Necklace Sizing
Ladies Necklace Lengths (inches)
15″-16″ Choker Length
17″-10″ Collarbone
20″ Slightly below the collarbone
22″ At or above the neckline
24″ Below the neckline
Men’s Necklace Lengths
18″ Base of the neck (for smaller neck sizes)
20″ To the collarbone (common length for average men)
What size necklace should I select?
While determining the appropriate necklace length/size is a matter of personal preference, comfort and style, the following information is intended to provide a general reference to assist in determining necklace length and size:
Height
Petite Frame (5’2″ and shorter)
Teenager (5’3″ to 5’5″)
Average Adult (5’3″ to 5’7″)
Taller Adult (5’8″ to 6’5″)
Designs to Drape
Typical Necklace Length
15″
15″ to 16″
17″ to 18″
19″ to 24″
25″ to 34″
General Lengths Related to Traditional Style Types
Choker: 15″, 16″
Standard Short: 16″,17″
Standard Long: 18″, 20″
Matinee: 23″
Opera: 30″
Opera Long: 36″
Rope: 40″