While some may find the chain too short, I actually think if it were any longer, it could get lost in the "V" of a collar. It won't with a plain "V" neck or anything open-necked though. The two rings measure 3" across and the chains on both sides are 7" in length. With the ring and lobster-claw, it is a full 18" long and I have other pieces that long that are just fine. This is a bold, different necklace and I really like it a lot!