Snake Chain / Herringbone Necklace
Necklace Size Guide
Choose your length on the product page. Most of our necklaces come in 14" to 22", with an extender chain for a little extra adjustment.
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14" (35cm) – choker
Sits close around the base of the neck. -
16" (40cm) – collarbone
Falls just below the collarbone. Ideal for small pendants and initials. -
18" (45cm) – our most popular
Rests on the upper chest. The safest choice for a gift. -
20" (50cm) – relaxed
Sits a little lower, and is lovely for layering. -
22" (56cm) – longer
Mid-chest, for layering or a longer look.
In-between lengths (15", 17", 19" and 21") are available too. Most necklaces come with a 1" (2.5cm) extender, and some with 2" (5cm) – the product details say which.
How to measure: put a piece of string around your neck where you'd like the necklace to sit, then measure it flat.
Layering tip: choose lengths about 2" apart so each necklace sits on its own.
Need a longer chain? Email us at info@abiza.co.uk.
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A flat chain that lies smooth against the skin
The herringbone — also called a snake chain — is woven from tiny flat links that sit edge to edge, so it reads as one continuous ribbon rather than a chain. At 4mm it is wide enough to catch the light and narrow enough to wear every day, on its own or layered under a pendant.
Three Finishes, One Design
Choose 18K gold plated, 18K rose gold plated or silver. All three are PVD-plated over premium surgical-grade stainless steel, which is why the colour holds: the necklace is water, sweat and tarnish resistant, so it can stay on through showers, workouts and washing up without turning.
Snake Chain / Herringbone Necklace Details
- Chain: 4mm flat herringbone (snake) chain, smooth high-shine finish
- Base material: premium surgical-grade stainless steel (316L)
- Finish: Silver · 18K Gold Plated · 18K Rose Gold Plated (high-quality PVD plating)
- Length: 40cm + 5cm extender (16" + 2", adjustable)
- Closure: lobster clasp
- Water, sweat and tarnish free
- Hypoallergenic — no green skin
- In stock, ships the next business day
How to Wear It
A herringbone sits flat against the skin, so it works best on its own or as the shortest chain in a layer — give it room and let a longer pendant hang below it. That is how it is styled in the photographs, worn above our Big Baroque Pearl Necklace. Worth knowing: flat chains of this kind kink if they are twisted or folded, so store it lying flat or loosely coiled rather than knotted in a jewellery box. It arrives in our signature Abiza suede pouch, ready to give; add a ribboned gift box and a gift note at checkout. There is more in our guide to layering necklaces.
Care
The plating is water and tarnish resistant, so everyday wear is no problem. To keep the shine for longer, take it off before swimming, saunas or applying perfume and lotion, and store it flat in your Abiza pouch when it is not on. Read our guide to gold plated jewellery if you would like to know how the finish is made.
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- Big Baroque Pearl Necklace — the pearl drop layered with it in the photographs
- Minimalist Necklaces — more pieces that layer quietly
- Stainless Steel Jewellery — everything that won't tarnish
- Necklace Length Guide — every size explained
- Every order arrives gift-ready. The item details above tell you whether yours comes in our suede Abiza pouch or our signature gift box.
- Where the box isn't included, tick “Add Gift Box & Card” (£5) to have it boxed with a gift message.
- You can also send it straight to the recipient: just enter their address at checkout.
- UK Standard Delivery (Royal Mail): £3.50, free on UK orders over £75. Usually 2–3 working days after dispatch.
- UK Express Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 24): £6.50. Usually 1–2 working days after dispatch.
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- Our parcels are letterbox-sized and don't need a signature.
- Ordered as standard, without engraving, personalisation or a custom size? You can return it within 14 days of delivery, unworn and in its original packaging. Return postage is paid by you.
- If you add engraving or personalisation, or ask us for a custom length or size, the piece is made just for you and can't be returned or exchanged for a change of mind. See our Returns Policy for full details.
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