Necklaces are very popular among women. There is a wide variety of necklaces available in the market such as string necklaces, plastic necklaces, costume necklaces, precious metal necklaces, etc. The choice of which necklace to go for depends on the occasion and the budget of the customer. For example, if you are shopping for daily/casual wear, then you can go for the lower budget necklaces, if it is for a party or other special occasion, then you can choose from the higher budget end. And when it comes to bridal necklaces, sky is the limit for some. You just have to ensure that you are wearing occasion and age-appropriate jewellery so that you make the best of your looks and attire.
Costume or Fashion necklaces have become very popular in recent times. This is mainly because of the affordability and the sheer variety and quality of the designs. Among these, antique necklace sets are preferred in case the goal is to achieve an ethnic look. Antique necklace sets are generally made of alloys like brass with different kinds of plating such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, white rhodium, antique silver, etc. A veritable array of styles and designs is available in the market when it comes to buying antique necklace sets.
Chokers stand very close to the neck. They are generally worn for parties or special occasions. Antique chokers come in different styles such as temple designs, tribal, floral, leaf, animals, etc. Imitation antique chokers can be studded with premium CZ stones, crystals, beads, kundan, and others. Antique chokers can also be worn as bridal jewellery given their intricate, flawless design and rich look. They can be easily worn with a range of outfits.
Antique hasli is almost the same as choker with the only difference being the flexibility of the neckpiece. A choker that is almost inflexible is called hasli. Other forms of choker include the flexible and the semi-flexible ones. The length of the two necklaces will be almost the same. Antique hasli necklace can come in different designs though the predominant design found is tribal and they can be decorated with gemstones, pearls or, beads.
Antique short necklaces are around 16-18 inches in length and fall a little below the collar bone. Antique short necklace sets can be worn on different occasions be it family function, office party, or religious ceremony. They can have designs of gods and goddesses, mango leaves, lotus flowers, elephants, peacocks, etc on them depending upon the source of inspiration of the designer. Some can be inspired by the rich tribal culture of India while other can have geometric or abstract designs.
These necklaces are around 20 to 24 inches in size and usually have temple, tribal, guttapusalu, floral, animal or other motifs. Every antique long necklace has its own story depending upon the era its design was emulated from. Different stones such as cubic zirconia, beads, pearls, glass, etc. are used during the making process. Enameling with different colours can be done to increase the aesthetic appeal of long antique necklaces. If paired carefully, antique chokers and long necklaces can be easily layered for a royal look.
As the name suggests, antique layered necklaces are made of 2 or more strands that are twined together. They can come in different lengths and designs. Depending upon the design, they are most suited for special or formal occasions or parties. An antique layered necklace can bring out the elegance of your attire and make you stand out from the crowd.
