tiffany chain length 16 or 18 inch? for an average girl?
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I think the preference is subjective, like Cornflower Blue said, and it would depend on a few other factors as well:
- Your build (this cannot be simply determined by height, since your neck and shoulder muscles come into play)
- What size charm/pendant do you plan to use with the chain?
- What shape is the charm/pendant?
I am on the petite side (5'5", 105 lbs), but I played volleyball and am muscular around my neck, so there's no way a 16" chain would go as low as it does on Krysta (which looks lovely, by the way). For me a 16" chain sits right underneath the dent btwn my collarbones.
I do like that length (16") for petite pendants and own quite a few chains, and I think it works well for lots of their mini-sized charms (1" or less).
For bigger pendants, though, I think it would look kind of weird (on me anyway) w/ a 16" chain, as the charm/pendant would be sitting right on top of my chest bone. I recently inherited a blue agate cameo from my mom that is framed in 18K gold, which is about 1.5" in height. For that, I tried on different length chains at Tiffany and settled on an 18" open link gold chain. I like how it hangs lower on my chest. (Maybe a tad lower than Krysta's picture.)
I also tried on some of the key charms, and 2" and bigger ones looked strange on a 16" chain on me, because it's a substantial metal stick hanging right from the middle of my collarbones. But if it had been a round gemstone or more flexible pendant, I might have felt differently. So it all depends!
IMHO, you can go with 16" if you (or really your neck/shoulders) are on the thin side and are thinking of mini-sized charm; if the pendant is any bigger or if you are average (are we talking American?) size, 18" might look better. It's all up to you tho!
- Your build (this cannot be simply determined by height, since your neck and shoulder muscles come into play)
- What size charm/pendant do you plan to use with the chain?
- What shape is the charm/pendant?
I am on the petite side (5'5", 105 lbs), but I played volleyball and am muscular around my neck, so there's no way a 16" chain would go as low as it does on Krysta (which looks lovely, by the way). For me a 16" chain sits right underneath the dent btwn my collarbones.
I do like that length (16") for petite pendants and own quite a few chains, and I think it works well for lots of their mini-sized charms (1" or less).
For bigger pendants, though, I think it would look kind of weird (on me anyway) w/ a 16" chain, as the charm/pendant would be sitting right on top of my chest bone. I recently inherited a blue agate cameo from my mom that is framed in 18K gold, which is about 1.5" in height. For that, I tried on different length chains at Tiffany and settled on an 18" open link gold chain. I like how it hangs lower on my chest. (Maybe a tad lower than Krysta's picture.)
I also tried on some of the key charms, and 2" and bigger ones looked strange on a 16" chain on me, because it's a substantial metal stick hanging right from the middle of my collarbones. But if it had been a round gemstone or more flexible pendant, I might have felt differently. So it all depends!
IMHO, you can go with 16" if you (or really your neck/shoulders) are on the thin side and are thinking of mini-sized charm; if the pendant is any bigger or if you are average (are we talking American?) size, 18" might look better. It's all up to you tho!
For me it depends on what kind of neckline I'm wearing. If I'm wearing something with a higher neck, such as a crew neck, I like the 16". However, if I'm wearing something that shows more chest, such as a v-neck, then I prefer the 18"...seems to fill more of the "negative space" that the lower neckline gives.
I find that 18 is a better length for me. 16 just feels too short. I'm about 5'7 average build. I think I might have a long torso, which is why 16 just feels like it's a child's neclace... I like the longer length, plus, usually the pendants on 18 are large, and I pull that look off better... ie...
I've got the folllowing in 18"
The bean pendant by elsa peretti
The open heart pendant by elsa peretti
I've got the folllowing in 18"
The bean pendant by elsa peretti
The open heart pendant by elsa peretti
Does anyone like wearing both 16 and 18 together for that layered look? I am getting the snow flake necklace and was thinking of getting a 16 to layer it with another necklace.