Original: ; Sautoir or rope necklace A sautoir or rope necklace is any necklace longer than opera length.; Uniform necklace A uniform necklace consists of pearls that appear to be all the same size, although normally there is a slight difference towards the ends so they appear to be in proportion.
Simplified: While the necklace's gemstones are believed to have been cut in India in the 17th century, the early history of the necklace itself is unknown.