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Necklace Size Chart

Using your favorite necklace as a guide is a clever way to ensure your new necklace will be the perfect length. Here’s how you can do it:

  • Lay It Flat: Place your favorite necklace straight on a flat surface.
  • Measure: Using a ruler or tape measure, measure the distance from one end of the clasp to the other. Alternatively, you can measure the length from end to end when the necklace is clasped.
  • Note Length: Take note of the length you’ve measured. This will be your desired necklace length.

If you’re looking for a new look or don’t have a favorite necklace to use as a guide, you can use a measuring tape or string to determine your desired necklace length:

  • Tape Measure Method: Wrap a flexible tape measure around your neckline to the preferred placement on your chest. Note the length where you’d like the necklace to sit.
  • String Method: Alternatively, you can use a piece of string or ribbon to wrap around your neckline and determine the desired length. Once you’ve found the perfect placement, measure the length of the string against a ruler or tape measure.

By following these methods, you can accurately determine the desired length for your necklace, ensuring it complements your style and fits comfortably.

14″ Necklace

In most cases this length achieves a choker necklace.

16″ Necklace

This length will envelop the collarbones on a petite woman. On a broader-boned woman this length may be more suitable as a choker necklace.

18″ Necklace

The princess necklace length is the most common and falls just under the collarbone.

20″ Necklace

Referred to as a matinee necklace, this will fit between the collarbone and the bust.

24″ Necklace

Also falling under the classification of a matinee necklace, this will fall a bit longer than the collarbone and closer to the bust.

30″ Necklace

Known as an opera necklace, this style will fall atop the bust to slightly below.

36″ Necklace

Often called a rope necklace, this may be worn singularly as a strand of pearls hanging below the bust or may be doubled to give the semblance of a double-strand necklace.

 

LENGTH (IN) LENGTH (CM)
16″ 40.50 CM
18″ 45.75 CM
20″ 50.75 CM
24″ 61.00 CM
30″ 76.25 CM
36″

91.50 CM