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Pearl necklace length chart
Choker, princess, matinee, opera and rope lengths in inches and centimeters, and where each one sits.
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Sources: Standard jewelry trade lengths, as used by GIA and pearl retailers. Checked October 2026.
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What is on this chart
| Length | Inches | Centimeters | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choker | 14 to 16 in | 36 to 41 cm | Sits at the base of the neck |
| Princess | 17 to 19 in | 43 to 48 cm | Just below the collarbone; the most popular length |
| Matinee | 20 to 24 in | 51 to 61 cm | Between the collarbone and the bust |
| Opera | 26 to 36 in | 66 to 91 cm | Falls to the bust or below |
| Rope | Over 36 in | Over 91 cm | Over 36 inches; can be doubled |
How many pearls? Length in mm divided by pearl size. 18 inches (457 mm) of 7 mm pearls is about 65 pearls, before knots and the clasp. Length ranges from Pearl Paradise.
