Finding Your Perfect Necklace Length
Things to Consider Before Choosing a Length
▸ Neck Size
Your body is unique, and your jewellery should honour that. Measuring your neck circumference helps you find a chain that sits comfortably and flatters your proportions.
Wider necks may benefit from longer lengths; narrower frames might suit shorter chokers or collarbone-skimming chains.
▸ Face Shape
Necklaces frame the face, just like a good haircut. Round faces often suit slightly longer chains, while oval or heart-shaped faces are beautifully complemented by chokers or mid-length pendants.
▸ Body Type & Height
Your necklace draws the eye to where it rests — use this to highlight what you love.
Shorter chains are often proportional on petite frames, while longer lengths can elongate taller or broader silhouettes. Want to draw attention to your collarbone, chest, or heart space? That’s all in the placement.
▸ Comfort First
Jewellery should never pinch, dig, or distract. Your necklace should feel effortless — like a natural extension of your style and body. If you’re constantly adjusting it, it’s likely not the right fit.
▸ Personal Style & Necklines
What you wear, how you wear it, and how you layer it all play a part.
Choose a chain length that complements your existing wardrobe and lets your pendant (if any) land where you want it. If you love layered looks, make sure your lengths vary enough to create dimension.
With so many beautiful pieces to choose from, discovering your dream necklace can feel like second nature — but choosing the right length? That’s where the magic happens.
The length of a chain can shift everything — elevating your outfit, framing your features, and amplifying your sense of self. Whether you’re layering charms for a soft, eclectic look or letting a bold pendant take centre stage, the right fit can turn a simple piece into something unforgettable.
This guide will walk you through how necklace lengths interact with your shape, height, neckline, and style — so you can choose with clarity and wear with confidence.
How to Measure Your Ideal Length
If you already own a necklace you love the fit of, you’re in luck — simply lay it flat on a surface and measure its full length with a ruler.
No reference piece? No problem:
Take a piece of string or ribbon and drape it around your neck, adjusting it to where you’d like the top of the chain to rest.
(Remember: a pendant will hang lower than the chain itself, so leave space accordingly.)Once you’ve found the perfect drop, cut or pinch the string at the point it sits.
Lay it flat and measure with a ruler. Round to the nearest standard necklace length — most fall between 14" and 24".
Let It Be Personal
In the end, necklace length isn’t just about symmetry — it’s about you. Your energy, your expression, your story. And whether you’re dressing up, keeping it casual, or marking a moment that matters — the right length lets your jewellery do more than accessorise.
It helps you say something — and wear it well.