When buying jewelry, we are mainly interested in the design, the material and the price. In the case of a necklace, there is another element to take into account: its length . You should know that there is a codification of the different lengths of necklaces. So each length of necklace is associated with a dimension, a position on the bust and a name . We present them to you:
The choker: 30 to 33 cm
It is worn tightly at the base of the neck and can be complemented with a small pendant. It is worn with a round neck and is perfect for highlighting an open bust.
The choker necklace: 35 to 41 cm
Although often confused with a choker, it is a little longer and allows for a larger pendant. It generally falls just above the collarbones and embellishes the neck.
The princess necklace: 42 to 45 cm
This is the most common necklace and is positioned below the collarbones and before the nascent breast. The princess necklace is the ideal size if you are unsure about the length to choose.
The morning necklace: 50 to 60 cm
It falls perfectly on the chest. It is the ideal necklace for large chests. It gives a distinguished style.
The opera necklace or sautoir 70cm to 90cm
Popularized by Coco Channel in the 1930s, this necklace is worn at the belly. It can be doubled for different styles.
The rope necklace or length min 90 cm
A very trendy necklace in the 1920s, this necklace has the advantage of lengthening the silhouette. Just like the sautoir or opera necklace, it can be doubled, or even tripled depending on its length.
Now you know everything about the different necklace lengths, all you have to do is choose from our selection and personalize it by selecting its length, an engraving and/or a charm.