Necklaces

The words 'collier' and 'ketting' (necklace) are often used for the same type of jewelry. Ketting is the general Dutch term, while collier is mainly used within the jewelry world for a necklace worn around the neck. At Victoria Valenza, we use both terms for our women's necklaces.

Victoria Valenza offers various types of necklaces for women, including pearl necklaces, link necklaces, tennis necklaces, and fancy necklaces. The collection also includes Y-necklaces, finer necklaces, and more striking designs with pearls and cubic zirconia.

The best length depends on your neckline, body type, and desired look. A shorter necklace draws attention to the neck and face, while a longer necklace falls lower on the décolletage and creates a more vertical line. If necessary, compare the stated length of the product with a necklace you already comfortably wear.

For a V-neck, a necklace that follows the V-shape often works well, such as a Y-necklace or a necklace with a central detail. Both shorter round necklaces and slightly longer chains suit a round neckline. For a high neckline, a longer necklace can create a nice contrast. For a strapless or open neckline, a shorter, more striking necklace can beautifully accentuate the neck.

For daily wear, refined chains with a simple design are usually the easiest to combine. A delicate necklace, subtle link chain, or smaller chain with zirconia suits both business and casual attire. Larger tennis necklaces, wide links, and distinctive fantasy necklaces, on the other hand, create more impact when the necklace is intended to be a prominent part of the outfit.

For a festive outfit, a necklace can be more striking. A tennis necklace with zirconia provides a lot of sparkle, while a pearl necklace has a softer and more classic look. With a dress that has many details, a more subtle necklace might be more elegant; with a simple dress, a striking necklace can be worn as an eye-catcher.

When a necklace is striking, smaller earrings usually provide a calm balance. With a delicate chain, larger drop earrings or statement earrings can draw more attention. You can also incorporate color, pearls, or zirconia into both pieces of jewelry to give the combination more cohesion.

Yes. Combining multiple necklaces works best when there's a clear difference in length so that each necklace remains visible. For example, combine a shorter delicate necklace with a longer one. Two very prominent necklaces can compete with each other; often a calmer look is achieved when one necklace is the eye-catcher and the other remains more subtle.

Yes. Gold-tone and silver-tone jewelry does not have to be worn separately. By consciously repeating both colors multiple times, a cohesive combination is created. A bicolor piece of jewelry can also help to visually connect gold-tone and silver-tone necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

In Victoria Valenza necklaces, zirconia stones are individually set in metal settings rather than glued to the surface. The precise construction varies by design; the product specifications provide additional information on the specific model.

Keep your necklace dry and preferably separate from other jewellery. Avoid direct contact with perfume, hairspray, creams, chlorine and aggressive cleaning agents. Preferably remove the jewellery when showering, swimming and sleeping, and clean it gently with a dry, soft cloth.