Necklaces

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    There are many different necklace styles, from simple chains both long and short to top necklace styles with intricate details and perfect personalization. Here are just a few of the most popular types of necklaces you’ll find from necklace shops on Etsy:


    • Lockets hold memorials of loved ones or important events, usually a picture or two mounted inside the locket necklace and kept safe with a clasp or magnetic closure.
    • Pendants feature a focal point of the jewelry’s design, dangling from the necklace. Different pendant necklaces have pendants hanging at different lengths.
    • Chokers are designed to encompass one’s neck very close to the skin with very little give. Choker necklaces are versatile in that they have an edgy or elegant appeal, depending on what they’re made of and how they’re styled.
    • Charm necklaces, like charm bracelets, have an eclectic collection of dazzling charms threaded onto a chain. Add more to your necklace as your charm collections grow.
    • Multi-strand necklaces are specialized necklaces designed to look like layered necklaces being worn at once. Even though this look can be achieved with necklaces from your jewelry box, layering necklaces don’t get tangled as easily.
    • Dog tag necklaces are inspired by the identifying pendants worn by soldiers in the military, and are often personalized to reflect the wearer’s name or interests.
    • Monogram and name necklaces are either necklaces inscribed or engraved with someone’s name, or feature jewelry elements fashioned to look like a name in different fonts. Name necklaces have a counterpart in the initial necklace.
    • Statement necklaces grace your neck with big, bold styles and colors to draw attention to itself, turning your necklace into a piece around which an entire outfit can revolve.
    • Beaded necklaces are covered entirely in cute beads, uniform or variable in styles and colors, often made of glass, plastic, metal, or wood.

    Necklace fashion showcases a wide variety of constructions and inclusions, ranging in the materials used to craft the popular jewelry. See some of the materials jewelry designers on Etsy use to make necklaces:


    • Pearl necklaces are often strung with thin yet durable plastic wire to support the organic gemstones, but they’re just as often set in metal.
    • Once only worn by royalty and the extremely wealthy, a gold necklace can hold its own as is, or when embellished with gems.
    • Silver and platinum are often used as alternatives to gold, offering different options for matching outfits or skin tones.
    • Necklaces that aren’t made of precious gems or metals are often made of leather with wooden or plastic beads and embellishments.
    • Opulent and shimmering, diamond necklaces and crystal necklaces are luxurious jewelry items laden with gorgeous stones.

    Giving a necklace as a gift is a great idea for lots of occasions, especially in celebration or as a recognition of close emotional bonds. A cross necklace is perfect as a present for religious ceremony milestones, like baptisms, first Communions, or confirmations, or when a loved one graduates with plans to go into ministry. Many people believe different types of crystal necklaces can have positive effects for the wearer, like wishing for good health or prosperity.


    Give the gift of a vintage necklace to that special someone who loves collecting ephemera from a different age, or to a parent or grandparent that mirrors one they had when they were young. For a whole collection of men’s necklaces, women’s necklaces, and necklaces for every gender or any occasion where you want a gift to express adoration, pride, or connection, search through the selection available from jewelry shops on Etsy.

    Expert jewelry designers on Etsy handcraft custom necklaces from dazzling stones and sparkling chains to create one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces, as unique as their wearer. Give your friend a birthstone necklace on their birthday to symbolize luck, health, and protection through the years, or surprise your partner on your anniversary with a custom name necklace so they can always carry a piece of you with them.


    Personalized necklaces made by skilled artisans on Etsy are made with your input and choices. Select the materials, length, gemstones and embellishments, style, and design elements for an extra special necklace.

    Choosing between necklace lengths is important for comfort and fit. As you choose a necklace length, consider what you plan on wearing it with. Necklaces of 14 to 16 inches work well paired with scoop neck, boat neck, and off-the-shoulder tops, while more elegant necklaces from 28 to 42 inches are great for dressy or formal situations, like weddings or charity galas.


    If your neckline is low, a longer necklace or a chain with a pendant can shine bright. For higher necklines, a shorter necklace or choker may be the best option.


    Of course, these aren’t hard and fast rules, and in the end it comes down to whether or not the necklace you’ve chosen makes you feel confident and beautiful. A good rule of thumb is to find a favorite necklace in your collection and give it a quick measure for comparison. Etsy sellers often offer multiple lengths to choose from, or you can request a custom length if you have something specific in mind.