Match the shape of your necklace to the shape of your neckline. Short chains sit well above crew necks and open collars, V-shaped pendants follow V-necks, and longer chains work over turtlenecks and high necklines.
Quick guide
| Neckline |
Best lengths |
Best shapes |
| Crew neck / T-shirt |
16" to sit above, or 22"+ to sit over |
Nameplates, chains, small pendants |
| V-neck |
18" to 20" |
Drop pendants, Y-necklaces |
| Scoop |
16" to 18" |
Rounded pendants, layered chains |
| Strapless / off-shoulder |
14" to 16" |
Chokers, statement chains |
| Turtleneck |
24" to 30" |
Long chains, bigger pendants |
| Button-down, open collar |
18" to 22" |
Cuban, Franco, rope chains |
Can I wear a chain under my shirt?
Yes. Pick a length that sits flat and a style that won't snag, like a box or Franco chain.
Find your length
See Gold Chain Length Guide and Nameplate Chain Length, or try lengths on at 260 Main St, Orange, NJ. Call or text (973) 673-3800.
How to Match Your Necklace to Your Neckline
Match the shape of your necklace to the shape of your neckline. Short chains sit well above crew necks and open collars, V-shaped pendants follow V-necks, and longer chains work over turtlenecks and high necklines.
Quick guide
Can I wear a chain under my shirt?
Yes. Pick a length that sits flat and a style that won't snag, like a box or Franco chain.
Find your length
See Gold Chain Length Guide and Nameplate Chain Length, or try lengths on at 260 Main St, Orange, NJ. Call or text (973) 673-3800.