16 Inch Necklace - It would take more room than we have here to describe the myriad ways you could wear this versatile sterling silver and pearl lariat necklace. Gorgeous 8mm white freshwater cultured rice pearls are suspended on two short (1.5- and 2-inch) sterling silver chains to create the lariat style of this 16-inch sterling silver necklace. Spring ring clasp. We see this on brides, graduates, career girls, moms...you see where we're going.