Neck chain size
Determining the size of the chain can be very difficult. How to understand how long or wide the jewelry should be and whether it should have a pendant? With so many to choose from, it's easy to get confused. Let's figure it out.
How to determine the length
The first thing you should rely on is your own taste. Some people like it when the chain fits tightly around the neck, while others don't like it when it is too long. It all depends on tastes.
Many manufacturers produce chains according to a single standard, and this does not depend on the material. The standard length must be a multiple of five.
Length options:
40 cm is a very short chain. Great for teenagers and young girls and boys.
45 cm - the length is slightly longer, but it also suits young girls and looks very romantic, especially if the jewelry is worn with a heart-shaped pendant.
The standard sizes are a chain length of 50 centimeters and it will fit almost everyone. It is worth buying it as a gift if you are in doubt.
55 cm and more is suitable for a group of people who are fairly large or tall. This is a kind of "extension" for the figure and neck.
Length 60-70 is very rare. If you are a fan of long jewelry, then it is better to make them on an individual order.
You can choose the size of the chain yourself. This will not take much time, and you will already know exactly what length to look for.
So, before going to the store, just wrap the thread around your neck and fix it at the length you are going to wear the jewelry. Then remove the thread and measure it. Since the length of the chain must be a multiple of five, you will need to round the resulting amount to five, up. Most importantly, don't forget to take a ruler with you to the store and measure your favorite product just in case.
If you buy jewelry as a gift, then it will be even easier to pick it up. For a young girl, choose a short chain - and you certainly can't go wrong. And if the one to whom you are giving a gift is older, then there can be no other options but to give jewelry of medium length or even longer.
The length should also match the clothes. For example, with a deep neckline, a short chain is recommended, while the higher the neckline, the longer the jewelry can be.
Thickness
Length is not the only criterion by which you should choose your chain. Width is also very important. It is measured in millimeters.
2-3 mm - the thinnest chains. Well suited for those who have a graceful neck.
4-5 mm - standard thickness. Pendants and other jewelry are usually worn on such chains.
From 7 mm and more - quite thick chains that are usually worn without any additional jewelry.
Choosing the thickness of the chain is quite simple. As a rule, the younger the girl, the more a thin chain suits her. And vice versa - the older the woman, the larger the size she needs. For men, any thickness is suitable, except for the thinnest.
The point, however, is not only in age, but also in physique. Short and thin jewelry shortens the neck, and it seems thicker than it really is. Therefore, this type of chain is suitable only for thin people.A long chain, on the contrary, gives harmony and suits overweight people.
What to wear
A lot here depends on your preferences and on the length and width of the chain you wear. The pendant will always look interesting, but it is important to remember that too thin chains are not very suitable for this.
Otherwise, the same principle applies here as in choosing the length - the longer the pendant you choose, the more it visually lengthens and gives harmony.
It is also worth remembering that the color of the pendant must match the chain. For example, yellow and red gold jewelry is harder to pair with pendants, while white gold is more versatile. Under silver, it is worth picking up pendants of the same color.
If you are an adherent of the classics, then, of course, the entire ensemble of jewelry should remain in the same scale. And vice versa - if one-color jewelry seems boring to you, you have the right to combine completely different colors and attract attention. Weight is also important - the more grams your jewelry weighs, the harder it will be to wear.
It is also important how exactly you wear the purchased chain with clothes. For example, women's short chains are quite versatile, they can be worn with almost any outfit, except for sweaters covering the throat and other similar clothes. More and more thick and long chains are coming into fashion, in which you can appear both at work and at a party. This jewelry is versatile and goes with almost any outfit and style.
Otherwise, the size and shape of your pendant depends entirely on the outfit and event. If you work in an office, then the most ordinary, classic pendant without bright inserts, for example, with a droplet, will suit a business suit.It will add elegance and beauty to your style.
With an evening dress, you can be freer, although the classics, of course, are always in fashion. Another win-win option is a retro-style pendant. She looks especially impressive if your outfit is in harmony with her. Be that as it may, such a pendant will definitely draw attention to you and emphasize your originality.
Fans of the avant-garde will suit atypical products. For example, a pendant in the form of a honeycomb or a bright rhombus, which depicts Chinese characters. Such pendants give individuality, so they should be chosen by everyone according to your taste.
If you wear a pectoral cross, then during parties and working days it is worth hiding it under your clothes. Still, this is too personal a thing to show it to people. On top of the clothes, you can wear another chain with a pendant.
It is also worth remembering that the color of the jewelry should match the color of the clothes under which you put it on. Catchy, bright pendants are more suitable for plain and calm colors, and classics can be worn with almost any outfit.
Care
Everyone has different preferences for when to wear a chain around their neck. Someone takes it off as soon as he comes home, and some people do not part with their favorite jewelry even in a dream. But sometimes it is still worth taking it off, at least for minimal maintenance.
In order for the product to serve you as long as possible, you need to follow a few simple rules. First, keep away from any chemicals. Secondly, any alloys do not respond well to sudden changes in temperature, so do not allow this. Thirdly, the chain should be washed from time to time in a solution of diluted soap and a couple of drops of ammonia, and then wiped dry with a towel.