Ladies love to decorate themselves with different products, ranging from simple chains to a wide variety of luxury items. But often there is a lot of confusion with the names of accessories on the neck, which is misleading. Therefore, today let's take a closer look at what is the difference between a choker, necklace and beads.
Beads and beads
Beads are a neck decoration made of beads of the same or different colors and shapes. rimlessstrung on one or more threads. The decoration can be with or without a lock.
As a rule, beads are made from:
- natural or artificial stones;
- wooden products;
- plastic;
- pearls;
- corals;
- seashells;
- beads;
- bones;
- glass;
- metal.
We are used to perceiving beads as inexpensive jewelry that is worn under a dress, a classic or folk costume for every day or for a special occasion. But neck jewelry made of round details can be ceremonial and even evening.
By manufacturing method beads differ in base materialfrom which the thread is composed. It can be made from:
- wire;
- nor;
- fishing line;
- spandex (a synthetic thread derived from polyurethane rubbers);
- ropes;
- chains.
Depends on the basis the appearance of the decoration and its durability. Spandex is used when you want the product to stretch. The wire base allows you to give the product the desired shape.
To connect beads also use a wire hook... For example, if the base of the beads is a chain, or if the beads do not have a through hole. In addition, there is a method for fusing beads onto a thread during the manufacturing process. Such beads are called "mardi gras".
By style beads are also different.
- So, a string of white pearls refers to the unfading classics... This simple and at the same time strict product should be in the wardrobe of every self-respecting madam.
- Transparent plastic beads, products made of flowers, large beads, decorated with chains - that's all cocktail decorationsto wear to the evening promenade.
- Plastic beads in pure bright colors belong to the style disco or pop art.
- Rare glass beads beads are present in the style avant-garde.
- About joyful style hippie remind us of various wooden, mother-of-pearl and bone beads. They are worn on hikes, to themed parties, gatherings with a guitar around the fire for a barbecue.
- Metal beads and beads of semi-precious stones make up jewelry in the style ethno... Felted beads (jewelry, elements of which are made of wool) also belong to the same style.
- Hawaiian beads are jewelry made of artificial flowers. Usually this decor is used for theme parties, swimsuit events, etc.
- African Beads are usually made from stones, plastic, paper, or glass. The difference is the color of the details, which has a bright intricate pattern.
- From ordinary jewelry beads fenugreek it is distinguished by a special weaving technology: rosary stones are skillfully woven between the rows of threads. Each stone has its own meaning and affects the life of the owner in different ways. Such talismans are worn for good luck, success and protection. They protect their owner from everything negative, return him peace of mind and attract luck.
- Slingbus, you can also find the name "mamabuses" or "feeding beads" - these are jewelry that the mother puts on herself while the baby is in her arms or in a sling. Usually, these accessories are made of wooden elements and wooden beads tied with 100% cotton threads. Thanks to 100% natural materials, these beads are completely safe for a child. While the baby is in his arms or in a sling, he can play or chew with them, without disturbing others. It is especially important when traveling by public transport, because not all people are tolerant of the whims of someone else's crumbs.
- Beads collars - This is a special type of jewelry that is worn under the collar of a shirt or blouse. Such accessories were to the taste of people who do not crawl out of the office style of clothing.
There are many more individual fantasy types of beads.
Necklace and its varieties
What's happened necklace? it neck jewelry made in the form of a hoop or chain with inserts of precious stones, beads or other accessories in the frame. The inserts are usually made from the same materials used in the beads described above. As a frame, there are decorative fittings and castes (the foot that holds the insert) made of precious or non-precious metals.
There are different types of necklaces:
- with flexible base:
- with a rigid hoop:
- solid decoration
- with release links.
The main difference between the necklace is the presence of inserts of the same or similar size, planted in castes.
Necklaces are often confused with chains with inserts. However, in reality, these are completely two different types of jewelry. In other words, the situation is like this: if stones are inserted into a chain, then this is no longer a chain, but a real necklace.
The most famous decoration This design is a necklace with the romantic name "Heart of the Ocean". Undoubtedly, every person who watched the legendary film "Titanic" drew attention to the necklace of the main beauty of the heroine - Rose Dewitt. But not everyone knows that this handsome product has a very real prototype? Jeweler G. Winston, inspired by a fairy tale love story, made the Heart of the Ocean from a 15-carat blue diamond surrounded by transparent gems. The same stones are inlaid in the links of the chain. The decoration was estimated at $ 17 million. In addition, the product boasts an extraordinary history: it was this accessory that the American actress Gloria Stewart wore when she went to the Oscars.
Now let's find out what is the difference between a necklace and a choker.
What does the necklace look like?
What's happened necklace? it neck decoration, the central part of which differs in size from the base. The main accent is directed to the central part of this accessory.
The center of the necklace is usually large stone in a frame or a complex composition of massive links into which minerals or other decorative elements are inserted. Depending on the style of the decoration, large stones can be either inserted into a frame or simply hung on chains, as in beads. Necklaces usually end with a chain, cord, or ribbon.
Necklace distinguish by design:
- hard;
- flexible.
Decoration by material are divided into:
- metal;
- leather.
Accessories by filling are divided into products:
- with stone inserts;
- fantasy;
- with a variety of decorative finishes.
The necklace differs from the necklace and from the beads by the presence of a large accented central detail.
Varieties of necklaces by design:
- sklavage (accent on the last syllable) is a type of choker with a large centerpiece. The precious stones in the sklavage are fixed on a strip of expensive fabric, in the center of the necklace there is a pendant that should lie in a dimple on the neck;
- bow-sklavage - This is a type of brooch in the form of a bow with a pendant attached to a necklace, lace, silk ribbon or velvet that fits tightly around the neck. In Russia, bow-sklavage jewelry with a base has always been considered a kind of necklace. This type of product was especially fashionable in the 1760s. It was worn high on the neck, sometimes simultaneously with several long strands of pearls and in a set with earrings or pendants, in the design of which the bow motif was repeated. The bow-sklawage was generously decorated with precious stones: diamonds and red spinels, the combination of which was especially loved in the XNUMXth century.
- clasp... In this type of necklace, the clasp is the central element of the decoration and is located in the front. In the old models of the necklace, it was the clasp that was considered the most expensive part of the jewelry, therefore it was always in the front;
- Riviera - this is a unique type of necklace, which consists of homogeneous or similar stones, connected in such a way that the place of attachment is practically invisible to the naked eye;
- plastron - This is a large weighty decoration that covers not only the neck, but also part of the chest. Plastons are usually worn under dresses or suits in order to attract the maximum amount of attention to the image. Plastics are made, as a rule, of metal with inserts of semi-precious, ornamental stones, plastic, glass.
The most famous necklace is considered "Blue Beauty of Asia". The stone shining in the center of this piece weighs 392,5 carats, making it the fourth greatest sapphire known. The magnificent crystal of a rich indigo tone is distinguished by a pillow-cut cut, and it is accompanied by diamonds - they are generously strewn with a chain and a decorative tassel that goes down. This piece could have adorned any jewelry store - but immediately after it was made, it was sold at Christie's in Geneva. The cost of the work was $ 17,3 million.
Difference of jewelry in length
Lengthwise, beads, necklaces and necklaces are divided into several types:
- collar - a product with a length of 30 to 35 cm. It is worn directly around the neck, and, as a rule, fits it tightly;
- choker - free version of jewelry from 35 to 40 cm long. The choker is usually located above the collarbone;
- princess - this is a classic version of jewelry with a length of 43 ... 48 cm;
- matine - a product with a length of 50 ... 60 cm;
- opera - This is a chic piece of jewelry, which is usually made in the form of chains, beads or necklaces, the length is usually 66 ... 91 cm;
- rope (translated from English - rope, harness) - an accessory with a length of 120 ... 180 cm;
- lariat differ from rope in that this jewelry has no connected ends, which, as a rule, are decorated with tassels.
We hope that your arsenal of jewelry names has expanded vastly today. Now you know how to distinguish one piece on the neck from another and will be able to combine them correctly with clothes. Of course, we have not told you about the many fantasy types of products, but you can write a whole book about it. Indeed, over the many centuries of the existence of the human race, such a number of decorations have been invented that it is even difficult to imagine.
