If your neck is neck 33 to 36 cm — collar, go with 40 cm (collar). Necklace length is a style choice layered on top of your neck size. Add length to move from a choker to a princess or matinee drop.
| Your neck | Recommended size |
|---|---|
| neck under 33 cm — choker | 35 cm (choker) |
| neck 33 to 36 cm — collar | 40 cm (collar) |
| neck 36 to 40 cm — princess | 45 cm (princess) |
| drop to mid-chest — matinee | 55 cm (matinee) |
| drop below bust — opera | 70 cm (opera) |
| Layered look | Step each chain up by 5 cm. |
| Over a collar / sweater | Add 5 to 10 cm of length. |
| Pendant weight | Heavy pendants sit a touch lower than the chain length. |