35 cm / 14 in
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.
Table title
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.
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Taxco oxidised sterling silver large bead necklace
Mexican (Taxco) oxidised sterling silver bead necklace with fob closure. This gorgeous vintage style piece recalls a famous design by the “father of Taxco”, William Spratling. Stamped. Matching bracelet.
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.
