Necklace vs Chokers: Choosing The Right One

Necklaces and chokers do different jobs. One frames your neckline; the other frames you. Here's how to choose — and when to wear both at once.

The choker: 35–40cm

Sitting high on the neck, a choker is confident and a little bit fashion. It loves open necklines — scoop tops, shirts with a few buttons undone, off-the-shoulder anything. A dense chain like the Maren Herringbone worn short is the modern way in: liquid metal, zero fuss.

The classic necklace: 45–50cm

This is the everyday sweet spot — it sits just below the collarbone, works with literally every neckline, and carries a pendant beautifully. The Teardrop Necklace is our go-to here: one drop of polished metal that goes with everything you own.

Or refuse to choose

The best answer is usually both: choker tight, pendant longer, 5–7cm apart. Two lengths, one metal, instant editorial. (More on that in our layering guide.)

Whatever you pick, make it life-proof

All Ava Lockhart pieces are waterproof, hypoallergenic and backed by our Lifetime Color Warranty — if a piece ever loses its color, we replace it. Browse every length in the necklace collection.