Chain Size Guide

Bico chains and necklaces come in a variety of lengths to give you the fit and look you want. Most come in varying lengths from as short as 15 inches all the way up to 25 inches long. A few are only in one size but are adjustable to different lengths.

Chain lengths indicate the total distance all the way from one end to the other when unclasped and opened up straight. The term "Size" on all product pages refers to the chain's length in inches. To find a chain's width, read the product description for that particular chain.

Remember that your pendant will hang below the bottom of the chain.

How to Find the Perfect Length Bico Chain:

First, decide if you want your pendant to rest high, close to you neck, or to hang lower on you chest. Consider if the pendant needs to show underneath an open shirt collar or will hang over a shirt. Some people like to get one shorter chain and one longer chain to accommodate different clothing.

If you already have a chain or necklace that fits the way you want, simply open it up, lay it flat and straight, and measure it from one end to the other.

Alternatively, use a headphone cord or a piece of string, fish line, or floss, and place it around your neck like a necklace. Stand in front of a mirror to find the best length. Hold the desired length on the long end of the cord with your finger and then measure with a ruler from the cord's end to your finger.

Chain Width (Thickness)

Bico chain and necklace styles represent a range of thicknesses (widths) from thin to thick. Each style of Bico chain comes in a single width. You can find a chain's width in the individual chain's product description. Looking at a ruler, or measuring a chain you already own, may help you visualize how thick or thin a chain is.