Bead & Jewelry Tales — Necklace lengths

Use this guide to help you determine the length for your necklace and bracelet creations. Remember to allow for the length of your clasp and spacer beads. Beads are normally sold on 16" strands.   Choker: 15-16"Princess necklace: 18-20" Matinee necklace: 23-27"Opera necklace: 26-36" -The name refers to the now antiquated tradition of wearing this length necklace with formal evening dress. Rope necklace: 44-49" Bracelet: 7-9"Anklet: 9-11"