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.
$175.00
This vintage Mexican (Taxco) sterling silver necklace features three scrolled focal pieces with chip inlay set in green resin and four flat curved silver links closed with a tongue and box clasp.
The centrepiece is 50mm across and slightly domed and the other two sections are 37.5mm long and 12.5mm wide. All of the sections are joined by soldered rings.
Stamped “Mexico 925 TR-78”. In excellent condition with a nice patina, circa late 1970s-early 1980s.
| Weight | 27.8 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 500 × 18.8 × 37.5 mm |
