Tendencies

Traditionally, different necklace lengths and sizes have been ascribed to particular age groups and attires. But the versatility of a pearl strand cannot be limited by such defined factors, and is in essence
ruled by a wearer’s personal taste.

Below you will find the lengths propose by OPERLA, along with some of their more traditional guidelines for wear.

This classic and versatile piece is appropriate
with everything from casual to formal
eveningwear, and complements almost
any neckline.

The perfect length to add subtle elegance
to your workday paired with
a button-down shirt, yet just
as stylish with a cocktail dress.

The most common length for pearl necklaces,
it is well suited for crew and high necklines.

It also complements low, plunging necklines.

It is the perfect support for an earnings or
accessory of per them.

This is an excellent choice if you are not
certain which strand length is most
appropriate.

The pearl matinée necklace is an ideal
choice for casual or business attire.
It looks best with high necklines and
adds sophistication to a professional look,
giving to luxury and confidence to the style.

It goes in sets of wool of jersey and jacket
very well.

The matinee length is also very well suited
for fancier wear such as long sundresses
and formal gowns.

This length of necklace offers several
attractive options. It can be worn as a
single strand with high or crew necklaces
or doubled to create a fashionable
two-strand choker.

They can be knotted at the neckline or
above the bust to create a stylish vintage
look that is gaining popularity as a
contemporary fashion trend.

Traditionally, this length necklaces
are worn with eveningwear, although
using them to accessorize more casual
attire has become a fresh, cutting-edge
fashion statement.

It was the favorite necklace of Coco Chanel.
This luxurious length can be both elegant
and sexy.

The necklace allows to make several returns,
being habitual its use to create tiples
to choker, doubles princess,
or multibracelets.

It can be made with several clasps,
enabling it to be broken down into
different necklace and bracelet combinations,
or doubled and even tripled to create
a stunning multi-strand choker.

A very popular trend seen in high-fashion
magazines today, pearl ropes can also
be knotted and slung over the shoulder to
accentuate the beauty of a backless dress.

Cultured Pearls		Trends 2008
Fashion trends are looking for soft solutions, natural forms and a Retro concept. Blue, Pink and Cream colours are selected to use at day and black and white come back in the night, Retro is in fashion. Last Pearl trends are: Necklaces in black pearl with modern style Peach, Pink, Cream pearls in day and Black & white in night Barroque an flat forms as most natural expression, in colours or white.



Trends in uses for necklaces lengths
Traditionally, different necklace lengths and sizes have been ascribed to particular age groups and attires. But the versatility of a pearl strand cannot be limited by such defined factors, and is in essence ruled by a wearer’s personal taste. Below you will find the lengths propose by OPERLA, along with some of their more traditional guidelines for wear.
NECKLACE CHOKER - 14/16 inches
	This classic and versatile piece is appropriate with everything from casual to formal eveningwear, and complements almost any neckline. The perfect length to add subtle elegance to your workday paired with a button-down shirt, yet just as stylish with a cocktail dress.
NECKLACE PRINCESS - 17/19 inches
	The most common length for pearl necklaces, it is well suited for crew and high necklines. It also complements low, plunging necklines. It is the perfect support for an earnings or accessory of per them. This is an excellent choice if you are not certain which strand length is most appropriate.
NECKLACE MATINÉE - 20/25 inches
	The pearl matinée necklace is an ideal choice for casual or business attire. It looks best with high necklines and adds sophistication to a professional look, giving to luxury and confidence to the style. It goes in sets of wool of jersey and jacket very well. The matinee length is also very well suited for fancier wear such as long sundresses and formal gowns.
NECKLACE OPERA - 26/36 inches
	This length of necklace offers several attractive options. It can be worn as a single strand with high or crew necklaces or doubled to create a fashionable two-strand choker. They can be knotted at the neckline or above the bust to create a stylish vintage look that is gaining popularity as a contemporary fashion trend. Traditionally, this length necklaces are worn with eveningwear, although using them to accessorize more casual attire has become a fresh, cutting-edge fashion statement.
NECKLACE CHANEL - 37 inches or longer
	It was the favorite necklace of Coco Chanel. This luxurious length can be both elegant and sexy. The necklace allows to make several returns, being habitual its use to create tiples to choker, doubles princess, or multibracelets. It can be made with several clasps, enabling it to be broken down into different necklace and bracelet combinations, or doubled and even tripled to create a stunning multi-strand choker. A very popular trend seen in high-fashion magazines today, pearl ropes can also be knotted and slung over the shoulder to accentuate the beauty of a backless dress.