Simons
Snake-Link Chain Necklace
This Simons exclusive snake-link chain necklace, designed in Canada, is a silver metal necklace measuring 16.75 inches (42.5 cm) in length with an adjustable extender chain and clasp. It is worn around the neck as a jewelry accessory. Customer reviews rate it 4 out of 5 stars, but one review notes the chain is tight and broke when removed from its packaging.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Size
Specifications
Add a bright touch to your outfits with this gorgeous snake-link chain necklace featuring an adjustable extender chain and clasp.
Adjustable extender chain and clasp, snake-link design
- Material
- Metal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- snake-link chain design
- adjustable extender chain with clasp
- Simons exclusive design
- designed in Canada
- 16.75 inch length
Product Insights
The Simons Snake-Link Chain Necklace is a $19 CAD costume piece with a smooth, reflective snake chain that works across minimalist, layered, professional, and chunky stack styles, thanks to an extender offering a 16.75–19.75'' length range for choker or princess wear, effortless tool-free adjustment, and a uniform metal appearance for stacking control. However, buyers report the chain kinks and breaks in daily wear, catches and pulls hair, and the plated finish tarnishes when exposed to perfume, lotion, or water, requiring a last-on-first-off routine and careful storage (hang on a hook, use a drinking straw for travel) to avoid damage and tangling. The necklace also pinches and pulls hair, limiting its suitability for all-day wear, and is best viewed as costume jewelry with a limited lifespan.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Snake-link chains are prone to kinking and breaking, and one review reports this chain broke when removing it from the package.
- Hair catching
- Snake-link chains are known to catch and pull hair, even with shorter styles.
- Tarnishing
- The plated finish tarnishes when exposed to perfume, lotion, or water.
- Value
- At $19 CAD, the necklace is a plated base-metal fashion piece with limited lifespan.
- Styling
- Smooth, reflective snake chain works across minimalist, layered, professional, and chunky stack styles.
- Length adjustability
- The adjustable extender chain and clasp add length to the 16.75-inch (42.5 cm) base chain, typically providing about 1 to 3 inches of extra length so the necklace can be worn from near-choker tightness to approximately 19.75 inches at a lower mid-chest or princess drop. The extender only adds length, so 16.75 inches (42.5 cm) is the shortest setting.
- Stacking control
- Extender setting positions the chain as top or middle stack layer.
- Visual continuity
- The extender chain is typically made in the same silver-tone metal as the main chain, so the silver-toned finish continues through the back of the necklace.
- Effortless adjustment
- Adjusting length requires no tools and takes seconds, with precise ring positions.
- Care
- Last-on-first-off routine prevents cosmetic residues and chlorine from damaging the plated finish.
- Storage & travel
- Hang the chain on a hook for storage and use a drinking straw for travel to avoid kinks and tangles.
- Comfort
- One buyer found the chain very short and said it felt like choking until an extender was added.
- Finish
- The silver-tone snake-link chain has a bright, reflective finish that adds a bright touch to outfits.
- Tarnishing
- The silver-toned plated finish can tarnish or darken over time, and it can leave a faint green mark on some skin with regular sweat and perfume exposure. Wiping with a soft cloth after wear and removing before swimming, heavy sweating, or applying perfume and lotion helps minimize this.
- Repairability & returns
- Snake-link chains typically do not repair cleanly; a repaired link usually stays visible and kinked and remains a weak point. Simons' listing offers easy returns but does not advertise a repair or replacement service for this piece.
Product record
- Title
- Snake-Link Chain Necklace
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Snake-Link Chain Necklace: Choose this if you want a thin, flat silver snake-link chain with a smooth, reflective finish that sits close to the base of the neck in a choker-like position. Its 16.75-inch (42.5 cm) length plus an adjustable extender chain with a lobster-style clasp offers some fit flexibility, and it comes in one size. Note the material is listed only as metal without a specific type, so check care details if you have sensitivities.[1,3,4] | Fine Tube-Insert Chain: Choose this if you want a very fine, delicate chain necklace with a single small curved tube pendant in a polished, reflective finish. It measures 18 inches (45.5 cm) in one size and includes a lobster clasp with a short adjustable extender chain. It is offered in Silver and Assorted variants; the gold finish version is gold plated brass while the silver finish version is brass.[5,6] | Snake-Link Two-Row Chain: Choose this if you want a pre-layered, two-row silver-tone look in one piece: the brass necklace pairs a flat snake-style upper chain with a longer, finer lower strand threaded with small cylindrical tube beads. It measures 18 inches (46 cm) and comes in one size with an adjustable extender chain and lobster clasp for fine-tuning the fit. Note that it is brass rather than a precious metal, and the polished finish is described from product images as bright and reflective.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A single thin snake-link chain necklace laid flat in a near-circular arrangement, showing the chain body and an attached short extender chain with a small teardrop end.
- Overall shapeThin continuous snake-link chain arranged in an open circle occupying the central area of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Chain textureFlat, tightly woven snake-link surface with a smooth reflective finish visible along the chain edge.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Clasp and junctureSmall lobster-style clasp and a metal junction piece connecting the chain to the extender, located at the top-right of the necklace circle.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Extender chainShort linked extender chain with a small teardrop-shaped metal end piece hanging from it.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.06 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.88 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; the necklace is centered and fully visible.
- BackgroundUniform off-white to very light gray seamless background with slight texture visible at high zoom.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even diffuse lighting producing faint soft shadows beneath the chain, highlighting the reflective surface.
- Shot compositionTop-down product shot with the necklace arranged into a near-perfect circle and positioned centrally in the frame.
Colors
metallic silver· chain body#F4F4F4metallic silver· extender and clasp#F5F5F5- Overall shapeThin continuous snake-link chain arranged in an open circle occupying the central area of the image.
- 02
Product
A thin, flat, reflective silver chain worn closely at the base of the neck, visible across the upper chest of a white mannequin.
- Chain profileVery narrow, flat, ribbon-like chain running as a single continuous loop around the neck and resting close to the throat in a choker position.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.06 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, highly reflective metallic surface producing thin highlights along the length of the chain.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible junctionSmall rectangular join or slightly thicker segment visible at the front-right portion of the chain where links or a clasp may connect.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.10 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a white mannequin bust on a white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Mannequin bustUpper torso and neck of a white matte mannequin used to display the necklace; mannequin surface shows fine texture and no additional styling.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.35 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white background with soft, even studio lighting; subtle shadowing under the chain and on the lower sides of the neck.
- Shot compositionCentered, tightly cropped frame focusing on upper chest and neck; necklace is positioned near the top third of the image.
Colors
metallic silver· chain#D5D5D4- Chain profileVery narrow, flat, ribbon-like chain running as a single continuous loop around the neck and resting close to the throat in a choker position.
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
Tight and broke when removing from the package
The necklace had a very short chain that makes me feel like I'm choking. I added a necklace extender from the craft store, and that fixed the issue. When I removed the necklace from the package, the chain broke. Luckily it was easy to fix. I tightened all the chains and had no issues afterall. Looks rich on.
Très beau
Élégant et simple!
Très joli
Conforme à l'image. J'adore le look.
Reddit Insights
2 threads · r/ThriftStoreHauls, r/jewelryReddit users generally advise against snake-link chains due to their fragility, tendency to kink and break, and propensity to catch hair, though some appreciate their aesthetic.
Most commenters warn that snake chains are fragile, break easily, and catch hair, making them impractical for daily wear, though some users still like the style.
Themes
Use Cases
- Fashion accessory for occasional wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Herringbone and Singapore chains
Snake chains are grouped with herringbone and singapore as fragile styles that share similar drawbacks in durability and repairability.
Source Threads
Hair-pulling issue with snake link necklaces
I love the way that link looks but it always pinches and pulls my hair, so I can't wear it.
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