Women's Necklace

HOW TO MEASURE

14" NECKLACE Fits most like a choker 16" NECKLACE Falls perfectly around the base of the neck like a collar. On a petite woman it will hit your collarbone while for plus size women it might feel more like a choker. 18" NECKLACE A common choice for women that will fall just below the throat at the collarbone. This length is popular for adding pendants which will hang over a crew neck. 20" NECKLACE Will fall a few inches below the collarbone and allow a little more breathing room. Perfect for a low, plunging neckline or if you want to wear it over a turtleneck. 22" NECKLACE Falls at or above a low neckline. 24" NECKLACE Falls below any neckline. 36" NECKLACE Common with pearl strands and will hang below the bosom. They can be worn as a single strand or you can double them for an 18 inch necklace.

Table title

Necklace Length (inch) *	Style	Body Position	Best Fit
10-14	Collar	Fit closely to the neck	Heart-Shaped, Oval, Rectangular, Oblong
16	Choker, Chain, Locket, Strand	Lies closely around the neck	Heart-Shaped, Oval
18	Princess	Hangs at the collarbone	Oval
20	Matinee	Reaches just past the collarbone	Oval
22	Matinee	Hangs at the top of the bust	Oval
24	Matinee	Sits around the center of the bust	Oval
28 to 38 **	Opera, Lariat, Rope	Drapes below the bust	Round Face, Oval
40 and above **	Opera, Lariat, Rope	Extends past the navel	Oval

* The length of the necklace clasp is not included in the necklace measurements. Normally, clasps are around ¾ of an inch. **Long necklaces may be wrapped around the neck a 2-3 times to achieve a layered affect.