Defining Pearl and Other Neckace Lengths
The chart below shows
common names for pearl necklace lengths. Crossing over
into
bead strands and chain designs, the terms sometimes have
a different meaning. For example, a 22" tied chain
design is called a lasso, and a 36" to 48" tied
design is called a lariat (not the same as the 48" or
longer strand of pearls also called a lariat).
| Name | Length | Wear for/with |
| Collar | 12" to 13" | V-neck, off the shoulder |
| Choker | 14" to 16" | any neckline |
| Princess | 17" to 19" | crew neck, boat neck, high neckline |
| Matinee | 20" to 24" | casual or business wear |
| Opera | 28" to 32" | evening wear; doubles as a choker |
| Rope | 40 to 45" | evening; can be doubled |
| Lariat | More than 48" | evening; can be doubled or tripled |
