Necklace Lengths

The 16-Inch Pearl Choker – A Traditional Classic

This is the ‘traditional’ pearl necklace length popularized in the 40’s and 50’s. The Pearl Choker should gently encircle the base of the neck, running over the collarbones and coming to rest just below the hollow of the throat. For petite frames, this length may hang slightly lower, looking more like a princess length necklace instead. Excellent for high or open necklines, strapless dresses or boat neck shirts, this length has a more formal appeal that was considered the standard for previous generations, but will always remain fashionable and elegant for any age group.

The 17-Inch Princess Length – A Modern Classic

Our most popular pearl necklace length, the Princess will rest about 1.5 to 2-inches below the collarbone, and actually can range from 17 to 19-Inches depending on your measurements. Pasha Pearls™ creates a standard 18-Inch length for all our Princess Length necklaces, but we can custom-create any length you like. Versatile and elegant, this necklace accommodates a large variety of necklines from open collar shirts/blouses and over a cozy fall sweater to boat necks and evening gowns. The Princess is today’s Modern Classic for pearl necklace lengths: from casual day wear to glamorous evening events, these necklaces always look chic and lovely.

The 18-Inch Princess Length – A Modern Classic

Our most popular pearl necklace length, the Princess will rest about 1.5 to 2-inches below the collarbone, and actually can range from 17 to 19-Inches depending on your measurements. Pasha Pearls™ creates a standard 18-Inch length for all our Princess Length necklaces, but we can custom-create any length you like. Versatile and elegant, this necklace accommodates a large variety of necklines from open collar shirts/blouses and over a cozy fall sweater to boat necks and evening gowns. The Princess is today’s Modern Classic for pearl necklace lengths: from casual day wear to glamorous evening events, these necklaces always look chic and lovely.

The 20 to 22 Inch Matinee Length – A Little Longer

A Pasha Pearls™ favorite, the 20 to 22 Inch Matinee will rest about mid-chest level, just above the bosom, and has a slimming effect on the wearer by drawing the eye down in a vertical line from the chest. This length adds a dash of personality to conservative outfits, while still looking elegant. Perfect for office settings and evenings out, this necklace looks best when worn with turtle or cowl neck tops and tailored shirts. To create a more dramatic effect, layer this necklace with longer and shorter necklaces with different gemstones and styles. The modern Matinee can actually range from 20 to 24 Inches in length; Pasha Pearls™ offer the 22-Inch as our standard but can tailor any necklace to a specific measurement should you desire (the 20-Inch Matinee is very popular), so feel free to customize your order.

The 22 to 24 Inch Matinee Length – A Little Longer

A Pasha Pearls™ favorite, 22 to 24 Inch Matinee will rest about mid-chest level, just above the bosom, and has a slimming effect on the wearer by drawing the eye down in a vertical line from the chest. This length adds a dash of personality to conservative outfits, while still looking elegant. Perfect for office settings and evenings out, this necklace looks best when worn with turtle or cowl neck tops and tailored shirts. To create a more dramatic effect, layer this necklace with longer and shorter necklaces with different gemstones and styles. The modern Matinee can actually range from 20 to 24-Inches in length; Pasha Pearls™ offer the 22-Inch as our standard but can tailor any necklace to a specific measurement should you desire (the 20-Inch Matinee is very popular), so feel free to customize your order.

The 36-Inch Opera Length – A Pure Elegance

This long pearl necklace will rest right around the end of the rib cage/upper abdomen area, and has a range of 34 to 37-Inches. Pasha Pearl creates our Opera Necklaces to measure out at our standard 36-Inches total, but we can make any length you want. Contact Sales@PashaPearls.com for a current price quote. Named the Opera Length because women would wear these pearls when attending glamorous evening events, this necklace has a fanciful, dramatic length that adds elegance wherever it is worn. You can wear this necklace as a single long strand, wrap it twice around the neck for a layered look, or knot it a-la flapper-style to add vintage flair to your attire.

Did You Know? Almost all pearl strands arrive in pre-matched, 18-inch loose hanks which are then individually double-knotted and finished with a clasp of your choice by a pearl stringer in our vaults. This allows us to create virtually ANY necklace length imaginable, limited only by current inventory.

The 52-Inch Pearl Rope – A Versatile Length

Highly popular, the 52-Inch Pearl Rope is easily one of the most versatile and just plain fun necklaces to own! A Pearl Rope can actually range from 48 to 60-inches (about 3 hanks of loose-matched pearls), but Pasha Pearls™ offers the standard 51-52-Inch length. This necklace can be worn singly, long and loose, or doubled and even tripled around the neck for an elegant, layered look. Pearl Ropes can also be knotted flapper style with the bottom loop having plenty of length left over to play with.