A necklace is a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck for ornamental value. Necklace gives beauty to the neck as it touches the throat. Women love jewelry and would love to be looked upon as being attractive to others and to this end, pieces of jewelry are their passion.
History looks at a necklace as a seductive piece of jewelry and in those days, women were said to have worn necklaces to attract attention to the cleavage. The Italians wore them with pendants that were hollow and filled with perfume. Egyptians wore heavy gold necklaces on very low necklines, giving them a look par excellence. Queen Alexandra was said to have worn real pearl necklaces for all formal events and state occasions. Pearl necklaces were so expensive that it is said that an American skyscraper was exchanged for the price of a pearl necklace.
Necklaces are made from various metals and a locket or pendant can also be attached to them. Pendants of cross are worn by the Christians while pendants of Gods and Goddesses are worn by Hindus. They are also studded with precious stones, beads, shells, or wood to give them a grand look.
Necklaces that are worn high on the neck are known as chokers. The necklace that ends on the cleavage is called the Matin