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Finding the Right Necklace Length
Figuring out the correct length of the necklace to buy may seem like quite a confusing, daunting and irrelevant task to have to do, but having the right necklace size can make a huge difference to the style and overall look of the necklace.
Ultimately, the correct necklace size for you is your own choice, whichever length of chain you like best, be it a choker or a much longer chain falling to mid-chest. Style your personalized necklace how you want, but do consider these tips.
Necklace Length Chart
First, here is a simple chart showing the appropriate lengths and placements of where a necklace should sit on your body. Keep in mind that almost every jewelry shop will carry a range of standard chain lengths for men, women, and children. These chains will come in many different materials ranging from sterling silver, gold, and even platinum.
Women
For women, necklace lengths have six different size categories that you can choose from; however, there may be some differentiation between various jewelers. The guide below will help you choose the correct necklace length depending on where you would like your name necklace to sit roughly on your body.
| Length of Chain (Inches) | Placement on Body |
| 14″ | Collar – A 14″ chain should wrap neatly around your neck/throat |
| 16″ | Choker/Bib – This length of chain should sot just at the base of your neck/throat |
| 17″ – 18″ | Princess – This length should sit neatly against your collar bone |
| 20″ – 24″ | Matinee – This should hang somewhere along your neckline to just above the top of your bust (this will depend on your height/neck length) |
| 28″ – 36″ | Opera – The Opera will hang just below your bust |
| 36″ – 42″ | Rope – This is the longest length chain and will usually double or wrap around to sit just below your bust |
Men
As a man, there are, of course, slightly fewer options when it comes to necklace length. One size does unfortunately not fit all; that would be far too easy. However, the below chart will help provide you with an idea of what length of necklace you will wear and style the best.
| Length of Chain (Inches) | Placement on Body |
| 18″ | This length should sit at the base of your neck and is mainly used for smaller, thinner necks |
| 20″ | This is the most common size and will sit roughly against your collarbone |
| 22″ | A 22″ chain will most likely sit just below your collarbone by around 1″ -3.” |
| 24″ | This length of the chain will hang just above your breast bone |
| 30″ | The longest length will sit just below your breast bone |
Children
For children, the size of necklace length will usually coincide with the age of the child. For example, younger or smaller children will benefit more from and look much better with smaller, shorter chains. However, most children aged from around 10+ should suit the standard adult 16″ -18″ chains. Refer to the below table if you are unsure, which will help give you an idea of where the chain will roughly sit on a child.
| Age | Recommended Length of Chain (Inches |
| 1 – 3 Years | It Will most likely suit 10″ – 12″ chain |
| 3 – 7 Years | It Will most likely suit 12″ – 14″ chain |
| 7 – 10 Years | It Will most likely suit 14″ – 16″ chain |
| 10+ Years | Please refer to the adult chain length chart |
