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.