Necklace Lengths

Good Bones necklace length guide — collar 12–14 in, choker 14–16 in, princess 17–19 in, matinee 20–24 in, opera 28–36 in, rope 36 in and up, shown on a model

Vintage runs shorter than modern. Every listing shows the true measured length, clasp to clasp.

  • Collar — 12–14″ · 30–36 cm — sits high on the neck
  • Choker — 14–16″ · 36–41 cm — at the base of the neck
  • Princess — 17–19″ · 43–48 cm — on the collarbone, the classic
  • Matinee — 20–24″ · 51–61 cm — over the sternum
  • Opera — 28–36″ · 71–91 cm — long — wear it long, or doubled
  • Rope — 36″+ · 91 cm+ — the wrap-twice length

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