the average length for a choker is 15-16 inches. other popular lengths are classified in the following groups:

princess: 18" (a great choice for boat neck tops or large pendants.)

matinee: 23-26" (looks great with a plunging neckline.)

opera: 30-36"

rope: 36" or longer

these measurements include the ENTIRE length of the necklace.

the average size for a feminine finger will be between 6-8. men wear 9-12 typically.

to find your ring size, use a tape measure around your finger and choose a standard ring size that measures closest to that measurement. next, measure out a strip of paper about 1/2" thick and as long as the standard ring size you chose. tape it together and try it on. make sure it slides over your knuckle easily.

RING SIZE CONVERSION TABLE

for a rough idea...refer to this guide when choosing beaded pieces.

on a strand measuring 16 inches, the following number of beads will make up the unknotted length:

3mm will yield 128

4mm = 100

5mm = 80

6mm = 66

7mm = 57

8mm = 50

9mm = 45

10mm = 40

11mm = 36

12mm = 33

14mm = 29

16mm = 25

18mm = 23

20mm = 20

use this helpful inches to mm conversion guide when determining your perfect chain.

1/16" = 1.6 mm

1/8" = 3.2 mm

3/16" = 4.8 mm

1/4" = 6.3 mm

5/16" = 7.9 mm

3/8" = 9.5 mm

7/16" = 11.1 mm

1/2"= 12.7 mm

9/16" = 14.3 mm

5/8" = 15.9 mm

11/16" = 17.5 mm

3/4" = 19.0 mm

13/16" = 20.6 mm

7/8" = 22.2 mm

15/16" = 23.8 mm

1" = 25.4 mm