Necklace size guide

A necklace size guide is essential when you're buying a new necklace. In the past, you would stand in the jeweller's, look at the necklace and try it on – when you shop online, that step is gone. Luckily, there's the necklace size guide!

Ideally, you'll find plenty of high-quality images showing the necklaces on offer from every angle. You can see the type of chain, the clasp and even how the necklace looks when worn by a model. This makes it easier to decide which necklace you want to buy. But what is often missing is a proper necklace size guide.

We have the answer: our necklace size guide comes to the rescue. It gives you all the information you need to find the right size for your own personal style. Whether you're looking for a short, medium or long necklace – our size guide is here to help.
You'll also find all the relevant information about your new piece of jewellery that matters to you. In the product details, you can find out what the necklace is made of, whether it is plated or otherwise finished, and whether any other materials have been used. One of the most important details is the length. After all, a necklace can redefine your entire look, so it's crucial to know what you're ordering. This is exactly where our handy necklace size guide comes in.

Make life easy for yourself and rely on our necklace size guide. Choose your necklace with confidence and enjoy the perfect piece of jewellery to suit you.

 

Our necklace length guide

As you no doubt know, online shopping has many advantages. But it also comes with a few challenges – such as choosing the right necklace length. You see the necklace on your screen and read details such as the style, the material and, of course, the length. But what exactly does 42+3 cm mean? How long is that exactly? Where will your necklace sit? Our necklace length guide was developed to answer precisely these questions.
Here you'll get a good idea of how long your necklace will be. With diagrams and photos, we show you how the necklace will look when worn and whether it is the length you want. Our necklace length guide is the ideal way to make sure your necklace sits perfectly and is just what you had in mind.

 

Adjustable necklace lengths

Of course, everyone is familiar with a necklace length given as a single figure, such as 45 cm. But more and more often, you'll see variable lengths stated for necklaces and bracelets. What exactly does that mean? Because of growing demand, and for greater comfort, adjustable-length necklaces are now common. This lets you wear your accessory at exactly the length you want. Depending on whether or not you wear a pendant, your necklace may hang slightly lower or higher because of the extra weight – an adjustable length lets you compensate for this.

What's more, everyone is different, so being able to adjust the length makes a necklace more comfortable to wear. This is usually done quite simply with an extension chain, which lets you vary the length of your necklace by around 3 to 5 cm, depending on the brand and style. This flexibility lets you find the perfect fit and adjust your necklace to suit you.

 

How pendants change the apparent length of a necklace

The apparent length of a necklace only changes when a pendant adds extra weight. Depending on the size and weight of the pendant, the necklace is pulled slightly downwards. This gives the chain a more pointed V-shape and makes it look a little longer. The change is usually barely noticeable, but it is worth bearing in mind.

 

Which necklace length goes with which outfit?

With the right necklace length, you can really lift your outfit. From classic and elegant to modern or hippie style – with this accessory you can create all kinds of looks and make a deliberate statement. Shorter necklaces – mainly those that sit around the collarbone – are ideal for evening wear or a smarter daytime outfit. They also work beautifully for date night with your other half, or with a delicate pendant. Longer and long necklaces, which sit lower, go well with everything from your classic everyday outfit to summer dresses and looks. They are also a quick and easy way to create the hippie look, which is back in fashion – so you'll be all set for a garden party with friends.