Necklace Length Calculator
Find the perfect chain length for any style
inches
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Collar
12-14"
Tight around neck
Choker
14-16"
Base of neck
Princess
17-19"
At collarbone
Matinee
20-24"
Below collarbone
Opera
28-34"
At bust line
Rope
36"+
Below bust
Recommended Length
Style
Princess
Necklace Length
18" / 46 cm
Relative length
Standard Necklace Lengths
| Style | Length | Where it falls |
|---|---|---|
| Collar | 12-14" | Tight around neck |
| Choker | 14-16" | Base of neck |
| Princess | 17-19" | Collarbone (most common) |
| Matinee | 20-24" | Below collarbone |
| Opera | 28-34" | At or below bust |
| Rope | 36"+ | Below bust, can double |
How to Measure for a Necklace
- Measure your neck - Wrap a soft tape measure around the base of your neck
- Add for your preferred style - Choker: +2", Princess: +4", Matinee: +6-8"
- Consider your neckline - V-necks work with longer chains; crew necks suit shorter styles
- Account for pendants - The pendant drop adds to the overall length
Choosing the Right Length
- Body type matters - Petite frames look better with shorter lengths; taller people can wear longer chains
- Layer strategically - When layering, space chains 2-3" apart
- Consider the occasion - Chokers and princess lengths are versatile; opera and rope are more dramatic
- Standard women's length - 18" is the most universally flattering
- Standard men's length - 20-24" typically works best
Did You Know?
- The most expensive necklace ever sold was $55 million (L'Incomparable Diamond Necklace).
- Standard necklace lengths increase in 2-inch increments (14, 16, 18, 20, etc.).
- Pearls were once worth more than gold - Cleopatra dissolved a pearl worth millions in wine to win a bet.