Teen Boys: Many teens wear a shorter chain for two reasons, they are a bit smaller in size or they want to make sure the pendant is visible to others. Please note, the taller or larger your body type, the longer your chain to fit around your neck. If you are a woman and prefer a longer chain that will not be visible with most tops, choose a 20 inch or longer. Women: If you like your pendant to sit just below your neck and visible with most tops, select an 18-inch chain. The shorter the length the higher up on our chest the pendant will sit.Ĭhildren and youth: A 16-inch chain is appropriate to wear for a first communion age child. Our necklaces are displayed in total length in inches.
Where do you prefer to wear your devotional jewelry? On display for everyone to see or tucked into your shirt, closer to your heart? There is no right or wrong way to wear your crucifix or miraculous jewelry, what makes you feel comfortable is the right choice. The larger/taller the man, the larger he may prefer to wear his jewelry, so be sure to get out a ruler if you are unsure. If the pendant is one inch or more in height it is considered large enough for a man to wear. LARGE: Men (and women that prefer larger jewelry) These pendants are very close in size to a US nickel coin. Common sizes include 11/16 inch, 13/16 inch, 3/4 inch and 7/8 inch heights. Common pendant heights include 9/16th and 5/8 inch height.Ī medium sized medal is preferred by most women, youth boys and teen girls. The majority of pendants fall into the small to medium size range and are most commonly worn by women, older adolescents, and teen girls.įor small pendants, think of a pendant that is a bit smaller than a dime. These medals are typically no larger than your pinky nail or US coin dime size.Ĭommon pendant heights include 3/8 inch, ½ inch, and ¼ inch height. These are tiny pendants and are an excellent choice for small children or those looking to add a charm size devotional to an existing pendant. So how do you know what size to pick when purchasing a pendant online? See below for a quick guideĬHARM SIZE: Babies, Children, and Small Charms The taller the person the larger the pendant they can wear without seeming out of proportion.
When shopping for jewelry, consider personal preferences and body size. All the catholic jewelry sold on our site will be sized including the loop at the top of the medal.
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