Types of Necklaces: A QVC^® Buyer’s Guide

Pendants & Chains

If you want necklaces that work with everything, start with pendants & chains. Pendants highlight a single focal point, like hearts & bars, initials, lockets, and modern symbols, while classic chains deliver a clean metal finish. Choose link styles like cable, box, rope, curb, or paperclip for different levels of shine & texture. Most pendants sit beautifully at 16 to 20 inches, so you can wear them with tees, blouses, and dresses.

Good to Know: Most pendants sit best at 16 to 20 inches. Add a small extender if you want flexibility across necklines.

Station, Frontal, and Strand

These designs add subtle sparkle & movement. Station necklaces space gemstones or beads along a fine chain for a light, airy look. Frontal styles place the detail across the front, which draws attention toward the face. Strand pieces give you a continuous line of pearls or beads that reads polished from every angle. Each style is easy to dress up or down, which makes them effortless day-to-night choices.

Choker, Collar, and Short Layers

Short lengths set the foundation for layering. Chokers & collars sit high on the neck & pair well with open collars, V-necks, and boat necks. A slim chain or bar at this length frames the face & leaves room for a longer pendant or station necklace beneath.

Everyday Mediums

For most wardrobes, 18 to 20 inches is the sweet spot. An 18-inch pendant feels timeless & works with many necklines. A 20-inch station or line style gives a little extra ease over crew necks & knits, and layers neatly with a shorter choker or collar.

Drama and Long Lines

Long necklaces add movement & can visually lengthen the torso. Look to 24, 30, and 36 inches for styling over sweaters & dresses. A long Y or lariat creates a flattering vertical line. Many long stations & beaded pieces can be doubled for an instant two-tier effect.

Bar, Y & Lariat, and Tennis

Sleek geometry & continuous sparkle live here. A bar necklace delivers a minimal horizontal line that layers cleanly with pendants & chains. Y & lariat styles, from delicate chains to gemstone drops, feel effortless & create a soft plunge that suits many necklines. Tennis necklaces provide a continuous line of stones for high impact, yet they remain classic & wearable.

Multi-Row, Statement, Bib, and Sets

When you want one piece to do the styling, choose multi-row, statement, or bib. Multi-row designs stack coordinated strands at fixed lengths for instant layering that help resist tangling. Statement & bib silhouettes bring scale, texture, and color with a single clasp. Prefer a ready-made pairing? Sets bundle a necklace with matching pieces, so you can get a polished look in one click.

Beaded, Cord, Tassel, and Coil

Texture brings character. Beaded strands range from luminous pearls to colorful gemstones & glass, adding warmth & dimension. Cord reads casual & light, a natural partner for pendants & warm-weather outfits. Tassel details add motion at the neckline or as a lariat finish. You will also see sculptural coil designs that wrap for a modern, artful statement.

Personalized & Meaningful

Make it yours with personalized styles & giftable motifs. Initials, nameplates, and engravable discs create a signature look, while birthstones, charms, and symbols add a personal story. Shopping for a milestone or season? Explore pieces curated for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, patriotic moments, and winter holidays to find on-theme designs that photograph beautifully.