Pendant Length Guide

At BÄL Diamonds, all pendants and necklaces are made-to-order with customizable lengths, giving you full control over your look.

How to Measure Your Ideal Pendant Length

Wrap a soft tape around your neck.
Adjust it to where you want the pendant to rest.
Note the measurement and match it to the chart above.

Lay your favorite necklace flat.
Measure end to end, including the clasp.
Select the nearest standard length.

Standard Necklace & Pendant Lengths

Below is the global reference for women’s and men’s necklace lengths.
These measurements represent how each chain typically falls on the body.

LENGTH (inches)	LENGTH (cm)	PLACEMENT (Women)	PLACEMENT (Men)
14"	35 cm	Close to the neck (choker style)	—
16"	40 cm	Lies at base of throat	Short and fitted
18"	45 cm	Sits on collarbone (most common)	Mid-chest
20"	50 cm	Slightly below collarbone	Just below collarbone
22"	55 cm	Falls between collarbone and bust	Upper chest
24"	60 cm	Near the center of the bust	Mid-chest
30"	76 cm	Long, layered statement length	Long, modern style