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You want to make a fancy necklace but you don't know what length of chain you need? And what size is a choker exactly? How do you calculate the length of a necklace ? These are just some of the questions that arise when choosing or making a necklace.
It's not always easy to choose the right necklace length. That's why we've put together this little summary table:
On our site, you'll find a wide choice of chains in different sizes and materials: in 925 Sterling Silver, Gold Plated, Stainless Steel, Gold Filled or even Gold Brass.
Necklace types | Dimensions | Necklace positioning | Composition | What to wear it with | Who can wear it with? |
The choker | 30 to 33 cm | At the base of the neck | Can be single-row or multi-row, with or without a pendant. | A very elegant necklace, it looks great with a V-neck, boat neck or shoulder-length dresses. | For men or women |
Uniform necklace or Choker necklace | 35 to 41 cm | Falls to collarbone level | Can be single- or multi-row, with or without a pendant. | This necklace adapts to all necklines and outfits. | For men or women |
The Princess | 43 to 45 cm | Descends to the top of the bust | Can be single- or multi-row, with or without a pendant. | Suitable for all necklines and outfits. Can be worn over a sweater. | Woman |
Matinee necklace | 50 to 61 cm | Mid-length necklace that arrives at the bustline. | Single or multiple rows. It can be doubled by wrapping it several times around the neck. | Suitable for all necklines and outfits. Can be worn over a chunky turtleneck sweater. | Woman |
Opera or sautoir | 70 to 90 cm long | Descends to the top of the belly | Single or multiple rows. It can be doubled by wrapping it several times around the neck. | This necklace adapts to all necklines and outfits. | Woman |
The long necklace or Rope necklace, also known as sautoir | 90 cm and over | Falls to navel level. | Single or multiple rows. Can be doubled by wrapping several times around the neck. | Often worn by Coco Chanel in 1930. | Woman |
Here's an image to give you an idea of the length to adapt for your future creation.
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