Question 1

What do pearls symbolize on a woman?

Accepted Answer

What pearls symbolize on a woman is a matter of personal belief. To some, pearls symbolize purity and innocence. Other people associate them with sincerity and honesty or the concept of new beginnings. Keep in mind that many women sport pearls simply because they like how they look rather than because they wish to send a specific message. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of pearl jewelry.

Question 2

Who is the woman on the Fornasetti plates?

Accepted Answer

Opera singer Natalina ‘Lina’ Cavalieri is the face that inspired Piero Fornasetti throughout his artistic career, from his plates to wallpaper and more. Lina Cavalieri was known as the most beautiful woman in the world during her lifetime from 1874-1944. It was eight years after Cavalieri’s death that Fornasetti came across her image in a magazine and was thereby inspired to replicate it repetitively. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Fornasetti plates from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 3

How should a blazer fit on a woman?

Accepted Answer

The fit of a woman's blazer is really a matter of preference. While some prefer an oversized look, others may opt for a more fitted style. Fitted blazers will sit squarely on one's natural shoulder and will button without bunching or wrinkling.

Question 4

How should a bracelet fit a woman?

Accepted Answer

How a bracelet should fit a woman or anyone else depends on its type. Generally, a cuff bracelet should tightly, yet comfortably, hug the wrist just above the hand to ensure a secure fit. Tennis bracelets, bangles and other types of bracelets can fit a little more loosely. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of bracelets.

Question 5

What is a woman's hat called?

Accepted Answer

Women's hats are just called hats. There is a wide variety of types of hats that women wear. One of which is a fascinator — tiny, elaborate hats that are clipped to the wearer's head. A fascinator is worn on occasions where hats are customary, sometimes serving as an evening accessory (these are also referred to as cocktail hats). Shop a range of women's hats on 1stDibs.

Question 6

How do you choose a watch for a woman?

Accepted Answer

To choose a watch for a woman, start by establishing a budget so you know how much you have available to spend on your gift. Next, consider how frequently she may want to wear the watch. Do you wish to give her something to wear daily? If so, a simple timepiece with a bracelet band or a leather strap may be the best option. If you'd rather give her something dramatic to sport for special occasions, consider watches encrusted with diamonds, other gemstones or crystals. Paying attention to the types of jewelry she wears can also be helpful. If she wears silver-toned or gold-toned pieces exclusively, consider getting her a watch in a matching finish. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of watches.

Question 7

Can a woman just wear a wedding band?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a woman can just wear a wedding band, whether for personal preference, comfort or style. In some cases, a woman may choose not to receive or wear an engagement ring. Others may stop wearing an engagement ring after their wedding day. There are no rules regarding wedding jewelry, so do what feels best for you. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of wedding bands.

Question 8

Who is the woman in Patrick Nagel’s art?

Accepted Answer

Patrick Nagel illustrated the “Nagel woman,” a woman drawn from the inspiration of the women in his life. While the “Nagel woman” is no one person specifically, she tends to have black hair and white skin, reflecting Japanese art influence. Shop a collection of Patrick Nagel artwork on 1stDibs.

Question 9

Can you wear a coat over a blazer as a woman?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can wear a coat over a blazer as a woman. In fact, many women choose to layer coats over blazers when the weather gets cold. For a balanced look, choose a coat that is at least a few inches longer than your blazer. Shop a diverse assortment of coats and blazers for women on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What kind of watch should a woman wear?

Accepted Answer

What kind of watch a woman should wear is entirely up to her. Many women choose to wear simple leather or bracelet watches for daily life and work and dressier watches set with sparkling gemstones, shimmering mother-of-pearl dials or other dramatic accents for the night. For women with active lifestyles, a shock-resistant sports watch or waterproof diver's watch may be a good option. Generally, you should consider your tastes and personal style, where and when you'll wear your watch and your budget when selecting a timepiece. Some iconic women's watches include the Bulgari Serpenti, Cartier Ballon Bleu, the Longines Dolce Vita, Breitling Chronomat, the TAG Heuer Aquaracer, the Breitling Chronomat 36, the Chopard Happy Diamonds, the Franck Muller Galet, the Omega Constellation 28, the Rolex Ladies Oyster Perpetual and the Panerai Luminor Due. Find a large collection of women's watches on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is the average necklace length for a woman?

Accepted Answer

The average necklace length for a woman is around 18 inches. Pieces of this length are known as princess-length necklaces. Women's necklaces are also available in shorter lengths, like the 12- to 14-inch collar and the 14- to 16-inch choker. Longer lengths include the 20- to 25-inch matinee, the 26- to 36-inch opera and the rope, which is 37 inches or longer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of necklaces.

Question 12

What is the average necklace size for a woman?

Accepted Answer

The average necklace size for a woman is 18 inches. Necklaces of this length are princess-length or princess necklaces, and they typically fall right at the collarbone, so they can work well with many types of necklines. Princess-length necklaces are also a popular choice for pendant necklaces due to this length. Shop a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Should a woman’s wedding band have diamonds?

Accepted Answer

There are no rules about whether or not a woman's wedding band should have diamonds. Many wedding bands feature solitaire diamonds, rows of diamonds or diamonds that run all the way along their surfaces. However, women can also choose wedding bands that feature a different type of gemstone or none at all. Any ring that appeals to you can serve as your wedding band. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of wedding rings.

Question 14

Who made the first woman’s wristwatch?

Accepted Answer

Abraham-Louis Breguet likely made the first women's wristwatch. In 1810, he designed an oval-shaped wristwatch for Queen Caroline Murat of Naples, the sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. Breguet is commonly called the “father of modern horology.” The Swiss horologist is responsible for the creation of many clock and watch innovations that are still in use today, including the self-winding watch, the tourbillon movement, the perpetual calendar and a shock absorption system. Find a diverse assortment of Breguet watches on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is the best necklace length for petite woman?

Accepted Answer

Short necklaces are typically best for petite women who are 5'3'' tall or shorter. Chokers that are around 16 inches long are often flattering. Princess necklaces that are 17 or 18 inches long are another popular option for petite women. However, the length of a necklace is always a matter of personal preference and style. Explore a large collection of necklaces from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 16

How long should a necklace be for a plus-size woman?

Accepted Answer

How long a necklace should be for a plus-size woman depends on what she intends to wear. Generally, 20- to 25-inch matinee-length necklaces are flattering options. However, a necklace should hit just above or below the neckline of tops and dresses. Depending on the style of garment with which you're accessorizing, you may want a longer necklace, like a 26- to 36-inch opera length, or a shorter 18-inch princess length. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of necklaces.

Question 17

How much is The Seated Woman by Picasso worth?

Accepted Answer

No one can say for sure how much The Seated Woman by Picasso is worth today. However, when it sold at a London auction in 2016, the painting fetched $63.4 million. The piece may be worth more today. Also called Femme Assise, the painting is an abstract portrait of Fernande Olivier that Picasso completed in 1909 while he and the model stayed in a village in the Spanish countryside. Pablo Picasso was a tireless artist, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures. Find a collection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

Question 18

Did Roy Lichtenstein paint Wonder Woman?

Accepted Answer

No, Roy Lichtenstein did not paint Wonder Woman. However, other artists depicted the character in his style. Lichtenstein did use comic books for inspiration. For example, the 1962 issue of “All-American Men of War” from DC Comics was the source for his painting Whaam! Find a collection of Roy Lichtenstein art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

Is a 20-inch necklace too long for a woman?

Accepted Answer

No, a 20-inch necklace isn't too long for a woman. Called matinee length, the 20-inch necklace will usually fall below the collarbone and can be an attractive option for work or casual occasions. People with short necks may actually prefer this length because it helps to visually elongate the neckline. A 20-inch necklace can also be a good choice for creating layered necklace effects. Find a wide variety of necklaces on 1stDibs.

Question 20

Who was the first woman painter to be accepted to the famous Florence Academy of Artists?

Accepted Answer

The first woman painter to be accepted to the famous Florence Academy of Artists was Artemisia Gentileschi. She received admission in 1616. Today, she is well-known for being one of the first female artists to enjoy commercial success. Some of her most notable works include Susanna and the Elders, Judith and Her Maidservant and Judith Slaying Holofernes. Find a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

A Woman Is A Woman

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Relief of a Maasai Woman

1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Maurice Réalier-DumasArt Nouveau Woman in a Garden - Original lithograph, 1897, 1895

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

KOBEEin Kopf Bronze Sculpture A Head Portrait of a Woman Man Human, Circa 2015

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Abstract Sculptures

Head of a woman - Abstract Sculpture Handcrafted in Scagliola

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Mougenot NatalyaLarge contemporary figurative painting of a woman and a dog "Side by side", 2025

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Bay Area Abstract Expressionist - Nude Study Of A Woman

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Art Deco Plaster Relief of a Woman with a Greyhound Dept Store Installation

1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Irene ZevonWoman, 1959

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Eugene MassinModern Abstract Figurative Charcoal Drawing of a Woman in a Peacock Chair, Mid-20th Century

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Nando KallweitFrannie by Nando Kallweit. A figurative bronze sculpture of a nude woman, 2022

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Fanch LelFrench Watercolour Portrait of a Woman with Intense Gaze, 1994

Antique 17th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Greco Roman Marble Head of a Woman On Stand

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

G. Golia Profuno Contemporary Portrait painting of a woman holding a rose, reds, pink

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Eve ArnoldEve Arnold - A retired woman, Photography 1979, Printed After

Vintage 1980s American Sculptures and Carvings

Kiln Fired Clay Sculpture of a Woman, 1980s USA

2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Anastasia KurakinaNude of a Woman - Watercolor by Anastasia Kurakina - 2018, 2018

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings

Ignacio Trelis Odalisque Contemporary Nude, Figurative painting of a woman on a bed, pink

Late 19th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Frans MoormansWoman Feeding Goldfish in a Dutch Interior, c. 1870, c. 1870

2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Natalya Mougenot Contemporary abstract expressive figurative watercolor painting of a woman, 2024

2010s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Alex HodgeMountain of a Woman, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture., 2019

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Figurine of a Naked Woman, Royal Dux, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

1870s Barbizon School Paintings

Leon RichetBejeweled woman within a Barbizon Landscape, 19th Century French, 1872

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

French 19th Century Portrait of a Woman Antique Medal

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Georgian Flooring

19th Century Ravesteijn Delft Tile of a Turkish Woman

1950s Impressionist Figurative Prints

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Portrait of a Woman, 1951 (after), 1951

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Francis ChapinA Stylish Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Young Woman in a Pink Dress, Circa 1940

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

"Bust of a Woman" Bronze Scuplture by Victor Salmones

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Enzo BenedettoPortrait of a Woman - Drawing by Enzo Benedetto- 1930s, 1930s

Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Francis ChapinA Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Woman Seated at a Table, Circa 1950

Late 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

George Woolliscroft Rhead A Portrait of a Pensive Woman in a Head Scarf: An Etching by George Rhead, 1890-1910

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Art Deco Bronze Kneeling Nude with Fruit Basket by A. Soleau France 1930

Antique Late 17th Century French Rococo Paintings

Late 18th Century, French Portrait of a Young Woman in a Blue Dress

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Rembrandt van RijnNaked Woman on a Mound by Rembrandt van Rijn, Circa 1631

1970s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Kermit OliverModern Figurative Nude Painting of a Woman Lounging with a Cat Dog in a Field, 1974

Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Portrait of a Woman - Original Drawing - Late 19th Century, Late 19th Century

2010s Spanish Contemporary Art

“Woman in a Doorway” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Roland Cruypelants Portrait of a Woman - Drawing by Roland Cruypelants - 1920s, 1920s

1970s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Rosendo Gonzalez CarbonellSuggestive Nude of a Woman oil on canvas painting, c.1970

Mid-20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Ernest FouardA Draped Woman - Mixed Media by Ernest Fouard - 1920s, 1920s

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Maurice Réalier-Dumas
Art Nouveau Woman in a Garden - Original lithograph, 1897, 1895

KOBE
Ein Kopf Bronze Sculpture A Head Portrait of a Woman Man Human, Circa 2015

Mougenot Natalya
Large contemporary figurative painting of a woman and a dog "Side by side", 2025

Irene Zevon
Woman, 1959

Eugene Massin
Modern Abstract Figurative Charcoal Drawing of a Woman in a Peacock Chair, Mid-20th Century

Nando Kallweit
Frannie by Nando Kallweit. A figurative bronze sculpture of a nude woman, 2022

Fanch Lel
French Watercolour Portrait of a Woman with Intense Gaze, 1994

G. Golia
Profuno Contemporary Portrait painting of a woman holding a rose, reds, pink

Eve Arnold
Eve Arnold - A retired woman, Photography 1979, Printed After

Anastasia Kurakina
Nude of a Woman - Watercolor by Anastasia Kurakina - 2018, 2018

Ignacio Trelis
Odalisque Contemporary Nude, Figurative painting of a woman on a bed, pink

Frans Moormans
Woman Feeding Goldfish in a Dutch Interior, c. 1870, c. 1870

Natalya Mougenot
Contemporary abstract expressive figurative watercolor painting of a woman, 2024

Alex Hodge
Mountain of a Woman, Portrait, Carved Porcelain Wall Sculpture., 2019

Leon Richet
Bejeweled woman within a Barbizon Landscape, 19th Century French, 1872

Francis Chapin
A Stylish Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Seated Young Woman in a Pink Dress, Circa 1940

Enzo Benedetto
Portrait of a Woman - Drawing by Enzo Benedetto- 1930s, 1930s

Francis Chapin
A Wonderful 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Woman Seated at a Table, Circa 1950

George Woolliscroft Rhead
A Portrait of a Pensive Woman in a Head Scarf: An Etching by George Rhead, 1890-1910

Rembrandt van Rijn
Naked Woman on a Mound by Rembrandt van Rijn, Circa 1631

Kermit Oliver
Modern Figurative Nude Painting of a Woman Lounging with a Cat Dog in a Field, 1974

Roland Cruypelants
Portrait of a Woman - Drawing by Roland Cruypelants - 1920s, 1920s

Rosendo Gonzalez Carbonell
Suggestive Nude of a Woman oil on canvas painting, c.1970

Ernest Fouard
A Draped Woman - Mixed Media by Ernest Fouard - 1920s, 1920s

Julien Auguste Hervé
Portrait of a woman with a toothache, circa 1900, oil on canvas, circa 1900

Claude Cardon
Animal oil painting of a woman feeding calves chickens, 1918

DARIA DUDOCHNYKOVA
“Total Freedom” — Hyperrealistic Oil Painting of a Woman Underwater, 2020

Josine Vignon
Mid Century French Charcoal Portrait of a Thoughtful Woman, 1945

Natalya Mougenot
Watercolor figurative painting of a woman on paper "A place inside of me"

Sol Jasner
Mid Century Garden Portrait of a Woman in Lavender, c.1960s

Josine Vignon
Mid Century French Study of a Seated Nude Woman, 1945

Harold Haydon
A Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman, 1951

Harold Haydon
A Striking, Dramatic Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Woman, 1951

Harold Haydon
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern 1950s Figure Study, Portrait of a Young Woman, 1951

Arthur Edouard Guillez
Nude Woman - Original Etching y A.E. Guillez - 1913, 1913