17" average length of a Fresh Water Pearl Necklace hand-strung with knots in between each pearl, closed with a lobster Metal based clasp and an extension chain averaging 1" in length. As a result of our natural dying process, some of the pearls' tones are fabulously easy to combine among colors. For example, if you buy the burgundy colored necklace, it will go exquisitely well with fuchsia or purple bracelets; if you are buying the peacock blue or gray necklaces, it will match beautifully with the iron bracelets; and the forest green will do so with the patina color.