Finding the right necklace length is all about how you want your jewellery to sit and how you want to wear it. At BLUE BILLIE, our necklaces and chains are designed to be worn alone, layered together, or personalised with symbols and letters.
Our most common necklace lengths are 40 cm, 45 cm and 60 cm, giving you different ways to build your everyday jewellery wardrobe.
Not sure which one is right for you? Here’s our guide to finding your BLUE BILLIE necklace length.
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OUR MOST WORN LENGTHS40 cm — Close to the neckA 40 cm necklace sits close to the skin, around the neckline and upper collarbone. It’s an easy length to wear on its own and a natural starting point for layering. Our Thin Chain, Fine Chain, and Mini Sun Necklace are all available in 40 cm. The Mini Sun Necklace is designed specifically to sit close to the skin for an effortless everyday look. Wear it: on its own for a minimal look, or as the shortest piece in a layered combination. 45 cm — Your everyday lengthA 45 cm necklace gives you a little more space while still keeping the chain relatively close to the neckline. It’s an easy everyday length and works especially well with our statement chains and symbols. Our Thin Chain Gold is available in both 40 cm and 45 cm, while the Rope Chain Gold comes in 45 cm. Wear it: alone, with a symbol or letter, or layered with a shorter chain. 60 cm — More space for layeringA 60 cm necklace sits lower on the chest, creating more space between your necklace and neckline. It works well when you want a longer layer or want your pendant to sit lower. Our Fine Chain Necklace Gold and Fat Collect Chain Silver are both available in 60 cm, making them easy pieces to use when building a layered look. Wear it: as a longer layer, with a pendant, or on its own when you want the necklace to make more of a statement. HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR LENGTHThe easiest way to find your preferred length is to think about where you want the necklace to sit. If you like your jewelry close to the neckline, 40 cm is a good place to start. If you want an everyday chain with a little more room, try 45 cm. For a lower, more relaxed look or a longer layer, 60 cm gives you more space. Blue Billie also offers the Plain Chain in 80 cm for an extra-long look. Keep in mind that the same length can look slightly different depending on your neck, clothing and the size of the chain or pendant. If you already own a necklace you love, lay it flat and measure it from end to end, including the clasp. You can use this measurement as a reference when choosing your next BLUE BILLIE piece. |
HOW TO LAYER YOUR NECKLACESWhen layering, choose different lengths so that each necklace has space to stand out. A simple combination is to start with a shorter 40 cm chain and add a 60 cm or 80 cm necklace underneath. Mix different chains, symbols and textures to create a combination that feels personal to you. Read Our Necklace Layering Guide HereCHOOSING A CHAIN FOR YOUR PENDANTThe right chain can change how a symbol or letter sits and feels. For a close-to-the-neck look, pair a symbol with a 40 cm Thin Chain or Mini Sun Necklace. For more space around your pendant, a 45 cm or 60 cm chain gives it more room to sit. Our chains are designed to work with BLUE BILLIE Charms and Helium Letters, so you can create a necklace that feels personal to you. The Thin Chain is designed to be worn with symbols and letters, while the Rope Chain is also made to work with our Symbols and Letters. For something more personal, try the Helium Letters on the Fat Collect Chain. The Helium Fat Necklace is available in 40 cm, 45 cm or 60 cm, so you can choose how you want your letter to sit. MAKE IT YOURSWear one piece, combine different lengths, add a Symbol or personalise your chain with a Helium Letter. Build your jewellery wardrobe around the pieces you reach for every day. |
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