Necklace Length Guide

The right necklace length depends on your neckline, your height, and how you want to wear it — alone or layered. Use this guide to find the length that works best for you.

Necklace Length Chart

Length	Name	Where It Sits	Best For
30–35 cm / 12–14 in	Choker	Base of the throat	Crew necks, off-shoulder, layering as the shortest piece
40–45 cm / 16–18 in	Princess	Collarbone	V-necks, scoop necks, shirt collars, everyday wear
50–55 cm / 20–22 in	Matinee	Upper chest	Open necklines, smart casual, layering as middle piece
60–70 cm / 24–28 in	Opera	Mid-chest to bust	Statement looks, evening wear, long pendants
75–90 cm / 30–36 in	Rope	Below bust	Bohemian styling, double-wrapped, layering as the longest piece

How to Choose Your Length

By neckline

• Crew neck or high neck — choker or princess length sits above the neckline
• V-neck — follow the V with a princess or matinee pendant
• Scoop neck — any length works; princess is most versatile
• Off-shoulder — choker or short chain draws attention upward

By height

• Petite frames — shorter lengths (30–45 cm) are proportionally flattering
• Taller frames — longer lengths (50–70 cm) balance the proportions well

For layering

• Choose three lengths at least 5–10 cm apart so each layer is visible
• Start with a choker, add a princess pendant, finish with a longer chain
• Read our Necklace Layering Guide for styling tips

Tips

• Measure around your neck with a soft tape to find where each length will sit on your body — this is more accurate than going by the chart alone
• If you are between lengths, go longer — you can always layer a shorter piece on top
• Pendant necklaces read shorter than plain chains of the same length because the pendant draws the eye downward

Browse our necklace collection to find your length.