Jewellery Necklace

various common design lengths

Ever wondered about what length you need for your jewellery necklace? Are there guidelines or standards?

The following infomation, complied from various sources, will help you design just the length you need.

 

Name	Length		Desc.	Comments
	(inches)	(cm)
collar choker	12-13"	31-33 cm	sits snugly at the middle of the neck	complements off-shoulder, v-neck, boat neck necklines
choker	14-16"	36-41 cm	just on or above collarbone	a classic & versatile length.  Suits formal & informal wear
princess	17-19"	43-48 cm	ends a little below collar bone	probably the most common length. Suits high and low necklines.
matinee	20-25"	51-64 cm	ends just at top of bust	most popular of longer styles.  Complement low & highnecklines.  Formal & casual wear.
opera	26-36"	66-91 cm	over bustline	versatile: can be worn in single strand or doubled over.  Can be knotted at neckline or above bust, etc.
rope	37-45"	94-114 cm	long	tip: can be knotted and flung over shoulder
lariat	48++ "	122++ cm	very long	like the rope, it usually has no clasp.  One end loops through the other.

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