Free Necklace Size Chart
A necklace size chart compares common chain lengths from 14 to 30 inches so you can see where each necklace usually sits before you buy gold jewelry.
Choose a length, compare inches to centimeters, and adjust for neck size or frame before picking a gold chain for daily wear, layering, pendants, or gifts.
Selected length
18" / 45.7 cm
Style
Princess
Rests around the collarbone. Best for everyday chains and most pendants.
Necklace length visualizer
Typical placement for most adult necklace charts. Actual fit depends on neck size, posture, chain width, and pendant weight.
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Length name
Princess
Fit from neck
balanced
Extra room
3.5"
18" necklace guide
A 18 inch necklace is 45.7 cm long and usually rests around the collarbone. Choose it for everyday chains and most pendants.
Necklace length chart
| Inches | Centimeters | Common name | Where it sits | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14" | 35.6 cm | Collar | Wraps closely around the neck | Open necklines and layered chokers |
| 16" | 40.6 cm | Choker | Sits at the base of the neck | Small pendants and short gold chains |
| 18" | 45.7 cm | Princess | Rests around the collarbone | Everyday chains and most pendants |
| 20" | 50.8 cm | Matinee short | Drops just below the collarbone | Medium pendants and crew neck tops |
| 22" | 55.9 cm | Matinee | Falls near the upper chest | Layering with 16-18 inch chains |
| 24" | 61 cm | Long matinee | Falls at the mid chest | Statement pendants and modest necklines |
| 30" | 76.2 cm | Opera | Falls low on the chest | Long chains, layering, and dressy looks |
Quick sizing rules
- 14-16 inches: close collar and choker lengths for open necklines.
- 18 inches: the most versatile chain length for everyday gold necklaces.
- 20-24 inches: useful for pendants, layering, and higher crew neck tops.
- 30 inches: a long opera-style chain for statement looks or low pendants.
Buying a gold chain?
Once you choose the necklace length, compare the chain's karat, gram weight, and market price. Gold In Egypt tools can help estimate the jewelry value before you visit a seller.
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An 18 inch necklace is the most common everyday length because it usually sits near the collarbone and works with pendants, simple chains, and many necklines.