Necklace Sizing

The perfect necklace size can be a matter of preference and style and often enhances women’s features and focuses the gaze. A shorter necklaces will drawn attention to a woman’s face while longer necklaces will direct the eyes to your cleavage. Our necklace Sizing Guide can assist you in making the right choice of a necklace or pendant set.

If you are not sure which size will fit you best, then please follow this easy method.

Necklace lengths are measured from the hollow at the base of the throat. If your neck measures 14 inches, it is best to choose a necklace that measures at least 2 inches longer, in other words16 inches total length or longer.

If you are buying a necklace as a present, in order to chose the best length – consider where the wearer is likely to wear the necklace and the clothing that is likely to be worn with it. Some women may wear different lengths for different occasions and seasons. A 16 inch style may look wonderful with a cocktail dress with a scooped neckline but may not fit over a turtleneck sweater. Many women opt for longer necklaces in the winter as bulky clothing may require the extra length. Take the wearer’s size into account. A 24 inch necklace on a petite woman may hang down too far just as the same necklace may be ideal for a larger woman. In general, the shorter the necklace, the more important the size.