co: Necklaces and Pendants
Neiman Marcus: Necklaces
Saks Fifth Avenue: Necklaces
Nordstrom: Necklaces
Bloomingdale's: Necklaces

Necklaces General Retailers

Zales: Necklaces
Reeds Jewelers: Necklaces and Pendants
JC Penny: Necklaces
Target: Necklaces
Wal-Mart: Necklaces

Compare Prices

Google Product Search: Necklace Price Comparisons
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Necklaces Coupons and Deals

Yahoo! Shopping: Necklace Deals
MSN Shopping: Necklace Deals
Smarter.com: Necklace Deals
Overstock.com: Necklace Deals

Pearl Necklaces

Diamond Necklaces

Helzberg Diamonds: Diamond Necklaces
Jewelry Central: Diamond Necklaces
Stein Diamonds: Diamond Necklaces
Palm Beach: Diamond Necklaces
Mondera: Diamond Solitaire Necklaces

Gemstone Necklaces

Sears: Gemstone Necklaces
Macy's: Gemstone Necklaces
Soloman Brother's Fine Jewelry: Gemstone Necklaces
Costco: Gemstone Necklaces

Fashion Necklaces

How to Make Necklaces

Helium: How to Make a Beaded Choker
eHow: How to Make Beaded Necklaces | How to Make a Hemp Necklace
pmegio.com: How to Make Chain Necklaces
Beadage: Make a Floating Illusion Necklace
Beading Life.com: How to Make a Multiple Wire Necklace
Instructables: Magnifying Necklace

Necklaces Accessories

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Stacks and Stacks: Jewelry Cleaner
Holly Yashi: 1" "Snow Chain" Extender with Spring Ring Clasp
Clever Clasp

Necklaces Message Boards and Blogs

Luxist Blog: Necklace Posts
teamsugar Blog: Necklace Ring Posts
Fashiontribes Blog: Necklace Posts

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