How to choose the right chain length

Women's Standard Length Necklace Sizes:

Length(in.)	Length(cm)	Description
16 inches	40 cm	Falls perfectly around the base of the neck like a collar. On a petite woman it will hit your collarbone while for plus size women it might feel more like a choker.
17-19 inches	43-48 cm	A common choice for women that will fall just below the throat at the collarbone. This length is popular for adding pendants which will hang over a crew neck.
20 inches	50 cm	Will fall a few inches below the collarbone and allow a little more breathing room. Perfect for a low, plunging neckline or if you want to wear it over a turtleneck.
22 inches	55 cm	Falls at or above a low neckline.
24 inches	60 cm	Falls below any neckline.

 

Men's Standard Length Necklace Sizes:

Length(in.)	Length(cm)	Description
18 inches	45 cm	Base of the neck  - for smaller neck sizes
20 inches	50 cm	To collarbone -most common length for average men.
22 inches	55 cm	A few inches below collarbone.
24 inches	60 cm	Just above sternum.