Selecting Chain Length

You should always consider your body frame, height and the neckline of your outfit or shirt when selecting a chain length. The average adult woman’s neck size measures between 14 and 15 inches. The average adult men’s neck size measures between 16-18 inches. If your neck circumference measurement is significantly different than these averages, be sure to add or subtract length for the necklace to fall as desired.
			Women’s Standard Necklace Sizes 14” necklaces - Choker length This length will sit snugly around the middle of the neck. Choker length necklaces work well with off-the-should apparel. 16” necklaces – Collar length This necklace length usually sits on the hollow of the base of the neck, just above the collarbone. This length emphasizes the neckline of women with a petite to medium build. For plus size women it may feel more like the choker length. 18” necklaces – Princess length This is the most common necklace length for women. It is a popular choice for adding pendants or wearing it by itself as a statement item. For those with a larger neck or broad shoulder, the princess length will fit more like the collar length. 20” necklace – (Princess length) For most women this necklace will fall a few inches below the collarbone. The length is perfect when wearing a low, plunging neckline or when wearing a turtleneck. 24” necklace – Matinee length This length usually hits mid-sternum, following below any neckline.

			Men’s Standard Necklace Sizes 18” necklaces A shorter length that falls just around the base of the neck. For most men, this length sits just above a crew neck t-shirt. 20” necklaces The 20” necklace is the most common length for men and usually sits at the collarbone. A pendant featured on this length will hide under a crew neck shirt or show completely with a low v-neck or unbuttoned dress shirt. 24” necklaces This longer length sits just above the sternum and is used to hide pendants under the shirt.