Guide to the measurement of necklaces

Guida alle collane

How to choose the length of a necklace?

To buy a new necklace in addition to evaluating the design and style must consider some technical features to choose the right size! The perfect fit for necklaces is very personal and depending on the length of the chain, they can dress differently. Within the Morellato catalogue you can find a wide selection of necklaces for women and men. Most have a length that varies between 40 and 60 cm, crew neck and height decolletè other up to 90 cm. The length of the necklace, expressed on our catalog in cm, indicates the length of the chain measured from opening to closing and are not calculated various and any pendants. In addition, some necklaces have extensions, usually of 3 cm, which allow you to stretch or shorten the chain at will.

How to highlight your look with different types of necklaces:

The length of the necklace depends not only on the outfit you have to wear but also on your body structure, therefore, below the tools to understand how to best select the size of the necklace that best enhances you.
  • The function of the crew neck is to bring out the decolletè and is recommended, by the masters of fashion, on V-necklines and boat.
  • Women’s necklaces that reach up to the breast are indicated to give the impression of an elongated bust and are worn very well on necklines to heart and deep U.
  • Long necklaces are generally worn on soft dresses and not excessive necklines. They also tend to stretch the torso, and are perfect to match high-neck shirts to compensate for the effect of the covered neck.

Below you can see, in general lines, depending on the length of the chain, where it falls on the female body.