The classic look of the pearl necklace is perfect for any season, any time of day and any occasion. What could be more versatile than that? But there are so many different styles to choose from that you may not know where to start. To help you with your choice, here's a what-to-wear-with-what guide to the beautiful and fashionable pearl necklace.

This 12-13 inch necklace is very Victorian looking, often made up of two or more strands and lying snugly on the neck. Pearl collars go beautifully with V-neck or off the shoulder tops and dresses.

The 14-16 inch choker is an incomparable classic, and probably the most versatile of all pearl lengths. Your choker will go with almost anything and any neckline, from a little black dress to a T-shirt and jeans.

At 17-19 inches, the princess-length pearl necklace makes a perfect chain for a pendant or pearl enhancer. It looks great with crew neck tops, and works beautifully for both high necklines and daringly low ones.

This mid-length pearl necklace, at 20-24 inches, is great with a business suit or a dress. It's not as formal as an opera-length strand or as short as a choker, but is still perfect on its own.

Perfect for a night at the opera or any other dress-up occasion, the opera pearl strand is 28-34 inches in length. As a single strand, it looks wonderful with high or crew necklines, but you can also double it on itself and turn it into a highly versatile, shorter length.

At over 45 inches long, the rope pearl is very luxurious and highly sexy! You can have clasps along the length to help you break it down into shorter necklace and bracelet combinations but, on its own, it's breathtaking.