Jewelry Making Tips and Resources
Necklace lengths
| Collar | 12"–13" | V-neck; off the shoulder |
| Choker | 14"–16" | Any neckline |
| Princess | 17"–18" | Crew, boat or high neckline |
| Matinee | 20"–24" | Casual or business wear |
| Opera | 28"–32" | Evening; doubles as choker |
| Rope | 40"–45" | Evening |
| Lariat | Over 48" | Evening; doubles over on itself; combinations |
Safety in the studio
Society of American Silversmiths - A Metals Workshop Safety Report: Safety and Substitutes is a great article on safety in the studio with many common sense guidelines that apply equally as well in any workshop.