Sizing Chart for Necklaces
Women's Necklace Length Guide:
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Chain Length |
Description |
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14" (35 cm) |
This size fits snugly around the neck, much like a collar. Perfect for those who want to wear choker style necklace. |
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16" (40 cm) |
This length sits just above the collarbone, at the base of the neck. Perfect for designs with a statement piece in the middle. |
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18" (45 cm) |
The princess length. The most popular necklace length for women. This length will fall on the collarbone itself and look fantastic with any neckline. |
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20" (50 cm) |
This necklace length will fall just below the collarbone for women. |
| 22" (55 cm) | Sometimes called the matinee length. This falls just above the average bust line . If you are thinking of wearing a pendant piece, think about the placement of the pendant piece, whether you want it to be hidden or visible. |
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24" (60 cm) |
Known as the opera length, this length will fall in the middle of the bust line. It's the perfect length to wear a statement piece on a plain top or dress |
Our Myeong-Ok and Sena necklaces are 16 inches in length. See them here:
Men’s Necklace Length Guide
The average collar size for men is 16 inches, so necklace lengths tend to start from here.
|
Chain Length |
Description |
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18" (45 cm) |
An 18" chain will fall at the base of the neck for a man. It is probably the best length to go for if you’re shopping for a man with a smaller-than-average neck. |
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20" (50 cm) |
Compared to women, men have a thicker neck circumference on average. Therefore the 20" is the most popular necklace length for men, sitting on the collarbone of the average-sized man.
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22" (55 cm) |
The 22" men’s chain is a good necklace size for a man with a larger neck; it should fall just below the collarbone. |
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24" (60 cm) |
A 24" necklace length will fall just above the sternum. Perfect for the statement piece. |
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30" (76 cm) |
This length, on average, will fall mid-chest on a man. |