How to find the right length for your new silver necklace

The length you choose for your new silver necklace depends on the style you want to create, whether you are tall or short, and what outfit you will wear your new necklace with.
Necklaces for women have greater variation and are available in more lengths, while necklaces for men are usually available in a couple of different lengths.


Measure with string

Before you buy a new silver necklace online, it can be a good idea to get an idea of ​​what length is right for you. Use a string or ribbon to see what length will fit where on your body. Lay out the string and measure with a ruler.


Measure a necklace you have at home

Do you have a necklace at home that you think is a good length - measure it and compare it with Mila Silver's necklace lengths.
Lay the necklace out on a flat surface. Measure with a ruler or tape measure from loop to clasp.
Alternatively, you can measure the double weight and double the measure you get.

Below we show the different lengths that Mila Silver's necklaces are available in.
Several of our silver necklaces have optional lengths or extra loops for adjustable length.

Längd halsband dam

Find the right length of men's necklace

Men's necklaces and chains are between 45 - 80 cm long. How the necklace fits on your body is determined by your height and body type. The normal length for a short necklace for men is 50 - 60 cm.

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Dagg Kedja Halsband, silver - Mila Silver

Short silver necklaces 40-45 cm

A short necklace is between 40 - 45 cm.
A 40 cm necklace usually sits just above the collarbone. If you have a charm on the necklace, it sits in the hollow of your throat. A 40 cm necklace is often visible even if you have a high neckline.
45 cm is the most common length for a short necklace and falls a bit below the nape of the neck.
The necklace in the picture is 43 cm long.

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Kvinna som bär ett silverhalsband med ett äggformat hängsmycke i en silverkedja.

Medium length necklaces 50-60 cm

A medium-length necklace is nice if you have a plunging neckline or wear the necklace over a sweater.
Medium-length necklaces are usually between 50 and 60 cm long and end above the bust of a person of normal height.

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Long necklaces 70-80 cm

A long necklace is usually between 70 and 80 cm.
A 70 cm long necklace usually ends up between the bust and an 80 cm long necklace ends up below the bust if you are of average height.
Long necklaces, 80 cm, which have clasps, you can wrap twice and wear as a choker necklace. See Mila Silvers Box Chain Choker necklace .

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