I looked this over, and measured my necklaces, which include pearls, as well as chains with pendants. Ladies -- we need 13 - 14 inches of hanging space, in order for the pendants not to hit the holder, or other necklaces.  This one just comes up short .... by about 2-inches. Also, they could have designed it so that there would be hooks on both the door *and* the side of the necklace compartments -- then, it could possibly hold up to 24 necklaces, which would make it usable.  It's a shame -- because I would have gotten one for me and one for a gift ....