Necklace Size Guide

Women's US Necklace Lengths

Length (inches) Common name Typical position on body
14 in Collar Tight at base of neck
16 in Choker Around neck base
18 in Princess On collarbone
20 in Matinee (short) Just below collarbone
22 in Matinee Upper chest
24 in Opera (short) Mid-chest
28–36 in Opera / Rope Below bust or doubled
Women's necklace size guide

 

Men's US Necklace Lengths

Length (inches) Typical fit
18 in Tight / close to neck
20 in Standard length
22 in Most common
24 in Long, over chest
Men's necklace size guide

US necklace size standard

  • Length is measured end-to-end, including the clasp.
  • Units are inches.