How does everyone measure a necklace like this??? I measure the straps plus the straight across measurement of the embroidered piece. I consider the rest of the depth of the necklace to be a drop - in this case 5 inches. Using my measuring techniqie, this necklace will hang like an 18-inch necklace.
I also finished another embroidered necklace for the ETSY Beadweavers June 2013 challenge entitled "June Bride." I wanted to keep it simple and sort of delicate looking. I used German glass cabochons for the center stone and the "flowers" and "buds." The background is done is cream 11/0 beads. The stems and leaves are done in champagne-colored 11/0 beads. The outline beads are a light gray rainbow color, but they look they are medium blue. I scattered 2.5mm Swarovski crystals and 3mm Czech fire polish beads in "Alexandrite" throughout the piece for interest and some shine. The necklace straps are beadwoven in a diamond design using the same seed beads and the Alexandrite fire polish beads. The clasp is a simple sterling silver ring and toggle. This necklace also measures 18 inches using my method, with a 3-inch drop.