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Necklace Length
Guide
Dasha Boutique's handmade necklace designs - be them pendants,
lariats, multi-layers or strands of pearls - add instant style to any
outfit. Our custom necklaces come in all varieties of chain design,
length, metal, gemstones and pearls.
Traditionally, necklaces come in seven lengths. When
choosing one of our handmade necklaces or pendants, remember that
the length will determine where it falls on your chest. In general,
longer lengths emphasize the bust while shorter lengths accentuate
the neckline.
Many of our artisan crafted necklaces are made with
extenders, allowing you to easily adjust the length of your necklace
to suit your outfit. Prefer a completely different length for your
chosen necklace?
Contact Us and we'll try to
accommodate you.
Our chart illustrates how necklaces of different lengths will hang.
Keep in mind that a necklace's length can vary according to your
neck size. Click
here to shop Dasha Boutique
handmade necklaces. |
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| Collar (12-13
inches) |
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| The collar necklace
encircles the middle of the neck. It works well with v-necks, boat
necks, and shoulder-baring styles. A gemstone collar necklace calls
extra attention to the neck. |
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| Choker (14-16 inches) |
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| A choker lies just
above the collarbones and emphasizes the neckline. A simple
gemstone or pearl choker looks elegant with almost any style,
except high or turtle-necks. Chokers are a beautiful choice for
many wedding or bridesmaid dresses. |
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| Princess (17-19
inches) |
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| This is the most
common necklace length, hanging over the collarbones. The
princess length necklace looks great with crew and high
necklines. For evening, this length looks stunning with plunging
necklines, when paired with an appropriate gemstone color and/or
metal. Pendants, lockets or other embellishments are great ways
to add to the allure of a handcrafted princess necklace. |
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| Matinee (20-24
inches) |
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| The matinee necklace
hangs between the princess and opera lengths. It falls to the
top of the bust and looks wonderful with a variety of necklines.
The matinee necklace compliments professional looks (think
blazers and button-up blouses) and also flatters bigger busts. |
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| Opera (28-34 inches) |
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| The opera's
impressive length makes it possible to wear as a single, double,
or sometimes even triple, strand. Like the matinee necklace, it
works well with a variety of necklines and is versatile enough
to transition from day to evening. Many chunky, layered, and
dramatic gemstone necklaces are opera length. |
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| Ultra-Long (45+
inches) |
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| The ultra-long rope
necklace is a bold look that will easily dress up any outfit. It
can be wrapped, taking it from one long strand to multiple
shorter strands, or worn at its full, stunning length. When
choosing an ultra long style, keep in mind that larger gemstone
necklaces will often look too heavy unless they are wrapped.
Some rope necklaces include extra clasps, making it easy to
transform their length. |
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| Lariat (46+ inches) |
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| The lariat is a
romantic wraparound style. Instead of closing with a clasp, the
ends loop through one another. Lariats look best with low
necklines and off the shoulder styles. |
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