Necklace Length knowledge!

The emergence of necklaces , there is an argument stems from the primitive society matriarchal to the patriarchal clan forwarded period of " marriage by capture " customs . At that time, men gradually increased due to the economic status of women patrilocal system began to form . In this system, the formation process, men tend to plunder other tribes women or women captured in war as a wife , in order to prevent them from taking advantage of the war or 925 silver jewelry fled during the night , the men usually use a necklace like now Like the woman 's neck rope leash , it can be said that the first prototype of the necklace . Patrilineal clan patrilocal system in place, this habit is retained. "Grab " and " tied " have evolved into one kind of wedding ceremony , rope course, is more beautiful, slowly becomes a necklace. Are many types of necklaces , but the structure, the necklace and buckle main body by a chain of two parts . Chain itself is also mainly in two forms : one is a single steadily repeating pattern chain link together into ; One is by a variety of precious stones and Motif inlay crafted ; former is no treasure chain , the latter known as fancy chain , the role of the connecting fastener . From the length , the habit will be short necklace around the neck called a necklace , this short type necklace also called " Card neck chain" ; while hanging on the shirt collar outside, up to the chest called the thoracic chain necklace , they necklace is a general name. The length of the necklace scales well as the international standards , the names of various lengths are also different. Necklace length, and name an international standard

A short necklace ( 36-40 cm )

( A ) 36 cm : short necklace ;

brass necklace ( 2 ) 40 cm : Graduation dress necklace ;

Second, the gradient type necklace ( 42-107 cm )

( A ) 42 cm : princess necklace ;

( 2 ) 54 cm : morning dress necklace ;

( 3 ) 71 cm : dress necklace ;

( 4 ) 107 cm : long necklace ;

( 5 ) 142 cm : long necklace.

In fact , this is just a general standard , necklaces specifications are less stringent , each person may be appropriate under the circumstances to lengthen or shorten . Necklace specifications more Silver 925 Necklace complicated , it is primarily based on price and the actual needs. So it can be said that the necklace is not standardized but with reference to the actual specifications of . In the domestic jewelry market necklace , generally 40 cm and 42 cm in two lengths most common.