Is your wife’s birthday or your wedding anniversary just around the corner, and you want to take this opportunity to make her feel special? Do you have any gifts in mind?
We suggest you get her a necklace! The best thing about necklaces is that your wife can always wear one and feel closer to you! She can flaunt it without really flaunting because the right necklace would speak for itself!
This brings us to the question – how to choose the right necklace for your wife?
Necklaces are of different types, and not all types suit women of all shapes and sizes. If you want to be absolutely sure that the necklace you choose for your wife looks like it was made only for her, follow this buying guide!
Choosing the Right Necklace Length
When you go to buy a necklace for your wife, you’ll see different necklace lengths. You may not know this, but the necklace length should be according to the height of the person wearing it. Shorter necklaces look better on shorter women. If your wife is short-heightened and you get her a long necklace, it may overwhelm her smaller body frame.
Choosing the Right Necklace Style
Necklaces come in different styles. And just like different necklace lengths would suit different women, not all necklace styles are for everyone. When you’re buying a necklace for your wife, especially when she isn’t around, to try to help you decide if it’s the right necklace for her, knowing about different styles will make it a tad-bit easier for you.
Popular necklace styles are:
- Bib:Wide, triangular necklaces, usually used as statement pieces.
- Graduated:Pearl necklaces with smaller beads at the ends. The bead size increases towards the centre.
- Festoon:Formal necklaces with draping elements. They usually sit at the collarbone.
- Lavaliere:Thin chains with large pendants. They’re usually princess-length (18 inches long).
- Locket:Small pendants on thin, princess-length chains.
- Negligee:Necklaces with a pendant having two asymmetrical drop elements.
- Multi-Strand:Necklaces with multiple strands of chain attached to a single enclosure to give it a layered look.
- Riviere:Necklaces with single or two strands of stones (precious or semiprecious), usually in a princess length.
- Sautoir:Long necklaces with a pendant. They’re versatile and can be used in many ways than just necklaces (headpieces, long or short necklaces, bracelets).
If your wife has broad shoulders and a large bust, pendant necklaces will best suit her. Pendant necklaces form a V-shape which lengthens the area that they cover and add length to the frame.
If your wife has a slim body frame, a rounded necklace of a short length will look great as it would add volume to a small bust and shoulders.
Consider the Neck Size
Another very important factor when choosing a necklace for your wife is her neck size. Ideally, you can choose the perfect necklace if you have the exact neck measurements (around the neck down to your preferred focal point). But if you’re planning a surprise, that’s really not possible.
You shouldn't buy a choker if your wife has broad shoulders. Chokers add interest to the shoulders and bust. In this case, longer chains with pendants will be a great choice.
Consider the Body Type
As you already know by now, the necklace choices differ drastically based on physique and body type. Remember that people’s eyes will naturally stop where the necklace ends.
So, when choosing a necklace for your wife, always consider her body type. If she has got a sexy waist, buy a longer necklace that ends at the waist so that your wife’s waist is highlighted. If your wife is slim and petite, a necklace long enough to sit at the bust will make her look super sexy!
Consider the Shape of the Face
A necklace is a powerful piece of jewellery that not just frames a woman’s body but also frames her face. If your wife has a round face, you shouldn’t buy a choker as it would accentuate the roundness of her face.
If your wife’s face is oval-shaped, go for a shorter necklace. They look great on women with long faces as they don’t add further length to an already long face. Chokers and shorter necklaces also look great on heart-shaped faces, making them look balanced.
Closing Word
You certainly know your wife’s body type and facial structure better than anyone, right? After this guide, you certainly can’t go wrong with the necklace. It’s your chance to woo her with your choice of the perfect necklace and make her day memorable!
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