The length of your Pearl Strand is sometimes difficult to choose, so we’ve complied this “how to” guide
The Pearl community have their own terminology to describe the lengths of Strands
Here are some charts and photos to help you choose the perfect length Pearl Strand
PEARL STRANDS
Name | Length | Description |
Collar | 30-33 cm
12-13˝ |
A collar is usually a multi strand necklace which sits high around the neckline. It may be possible to double up a matinee length strand or by using a hidden joiner in other lengths |
Choker | 35-41 cm
14-16˝ |
The bottom of the choker length strand usually rests in or just below the hole in the collar bone |
Princess | 43-48 cm
17-19˝ |
This is arguably the most popular length strand. The bottom of the strand sits between the hole in the collar and the top of the sternum. See the photo below for a picture |
Matinee | 51-61 cm
20-26˝ |
A Matinee length strand is usually twice as long as a choker and the lowest Pearl rests near the bottom of the chest bone |
Opera | 71-91 cm
28-36˝ |
The Opera length strand is long enough that it can be worn as a single necklace or doubled up to be worn as a two strand choker |
Rope | + 94 cm
+ 37˝ |
These magnificently long strands can be doubled up for a two strand Princess, pinned with a clasp to compliment a backless dress or if fitted with hidden joiners can be broken down into several pieces |
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To learn more about Pearls, we recommend the GIA Pearl page