Should I Get a 16 or 18 Inch Pearl Necklace?

Answer:

That depends on the look you’re going for, and the build of the person who will be wearing the necklace.

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16-inch Choker length pearl necklaces should come to rest directly over the collar bones and the hollow of the throat. The choker length is good for average to petite-sized women, and those who want to add a classic, vintage feel to their wardrobes.

18-inch Princess length pearl necklaces will come to rest about 1.5-inches below the hollow of the throat, or at the upper portion of the chest. The princess length necklace is the modern favorite, and is considered the most versatile of the two necklace lengths, as it can be worn with a greater variety of necklines.

For more information on necklace lengths, visit our Pearl Education section.

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Ashley McNamara

Ashley McNamara, of PurePearls.com, is a GIA-certified expert in Pearls, Diamonds, and Colored Stones and widely recognized as “the expert’s expert” in the pearl industry. With over 20 years of experience, she contributed the CPAA’s Pearls As One educational course and has been cited by major news outlets nationwide. Ashley's keen eye for color and luster make her a trusted source for classic and exotic pearls alike. Explore her bestselling collections here.

Should I Get a 16 or 18 Inch Pearl Necklace?

About The Author

Ashley McNamara

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