Matinee strands can vary in length from 20 to 24 inches but the most popular is the 22.
Pearl necklace matinee length.
Pearl matinee necklaces 20 to 24 inches long longer than the pearl princess necklace and just a bit shorter than an opera length pearl necklace the matinee pearl necklace is the right choice for casual or business dress.
At various times fashion dictates length.
The most common length for pearl necklaces it is well suited for wear with crew and high necklines.
Any necklace longer than opera length is typically considered a pearl rope and can be designed to create maximum versatility for the wearer such as one long necklace two layered necklaces or three shorter necklaces when wrapped around the neck multiple times.
Over the 20th and into the 21st century the 18 inch choker remains the most popular necklace.
The matinee length is in between the short and the long pearl strands it s neither here nor there and that s where its charm lies.
The pearl industry generally divides necklaces into 3 lengths.
Natural cultured imitation pearls.
See our 20 inch matinee and 24 inch matinee pearl necklaces pearl opera necklaces 28 to 34 inches long.
Cultured white natural pearls handknotted on silk matinee length of 20 5.
It also complements low plunging necklines.
The princess necklace is 17 19 inches in length.