Long Necklace

Long necklaces have different names depending on their style, length, and design. The most popular ones:

• Opera: Measuring between 28 and 36 inches, this pearl necklace is ideal for formal dinners or parties. Even when worn on their own, they steal the show with elegance and sophistication.
• Sautoir: Typically longer than 36 inches, they are designed to either be worn as is, looped around the neck multiple times, or tied in a knot. They are usually made from gold and often include a variety of jewels.
• Lariat: A long chain of various lengths that uses a unique clasp design to loop around the neck and then leave a long chain draping down the front.

You will find that each of these necklaces has a valuable space in your jewellery collection. One day, you may want to wear a simple lariat to work, and the next, a sophisticated opera for dinner, followed by a sautoir for the weekend.

Yes, they definitely are!

People in NZ and worldwide are embracing long statement necklaces to express their individuality more than ever before; with striking pendants and bold chains, these necklaces are certainly here to stay.

On the other hand, long, refined chain necklaces are becoming more popular too. Sometimes, all it takes is one long, beautiful chain for the entire outfit and your confidence to get a boost, no matter how minimalistic.

Different materials are always being experimented with to keep long necklaces fresh. From mixed metals to colourful gemstones, the boundaries continue to be pushed, keeping long necklaces on the NZ map in 2025 and beyond.

For formal events such as weddings, a beautiful long necklace can be your statement piece to take your outfit to the next level and turn heads as you make your way through the crowds.

Casual outfits deserve some love, too, so pair jeans and a T-shirt with a long necklace to make it chic and effortlessly put together.

A long necklace can be the finishing touch to turning a seemingly plain monochromatic office outfit into something with more oomph while remaining professional and appropriate.

You can choose whatever necklace length you like. However, to pick one that flatters the neckline best, you must consider some things.

A longer necklace, for example, a pendant that falls between 20 to 24 inches, works great with a high neckline like a turtleneck. This forms a nice vertical line to elongate the silhouette.

For scoop or V-necks, a shorter necklace that hits about 16 to 18 inches sits on the collarbone perfectly and draws attention to the flattering area of the neck.

A long necklace will elongate the body of those with broader shoulders, while a choker necklace is best for small frames.

However, remember this is simply a guide to those new to the long necklace scene to inspire them to find the best place to start. Through the years, you will find what necklace lengths work best for you in terms of appearance and practicality.

Yes, they do, with the power of illusion!

The eye is drawn downward, making your neck and upper body look longer. You can also layer it with a shorter neckline like V-necks and scoop necks to help accentuate your height.

As you can see, long necklaces hold a lot of power, so shop our New Zealand collection and don't miss out!