How To Accurately Measure a Necklace You Want to
How To Accurately Measure a Necklace You Want to Make, Purchase or Wear Brought to you by Mariska’s Jewelry Designs (www.mariskasdesigns.com) Necks, and necklaces come in a variety of sizes. When you try to identify the right length for you or someone you are purchasing for, you need to consider a few points. 1. What is the inside diameter of the necklace you want to purchase. This is different from the length of the necklace, unless you are purchasing a flat chain that easily conforms to the neck. 2. What is the measurement in inches around the neck of the person who will wear the necklace. 3. How low do you want the necklace to fall on the chest of the person who will wear the necklace. So for example, you may have 2 necklaces, both 18 inches, 1 is a flat chain, and the other has large beads on the necklace. The beads take up space on the inside of the necklace and it may turn out to have an inside diameter of only 16 inches. It won't work well for someone who needs the necklace to fit 18 inches around the neck. There are different lengths for different necklace designs, and everyone has a preference on the fall or drop of the necklace. There are times you may want a necklace to glide at the base of your neck; pearls, diamonds and crystals are frequently that length. Continued next page...
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How To Accurately Measure a Necklace You Want to Make, Purchase or Wear Brought to you by Mariska’s Jewelry Designs (www.mariskasdesigns.com)
Continued: There are other times you may want the necklace to fall a little lower, or it may include a pendant that dangles at just the right place on the cleavage of a woman, or chest of a man. That is very individual, and depends on the outfit one is wearing. So what if you want a necklace for 2 different outfits, 2 different necklines? A quick answer would be to purchase a necklace extender for those occasions you need a longer necklace. Some jewelry designers (including yours truly) have been known to include chain at the back of the necklace so you can attain several different lengths. Here are a few photos to assist in measurement, and the general ideas for necklace lengths (individual bodies, and necks vary!). We've provided one that you can enter your own measurements for handy reference.
Mariska's Jewelry Designs [email protected] www.MariskasDesigns.com PO Box 1150, Brentwood CA 94513 (925) 634-3076
Mariska's Jewelry Designs [email protected] www.MariskasDesigns.com PO Box 1150, Brentwood CA 94513 (925) 634-3076
How To Accurately Measure a Necklace You Want to Make, Purchase or Wear Brought to you by Mariska’s Jewelry Designs (www.mariskasdesigns.com)
Continued: There are other times you may want the necklace to fall a little lower, or it may include a pendant that dangles at just the right place on the cleavage of a woman, or chest of a man. That is very individual, and depends on the outfit one is wearing. So what if you want a necklace for 2 different outfits, 2 different necklines? A quick answer would be to purchase a necklace extender for those occasions you need a longer necklace. Some jewelry designers (including yours truly) have been known to include chain at the back of the necklace so you can attain several different lengths. Here are a few photos to assist in measurement, and the general ideas for necklace lengths (individual bodies, and necks vary!). We've provided one that you can enter your own measurements for handy reference.
Mariska's Jewelry Designs [email protected] www.MariskasDesigns.com PO Box 1150, Brentwood CA 94513 (925) 634-3076
