Lariat Necklace Definition
A cost-effective way to create variety in a jewelry collection is to purchase a lariat necklace. The necklace is named because of its similarity to the lariat. Lariats are long ropes of a light weight and diameter that have a loose or running noose on the end. They are used to capture livestock by throwing the noose over the animal's head. Lariat necklaces can be worn in numerous ways. Does this Spark an idea?
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Lariat Necklaces
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Lariat necklaces are named because of their noose shape that slips around the neck of the wearer. They can be tightened by pulling the strands of the necklace toward the throat or loosened by adjusting the necklace downward. Lariat necklaces can take on the form of a choker or the look of long, flowing strands of beads.
Making a Lariat Necklace
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A lariat necklace begins as one strand of beads, stones, cord, leather or other material. Strands are usually twice as long or longer than most necklaces, roughly 40 to 60 inches. The strand is folded in half forming a loop on one end and two loose strands at the other end. Lariat necklaces do not require a clasp.
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Wearing a Lariat Necklace
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The folded strand is placed around the back of the neck with the loop and loose strands falling over the shoulders and hanging down the chest. The loose strands are then placed through the loop end and the necklace is then adjusted to the wearer's preference. Lariat necklaces can be worn close to the throat or lower on the chest.
Customizing a Lariat Necklace
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The lariat necklace can be adorned in many styles. The loose ends of the long strand often have decorative beading, metal objects, feathers or other items attached to them. The strand can be further decorated with beading, stones or other objects. The midpoint of the long strand (which becomes the loop of the lariat) may have a series of stones or decoration that is emphasized when the lariat is formed.
Lariat Necklace Variations
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Adding small loops to each end of the original strand allows the owner to add, replace or remove charms or other items. Lariat necklaces can be wrapped around the neck as a single strand, draped around the neck and tied in the front, or left long and hanging down the front of the wearer.
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