NECKLACE LENGTH - INSTRUCTIONS

The length of a necklace chain is influenced by a person's size, the clothes they wear, and personal preference. The lengths of pendant chains for adults vary between 41 - 61 cm.

The most common lengths of pendant chains are:

  • Women 46 and 51 cm.
  • Men 51 and 56 cm.
  • Youth 41 and 46 cm.
  • Children 36 and 41 cm.


As people age, it is very common for the circumference of the neck to increase slightly. In this way, it is quite reasonable to add 5 cm to the lengths mentioned above. A common method is also to measure the neck circumference and add 5 - 10 cm.

The lengths of necklace chains are usually in increments of 5 cm. Adding 5 cm in length means that the chain drops 2.5 cm lower - not 5 cm lower.

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Necklace lengths on a person

The accompanying image gives an idea of how chains of different lengths fit on a person wearing size 38-40.

Note! The chains do not have a pendant, so with a pendant, the chain will drop 2-3 cm lower.

There are no absolute rules regarding chain length; personal preference plays a significant role. Most often, young people prefer short chains while older individuals tend to favor longer ones. However, a chain that is too long can make it difficult for the pendant to sit correctly, so it's best to avoid excessively long chains.