How to choose a wedding back necklace

When selecting the perfect bridal back necklace for your wedding, consider three key factors.

The design : decide whether you prefer a necklace that adorns both the front and back, exclusively the back, with one with multiple strands...

The fixation : determine if you want the back necklace securely attached to the dress or if you prefer it to hang freely like a conventional necklace.

The length: tailor it to your dress and personal preference, and make sure the necklace you selected fits your dress by taking your measurements.

1. The different back necklaces designs

Lariat Back Necklace

Known for its long length, the lariat has a dangling pendant, and typically hangs in a Y-shape.

It's a very dainty and delicate design, perfect for any wedding dress.

Long drop back necklace

A long drop Back necklace consists on a simple strand added to a choker necklace.

This design sits close to the neck, maintaining a discreet and subtle presence, providing just the right touch to accentuate your back.

V shaped back necklace

A V-shaped back necklace is a timeless chain featuring a petite pendant at its center.

The presence of the gem adds weight, causing the chain to gracefully adopt a delicate V shape.

This design is ideal for highlighting your dress's back opening with a touch of elegance.

2. The different back necklaces fixations

Fixed on dress back necklace

A dress fitted back necklace will be fixed onto the dress with small hooks.

This type of back necklace will require a minor dress alteration so the hooks can be fixed on the dress shoulders.

This will create a beautiful back that will stay in place nicely without any risks of misalignments or entanglements. This design is great if you're looking for a back jewel only.

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Classic Back Necklace

A Classic back necklace with a back drop and a front necklace.

This back necklace design doesn't require any dress alteration and will stay in place by itself.

This is a great choice if you're looking for both a front and a back jewel.

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Back necklace pendant add on

You can turn a classic necklace or choker into a back necklace by adding a long back pendant.

This design doesn't require any dress alteration, and will stay in place by itself.

This design is great for those who are worrying about misalignment.

The necklace can be worn on its own after the wedding.This design is close to the neck on the front and on the back.

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How to take measurements for a back necklace

Whether you're looking to get a custom back necklace made for your wedding, simply adjust an existing design to your needs or check if the design is right for you, it is important to have the right measurements.


 

With your dress on

If you're going to your dress fitting soon, that's a great opportunity to take the measurements for your back necklace at the same time.

  • A : Distance between the two sides of your dress's décolleté.
  • B : Distance between one side and the bottom of your dress back opening.
  • C: Distance between your waist line and your collar line. 
  • D: Distance between your collar line and the ideal position of your necklace drop end.
  • Neck Circumference at the base of your neck.
  • Reference Line 1 : Collar Line, usually where a necklace clasp sits.
  • Reference Line 2 : Waist line, where the waist is at its thinnest.

Without your dress

Your dress fitting is already done? No worries, it is still possible to take your mensuration for your back necklace.

  •  C: Distance between your waist line and your collar line. 
  •  D: Distance between your collar line and the ideal position of your necklace drop end.
  • Neck Circumference at the base of your neck.
  • Reference Line 1 : Collar Line, usually where a necklace clasp sits.
  • Reference Line 2 : Waist line, where the waist is at its thinnest.

What else do we need?

If you want us to alter one existing design or if you want a completely new design, we would need some more elements.

Pictures are always a great tool for us! If you can, take a straight picture of your back and one from the front as well.

We are here to help get in touch for any question you may have.