Necklace Lengths and Styles
Learn your lengths! We've provided length descriptions and style definitions below! The measurements shown below are based on an average neck size.
Collar (12-13 inches)
Fitting snugly around the middle of the neck is the COLLAR length. This length is good when wearing vee necks, scoop necks, and off–the–shoulder fashions.
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Choker (14-16 inches)
Falling just above the collar bone is the CHOKER length. Classic style and versitle. Choker necklaces can be worn with just about any outfit!
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Princess (17-19 inches)
Considered the most popular is the medium length PRINCESS style that falls just below the throat. Wear the princess length with crew and high necklines or as a contrast to low, plunging necklines. Spice up this lenght with pendants for eye catching appeal!
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Matinee (20-24 inches)
The popular MATINEE length is longer than the princess length, and is slightly shorter than an opera length. Wear this style necklace with casual or business attire!
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Opera (28-34 inches)
The opera necklace longer than the Matinee length and can be worn as a single or double strand. Excellent for high crew necklines. The Opera style is versity allowing the neckalce to be transformed from day to evening wear with ease.
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Rope (over 45 inches)
Stylish and in-style is the versatile ROPE length! Forever elegant and classic, this necklace dresses up any outfit night or day. Hidden clasps placed in strategic locations will allow this necklace to be transformed into a multi-strand necklace or bracelet combination.
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LARIAT
48" or longer - tied in a knot or wrapped around the neck, but not joined at the ends.
BIB
Three or more stands with each successive strand longer than the one above it.
DOG COLLAR
Three or more strands worn close on the neck.
GRADUATED
Gradually increasing sized beads with the smallest near the clasp, and the largest at the center.
UNIFORM
Comprised solely of equal sized beads.
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