By Mohit Patel, Marketing Specialist, Tailor Size Guide
Size charts Sep 20, 2026 4 min read
Necklace Length Chart (Men, Women)
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Add Tailor Size Guide as a preferred source on GoogleNecklace length determines where the pendant sits. Length is total chain measurement, not where it falls on the body (which depends on neck circumference).
The Chart
| Length | Where It Sits (Women) | Where It Sits (Men) | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14" / 35cm | Tightly around neck | Choker style | Choker |
| 16" / 40cm | Base of neck (collarbone) | Snug at base of throat | Princess (women) |
| 18" / 45cm | Just below collarbone | Base of neck | Princess (most common women) |
| 20" / 50cm | Just above bust | Collarbone | Matinee |
| 22" / 55cm | At bust | Mid-chest | Matinee |
| 24" / 60cm | Below bust | Mid-chest | Opera |
| 28-30" / 70-75cm | Below diaphragm | Solar plexus | Opera |
| 36"+ / 90cm+ | Below navel | Below sternum | Rope |
FAQs
What length is most flattering?
18" princess length sits at the collarbone for most women, flattering on every neckline. For men, 20-22" mid-chest works for most pendant chains.
How does neck size change this?
Add 2 inches if neck is over 16". The chart assumes 14-15" neck. Larger necks need more chain to hit the same body point.
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