Women's Necklace

HOW TO MEASURE

14" NECKLACE

Fits most like a choker

16" NECKLACE

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.

18" NECKLACE

A common choice for women that will fall just below the throat at the collarbone. This length is popular for adding pendants which will hang over a crew neck.

20" NECKLACE

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.

22" NECKLACE

Falls at or above a low neckline.

24" NECKLACE

Falls below any neckline.

36" NECKLACE

Common with pearl strands and will hang below the bosom. They can be worn as a single strand or you can double them for an 18 inch necklace.

Table title

Necklace Length (inch) *StyleBody PositionBest Fit
10-14CollarFit closely to the neckHeart-Shaped, Oval, Rectangular, Oblong
16Choker, Chain, Locket, StrandLies closely around the neckHeart-Shaped, Oval
18PrincessHangs at the collarboneOval
20MatineeReaches just past the collarboneOval
22MatineeHangs at the top of the bustOval
24MatineeSits around the center of the bustOval
28 to 38 **Opera, Lariat, RopeDrapes below the bustRound Face, Oval
40 and above **Opera, Lariat, RopeExtends past the navelOval

* 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.