Fits most like a choker.
40 cm / 16 in
Falls perfectly around the base of the neck like a collar. On a petite woman it will hit your collarbone while for plus-size women it might feel more like a choker.
45 cm / 18 in
A common choice for women that will fall just below the throat at the collarbone. This length is popular for adding pendants that will hang over a crew neck.
50 cm / 20 in
Will fall a few inches below the collarbone and allow a little more breathing room. Perfect for a low, plunging neckline or if you want to wear it over a turtleneck.
55 cm / 22 in
Falls at or above a low neckline.
60 cm / 24 in
Falls below any neckline.
90 cm / 36 in
Common with pearl strands, to hang below the bosom for a single strand or doubled for a 45 cm (18 in) twin-strand necklace.| Necklace Length (inch) * | Style | Body Position | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-14 | Collar | Fit closely to the neck | Heart-Shaped, Oval, Rectangular, Oblong |
| 16 | Choker, Chain, Locket, Strand | Lies closely around the neck | Heart-Shaped, Oval |
| 18 | Princess | Hangs at the collarbone | Oval |
| 20 | Matinee | Reaches just past the collarbone | Oval |
| 22 | Matinee | Hangs at the top of the bust | Oval |
| 24 | Matinee | Sits around the center of the bust | Oval |
| 28 to 38 ** | Opera, Lariat, Rope | Drapes below the bust | Round Face, Oval |
| 40 and above ** | Opera, Lariat, Rope | Extends past the navel | Oval |
* The length of the necklace clasp is not included in the necklace measurements. Normally, clasps are around ¾ of an inch. **Long necklaces may be wrapped around the neck a 2-3 times to achieve a layered affect.
$155.00
Mexican (Taxco) sterling silver wide marquise-shaped pendant necklace in “three finishes” by Guillermo Arregui. This rubber necklace features a pendant (38mm by 30mm) of plain, oxidised hammered and brushed silver pieces in graduated wide marquise shapes with matching beads and is finished with a sterling clasp. Stamped and hallmarked. Matching earrings.
| Weight | 11.5 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 480 × 3 mm |
