Sterling Silver Snake Chain Necklace Price Per Foot

There is a quiet intelligence to a chain that moves exactly as you do. The snake chain is one of silversmithing's oldest continuous forms, its origins traceable through Ottoman bazaars, Rajasthani karigar lanes and the precision workshops of Jaipur's silver quarter, where each interlocking ring is drawn, annealed and set flush against its neighbour until the surface becomes almost liquid. This piece is worked in sterling silver, the standard of purity that silversmiths across India have long trusted for its workability and its cool, enduring lustre. At 1.5 mm in thickness, it sits at precisely the weight a good chain should: present without proclamation. The 5.75 g of silver lies close to the collarbone, fluid as water, the tubular links catching light and releasing it in slow, rolling increments as the wearer moves. Wear it alone against a silk kurta in ivory or blush for an evening that asks for restraint and intention. Alternatively, layer it with a longer oxidised silver pendant chain for a contemporary sensibility that still honours the metal's depth. Sold by the foot, this chain offers a practical rarity: the freedom to commission exactly the length you need, whether a neat 16-inch collar length or a longer 20-inch drop. The sterling silver will not tarnish quickly in ordinary wear, and a soft cloth is all it ever requires. Free size, finished to standard gauge throughout.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 1.5 mm Thick
• Weight: 5.75 g
• SKU: JWH27