Monkley Designs Jewelry

Shell, Bone & Horn
Necklace Length Names & Lengths

Facts, history and attributes of natural horn, shell & bone as well as some common necklace names and their discriptions.

Bone and Horn Beads are a natural fit for nature-inspired projects and are availble in many colors and shapes. They are one of the oldest adornment materials ever - used for durability, availability and canvas for carving. Elaborately carved focal pieces, intricately detailed beads, traditional hairpipe, painted bone and antiqued finishes - all rich in texture land in look.

Luminescent mother-of-pearl, radiant golden lip shell and stylish shell heishi beads - also a gift from nature add beauty and depth to many of my piecesome together in an incredible selection of shapes, sizes and colors. Combine with Swarovski® crystal components for dazzling, one-of-a-kind designs.

Common Necklace Names & Descriptions

Dog Collar or Collar:
Multiple strands of pearls or beads fitting closely around the neck.

Choker:
14" to 15" in length. Should nestle around the base of the neck.

Princess:
18" in length. Halfway between choker and matinee length.

Matinee:
22" to 23" in length. Should fall to the top of the cleavage.

Opera:
30" to 36" in length. Should fall to the breastbone.

Sautoir or Rope:
Any pearl necklace longer than opera length.

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