Collar necklaces lie snugly around the middle of the neck. They are a must-have when wearing V-Nicks, boat necks, and off-the-shoulder fashions. They are usually around 12-13 inches.
	Both classic and versatile, a 14-16 inch "choker" falls perfectly around the base of the neck. A simple choker necklace matches any outfit and just about any neckline.
	As the most popular necklace length, the princess necklace is best suited for crew and high necklines, falling just below the throat. Typically 17-19 inches long, you can wear the princess length as a contrast to low, plunging necklines. Add a pendant for a bold, eye-catching look.
	Longer than the princess necklace and slightly shorter than an opera length, a 20-24 inch matinee necklace is the right choice for casual or business dress.
	Ranging from 28-34 inches, the opera necklace is the longest of all lengths. Wear it as a single or double strand. Perfect for high or crew necklines, its versitility allows the opera necklace to transform from day to evening wear with elegant ease.
	Measuring at least 45 inches in length, the versatile rope necklace is a must-have accessory! Infinitely elegant and classic, this necklace dresses up any outfit night or day. Often, hidden clasps placed in strategic locations allow this necklace to be transformed into multi-strand necklace and bracelet combinations.

Necklaces have been worn throughout history, by both men and women, and have been used as marks of distinction in many cultures, including the ancient Hebrew culture. Necklaces, handsome and richly ornamented, were a principal part of the dress, both of men and women, among the ancient Egyptians; and some idea of the number of jewels they wore may be formed from those borrowed by the Israelites at the time of the Exodus, and by the paintings of Thebes. They consisted of gold or of beads, of various qualities and shapes, disposed according to fancy and enriched with jewels.

Necklaces of gold thickly set with gems were worn by the Greeks and Romans of both sexes. There was a famous necklace of the most costly precious stones upon the statue of Vesta in Rome, to whose vengeance Zosimus attributes the tragic end of Serena, Stilicho's widow, who had despoiled her of it. By the command of Honorius she was strangled.

The necklace taken from the neck of the Hindoo King Jaipal, captured by Mahmud (A.D. 1001) was composed of large pearls, rubies, etc., and was valued at two hundred thousand dinars, or a good deal more than a hundred thousand pounds.

Homer mentions a necklace curiously wrought of gold interwined with amber, which Eurymachus presented to Penelope.

Funny Tidbit: Did you know that the back of a necklace is called a "boob" not to be confused with a female anatomy part.

Teresa's featured handcrafted jewelry is custom made with the person not looking for the "same" as what everyone else is wearing - to be unique!

Whether you’re looking for a mother’s bracelet, a sobriety bracelet, birthstone jewelry, or awareness bracelets I will have it or it can be created just for you. Many of my jewelry pieces also have matching necklaces, or come as complete jewelry sets.

I also have a selection of unique, one-of-a-kind bracelets, jewelry sets, and wire wrapped pendants created with various beads, finding and semi-precious gemstones. So please, browse and enjoy your visit.

Almost all the handmade necklaces on this site can be lengthened or shortened depending on your preference or need. Just add a note when finalizing your order to let me know.

I choose a clasp design depending on the weight of the necklace and its aesthetics, but most clasps can be changed if you prefer a hook style clasp to a magnetic or a toggle, for instance. There may be a small fee incured depending upon the type of clasp requested.

The handmade necklaces on this page are crafted of genuine semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and precious gemstones, gold plated, silver plated, sterling silver and other types of metal wire unless otherwise stated.