Choker is handmade with 14k Gold Filled or Sterling Silver Argentium-not tarnish thin 16 gauge (.051″=1.30 mm) round wire _Read More with a hook clasp, according to your size and specification. The choker length is without hook closure. For example, the choker 16″ size is actual circumference length 16″ . You can chose the choker size between 13″ – 23″. All sizes from Petite to Plus size. If you would like a choker with thicker wire, for hanging the heavy/big pendant, visit our Choker-12gauge selection. To help you find the choker right size in inches, use a cloth measuring tape, or a piece of string/shoe lace, which you can mark off, and then measure while flat. I suggest you measure loosely around your neck right around the soft area just above the collarbone. If you like it closely fitted, this is the size you want, you can add an inch for a looser fit. It is all your preference. Use a cloth measuring tape, or a piece of string/shoe lace, which you can mark off, and then measure while flat. WIRE thickness is measured in gauges. The thickness of the wire increases as the gauge number decreases. (ex. 12 gauge wire is thicker than 16 gauge wire, 20gauge wire is thicker than 22 gauge wire, etc.) If you’d like a custom pendant, call us for a quote (847) 312 243nine info{at}wirename.com 12 gauge=.081″=2.05 mm 16 gauge=.051″=1.30 mm You can chose the choker size between 13″ – 23″. All sizes from Women’s Petite to Women’s Plus size.
