A herringbone chain is a flat ribbon of silver: short slanted links set side by side in alternating directions, so the surface is continuous and mirror smooth. It is also sold as a flat ribbon chain, and the wider versions are often called magic herringbone.
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with copper for strength, and every chain here is stamped .925 â solid silver through the whole piece rather than a coating over base metal.
About Silver Herringbone Chains
Because it lies completely flat, a herringbone reflects light as one unbroken sheet rather than link by link â the effect people mean when they call it liquid silver. The trade-off is that the structure is unforgiving: a crease in the ribbon does not come back out, so it must not be twisted, folded or slept in.
Questions about Silver Herringbone Chains
Can a herringbone chain take a pendant?
It is not recommended. A pendant concentrates weight at one point on a flat ribbon and pulls the links out of alignment. A herringbone is worn on its own.
Why do herringbone chains kink?
The links are flat plates held edge to edge. Bending the chain sharply â sleeping in it, or pressing it into a tight box â creases the ribbon permanently. Store it flat or loosely coiled.
What is a magic herringbone?
The same construction in a wider, more flexible weave. It drapes a little more softly than a narrow herringbone and shows more of that unbroken shine.
What length chain should I choose?
On most adults a 16-inch chain sits at the base of the neck, 18 inches falls just below the collarbone, 20 inches reaches the top of the chest, and 22 to 24 inches sits over a shirt or sweater.
How do I stop sterling silver tarnishing?
Tarnish is a reaction with air and moisture, not a fault. Store the chain dry and away from the bathroom, keep it out of chlorine, and wipe it with a soft polishing cloth â the shine comes straight back.
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