{"id":3490,"date":"2014-01-01T08:35:43","date_gmt":"2014-01-01T13:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=3490"},"modified":"2015-05-18T08:46:01","modified_gmt":"2015-05-18T12:46:01","slug":"chain-and-necklace-lengths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/chain-and-necklace-lengths\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAIN AND NECKLACE LENGTHS"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Chain<\/div>\n

The most common lengths of Necklaces are: 16″, 18″, 20″, and 24″<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nDepending on the style of chain, and where you want it to fall can really make a big difference in it’s appearance and noticeability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIf the chain is too short, it can look odd<\/strong>, out of place, or unbalanced<\/strong>. If the chain is too long, it can get lost <\/strong>in your clothing, drop down where it can’t be seen, or get caught or tangled<\/strong> on everything.<\/p>\n

\nI always advise trying on different lengths at a Jewelry Store to see what suits your style, personality, and body type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nAnd of course, the Type of Chain matters greatly!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIf the chain is thin and flexible<\/strong>, any length could really be used. But if the necklace is thick, wide, multiple strands, or stiff (rounds out at the bottom and doesn’t come to a nice V-Shape<\/strong>), then you’ll usually opt for a shorter chain length, one that is generally called a choker<\/strong>, as such…<\/p>\n

\n\"Great<\/p>\n

Pendants<\/h2>\n

\nKeep in mind one important thing: Pendants Change Things!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIf you are going to wear something dangling off that chain, you’ll probably want the item to be seen (and not ruin the chain – it needs to slide freely and not get caught<\/strong>). As so…<\/p>\n

\n\"Pendants<\/p>\n

\nThis is why Pendants are normally worn on Chain Lengths of 18″ or 20″<\/strong>. But again, it really depends on your body structure, the type of V-Necks you wear, if you’re really tall, have a thicker neck… You may want a longer chain<\/strong>. Plus, if you’re wearing multiple chains at once, you may want to create a nice staggered<\/strong>, or graduated<\/strong> look, where all the chains and pendants are showing nicely. As this image below shows…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"Create<\/p>\n

Chain Length Chart<\/h2>\n

\nEither way, a chart showing standard necklace lengths of Chokers, Chains, and Pearl Strand Necklaces, and where they fall on an average person’s body is quite helpful. Especially if you’re ordering a necklace or pendant online and want to see where that length would reside.<\/p>\n

\nSo take a peek at this necklace length diagram<\/strong> to get a better understanding of different chain lengths in inches, and where they normally lay…<\/p>\n

\n\"Chain<\/p>\n

Upgrade That Frail Chain<\/h2>\n

\nYou don’t always have to stick with the standard length of chain the pendant comes on. They usually come on a frail 18″, dainty, fine chain<\/strong> (I wouldn’t keep it on that). I would upgrade that fragile chain to a more durable and thicker style of chain (P.S. I love Wheat Chains<\/a>). That way you don’t break the chain<\/strong> or lose your expensive or sentimental pendant.<\/p>\n

Custom Necklace Lengths<\/h2>\n

\nYou can even have custom lengths made for you (which helps greatly since everybody has a different bone structure). Jewelers custom size chains all the time<\/strong>. Just hold the pendant up to your chest where you want it to lay, and the Jeweler can measure this and cut the chain down to size<\/strong>. That way if you need one longer or shorter, no problem. It just takes a little repair, and it generally doesn’t cost much either.<\/p>\n

\nYou can have your chains altered to a size 19″, 18.5″ 32″<\/strong>… or any length you desire.<\/p>\n

\nStandard sizes are fine for most, but some styles, designs, pendant lengths, and sliders deserve special treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nNow you know! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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