NECKLACES

DESCRIPTION:

Who doesn't have at least one necklace in their collection? It's one of the most popular accessories worn by both men and women. Suitable for everyday wear, a formal outing, or even a grand event. In this section, you can find necklaces for women and necklaces for men for each of the aforementioned occasions.

For day-to-day, an informal necklace that is comfortable to wear and not too bothersome would be ideal. Stainless steel chains are quite suitable for such cases, which we offer in various thicknesses and lengths. We also have cotton cords that are very casual, lightweight, and skin-friendly.

For going out to dinner or for drinks with friends, you might want something a bit more dressed up. We have fashionable chokers that are very elegant and simple, and they will match any outfit combination while making your neck look more slender.

Another option is necklaces with some sort of casual pendant. We have several here that might interest you, with different styles, and even some that combine a necklace with matching earrings.

Lastly, special occasions like weddings, christenings, and others require necklaces with sparkle, that are sophisticated. Here we have several pieces that might catch your eye, particularly strass-stoned necklaces, which are ideal for grand events.

As you can see, nothing escapes our notice. Explore this section and find the necklaces that are missing from your collection!

WHAT IS A NECKLACE?

A necklace is an accessory in the form of a cord or chain that is worn around the neck and primarily serves an aesthetic function. Often, various types of adornments of different shapes and sizes hang from necklaces. If the necklace is tight against the neck, it is called a 'choker'.

Necklaces are one of the oldest accessories used by humans. For example, necklaces have been found in tombs dating back to the Paleolithic age, with an age ranging between 75,000 and 100,000 years.

Prehistoric necklaces were usually made with shells, small bones, teeth, and pebbles. When humans began to manipulate metals, small beads made of gold, copper, baked clay, or glass paste were introduced.

Although necklaces are more commonly associated with women, the truth is that from antiquity and roughly until the 15th century in Europe, necklaces were also quite common among men. The most common type was a ribbon or metal chain with engraved pendants.

Styles varied according to culture:

• The pre-Hellenic civilization made pearl necklaces.
• The Egyptians had the 'ousekh', a necklace made with glass beads and gemstones.
• The Romans had three types of necklaces: the 'monile' (for women, included fruits, berries, plants, and feathers), the 'torc' (a commemorative necklace given to soldiers, very long and made of gold), and the 'collare' (an instrument of torture placed on slaves who had attempted to escape).
• Ancient Arabs crafted necklaces with leaves and branches of trees when going to Mecca.
• In medieval Europe, multi-layered chainlets were fashionable. The Byzantines wore them with medallions, gold coins, gemstones, and filigree pieces.

FINDINGS AND ACCESSORIES

Artipistilos is an online store specialized in the sale of hats, fascinators, headpieces, and all the materials and tools necessary for you to craft these accessories yourself.

However, at Artipistilos, we are, above all, lovers of fashion and the 'do it yourself' ('DIY') concept. This is why in this section of findings and accessories we offer you all kinds of accessories and numerous materials so that you can create whatever you can think of at home or in your business.

Headbands, necklaces, rings, earrings, decorative wires, brooches, filigree... All this and more await you in this section. With our help, you can let your imagination soar and bring your unique and original creations to life.