Guide to Necklace Length, Terminology & Definition

Every wonder what name a certain length of necklace is given - below are a few definitions:

• Collar - or Dog Collar - 12-13" and sits closely around the neck
  
• Choker - approximately 14-16" and sits above the collar bones
• Princess - approximately 17-19" and sits just below the collar bones
• Matinee - approximately 20-24" and hangs above the cleavage
  
• Opera - approximately 25-36" and hangs to the cleavage
• Sautoir - (also known as Rope) approximately 40"+ and hangs to the waistline
  

and a Bib Necklace is a layered or multi-strand necklace of variable lengths ranging from choker to opera.