6mm White Gold Tennis Choker or a 12mm Cuban Choker? How to Choose

Pick the tennis row if you want light in one clean line, and the 12mm Cuban if you want a band of pavé. They are SKRT's two White Gold statement chokers, both close with a triple lock, and both shine hard. The real difference is shape, so the choice comes down to how you dress and how you like a choker to sit.

Side by side

The 6mm tennis choker is one row of round settings, each held in its own small White Gold prongs, linked so the row bends at every setting. Up close, as below, you can count them. The Cuban Link Choker/ Necklace in White Gold - 12mm is twice as wide: flat, interlocking Cuban links with tiny round settings paved across every face, closed by an iced box. One reads as a string of separate sparks. The other reads as a continuous strip of glitter.

How each one sits at the throat

Because the tennis row hinges at every setting, it follows the curve of the neck closely, even at 13 or 14 inches. The Cuban behaves like a band. Its links lie flat against each other, so at choker length it sits as a collar and holds its shape. A wide band also takes up more room around the neck than a thin row at the same number, so if you are deciding between two choker lengths in the Cuban, choose the longer one. In the photo below, the 12mm sits snug around the neck like a collar.

Which one matches your jewelry box

Look at what you already wear. If your favorites are fine chains, small studs and a slim bracelet, the tennis row joins them naturally, and it moves easily from a white tee to a slip dress. If you reach for hoops, chunky rings and oversized tees, the Cuban is already your language. Both sit well against a strapless or off-shoulder top. With a crew neck, the tennis row is easier, because a 12mm band competes with the neckband unless you wear it longer.

Lengths, and the one gap

The tennis choker runs 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 inches, so it also works as a long necklace. The Cuban runs from 13 to 22. For either, 14 inches is the classic SKRT choker position and 16 sits at the base of the neck. Measure with string and check the SKRT Size Guide. If 15 inches is not available in the tennis choker, 16 is the closest step up, and with a 6mm row a little extra room is the comfortable side to err on.

Matching the wrist, either way

Each choker has a bracelet that repeats it. The Diamond Tennis Bracelet in White Gold - 6mm carries the same row to the wrist, and the Diamond Cuban Link Bracelet in White Gold - 12mm does the same for the Cuban. You can also wear both chokers at once, the tennis row higher and the Cuban lower, as long as you leave a clear gap between them.

Same care for both

Both are heavy 18K gold plating in White Gold over a 316L stainless steel core, hypoallergenic for most skin, and both are backed by SKRT's Lifetime Guarantee. A choker sits where perfume and makeup land, so fasten it after both have dried. Wipe it with a microfiber cloth when it comes off. Once a month, soak it 2 to 3 minutes in lukewarm water with a drop of mild dish soap, brush the settings gently, rinse and pat dry. No pools, hot tubs, saltwater or long hot showers. Full routine on the Care Instructions page.

Quick answers

Is a 12mm Cuban choker much bigger than a 6mm tennis choker?

Twice as wide. The tennis row is a fine line of separate settings, and the Cuban is a broad band covered in pavé.

Which one is dressier?

The tennis row leans dressier and works with evening clothes. The Cuban leans casual and bold, though both suit a strapless top.

Can I wear a tennis choker and a Cuban choker together?

Yes. Put the thinner tennis row higher, the Cuban lower, and leave a few inches between them.

A fine line of light at the throat. See the Diamond Tennis Choker/ Necklace in White Gold - 6mm, or browse every width in Tennis Chokers for Her.