Simons
Snake-Link Two-Row Chain
Brass two-row snake-link chain necklace with an adjustable extender and a lobster clasp. The design features an upper flat snake-link chain and a lower finer chain with small cylindrical spacer beads, finished in a polished silver-tone. It measures 18 inches (46 cm) in length, with an extender for adjustable sizing.
- Material
- Brass
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Size
Specifications
Two-row snake-link chain necklace in brass with adjustable length and clasp closure.
Adjustable extender chain, clasp closure, snake-link design, two-row construction.
- Material
- Brass
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- snake-link chain design
- two-row chain design
- brass construction
- adjustable extender chain
- clasp closure
- 18 inch length
Product Insights
The Snake-Link Two-Row Chain from Simons, at $25 CAD, provides an instant layered look with a glossy finish that continuously catches light, enabling versatile styling alone or with a pendant. However, the snake-link design leads to hair pulling and pinching, and the brass base darkens naturally, causing harmless green residue on skin. The two-row construction adds slight rigidity, and kinks are permanent, requiring flat storage and removal before sleep to preserve the chain. Despite these tradeoffs, the low price and pre-layered, evolving patina make it a low-commitment choice for those prioritizing aesthetic over durability.
Verified claims
- Hair pulling
- Buyers report hair pulling from the snake-link design.
- Financial risk
- At $25 CAD, the necklace is a low-commitment trial piece.
- Layered design
- The two-row design pairs an upper flat snake-link chain with a lower finer chain accented by small cylindrical spacer beads, creating an instant layered look with a glossy surface that catches light continuously.
- Styling versatility
- Worn alone or with a pendant, the two-row chain offers versatile styling.
- Care
- Flat storage and removal before sleep or heavy activity help prevent kinking; a wax coating helps delay tarnish.
- Tarnish
- Brass darkens naturally; raw brass dulls in days without coating.
- Green residue
- Greenish skin residue is harmless and confirms uncoated brass.
- Kinking
- Snake-link chains can kink permanently and become unrepairable when sharply bent, and the two-row construction does not remove that risk.
- Styling convenience
- Single clasp delivers a pre-layered two-chain look.
- Allergens
- Copper in brass may cause harmless green residue; test if you have sensitive skin.
- Extender limits
- The chain measures 18 inches (46 cm); its adjustable extender allows limited length adjustment, but the snake-link itself cannot be shortened permanently beyond the extender range.
- Drape and rigidity
- The two-row construction may add slight rigidity compared to a single-row snake chain, though it is still delicate.
- Light reflection
- Interlocking plates catch light continuously, making chain appear broader and brighter than flat chains.
- Layered look
- Two-row construction gives layered look and fills neckline, layers smoothly under clothing.
- Patina
- An intentionally cultivated tarnish or green patina creates a unique, evolving surface character.
- Chain interaction
- A pendant can slide to center on the smooth snake chain; buyers report hair pulling from the snake-link design.
- Versatile design
- The two-row chain delivers an instant layered look, a polished silver-tone finish, and adjustable length.
- Daily wear suitability
- Based on user experiences, this two-row snake chain is still considered delicate and not recommended for daily wear.
- Sensitive skin
- Brass is generally considered nickel-free but may contain trace amounts of nickel; sensitive skin may still react to the copper content in brass.
- Tarnish accelerants
- Perfume, lotion, hairspray, and pool or hot tub chlorine accelerate brass tarnish; putting the necklace on after a beauty routine and removing it before swimming can add months of bright wear.
Product record
- Title
- Snake-Link Two-Row Chain
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Snake-Link Two-Row Chain: Choose this if you want a two-row necklace in a bright silver-tone finish, combining a flat snake-style upper chain with a finer lower chain accented by small cylindrical spacer beads. It measures 18 inches (46 cm) and is made of brass, with an adjustable extender chain and lobster clasp for fit flexibility. It comes only in one size, in Silver or Assorted colorways.[1,2,3] | Snake-Link Chain Necklace: Choose this if you want a thin, flat silver snake-link chain with a smooth, highly reflective finish that sits close to the base of the neck in a choker position. It measures 16.75 inches (42.5 cm) and includes an adjustable extender chain with a lobster-style clasp, and it comes in one size. Note that the composition is listed only as metal without specifying the type.[4,5,6] | Triple-Row Chain: Choose this if you want a ready-layered look: three silver-tone chains — a flat, reflective band plus two finer twisted rope strands — sitting close to the neck in a choker-length arrangement. It measures 18 inches (45.5 cm) with an adjustable extender chain and clasp, and comes in one size in Silver and Assorted color variants. Note that the chain is listed simply as metal without a specified metal type.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Two-row silver-toned necklace shown hanging with an upper flat snake-style chain and a lower delicate chain threaded with evenly spaced small cylindrical tube beads.
- Upper chain geometrySingle continuous U-shaped flat snake-link chain forming the inner/upper row with a smooth, slightly curved profile and reflective surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Lower chain constructionLower, longer chain is a finer link chain with multiple small elongated cylindrical tube beads spaced along its length, creating a segmented visual rhythm.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (high) - Bead detailCylindrical tube beads are smooth and reflective, each bead oriented along the chain and separated by short lengths of fine chain.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (medium) - Metal finishBoth chains have a bright, reflective silver-metal appearance with small specular highlights along curved surfaces.
- Orientation and visible endsNecklace is shown hanging vertically from top edge with both rows visible; hardware clasps or connectors are not visible within the frame.
Other
Studio product shot on a plain white background with soft even lighting and faint product shadows; composition centers the hanging chains and crops out the top anchor points.
- Background and stagingPlain white background with no props or packaging visible; slight gray shadow beneath chains indicating directional lighting from above.
- Shot compositionVertical portrait crop centered on the paired chains; top of chains extends beyond the top edge of the frame while lower curves are fully visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft diffuse lighting produces even illumination and small specular highlights on metal surfaces without harsh shadows.
Colors
metallic silver· upper snake-link chainmetallic silver· lower beaded chain#C3C3C3- Upper chain geometrySingle continuous U-shaped flat snake-link chain forming the inner/upper row with a smooth, slightly curved profile and reflective surface.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a two-row silver-tone necklace chain showing a lobster clasp, an adjustable extender of round links ending in a teardrop tip, and two parallel chain strands with different profiles and small cylindrical spacers.
- Lobster claspSingle lobster-style spring clasp in a polished silver finish, attached to the end of one chain strand with an oval jump ring; clasp lies near the lower-center of the image.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Extender chainAdjustable extender composed of a series of uniform round links terminating in a small teardrop-shaped metal end cap; extender runs diagonally toward the upper-right corner.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Two parallel strandsTwo distinct parallel necklace strands visible: one flat snake-style ribbon chain and one thinner textured chain with small cylindrical spacer beads at intervals.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Spacer beadsSmall smooth cylindrical spacer beads placed intermittently along the thinner chain strand; each spacer has a polished silver appearance.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium) - Metal finishAll visible metal components have a reflective polished silver-tone finish producing small highlights and soft reflections.
Other
Studio shot on a seamless white background with soft directional lighting from upper-right producing faint shadows; image cropped to show chain detail diagonally across the frame.
- BackgroundUniform matte white background occupying the whole image, free of props except the necklace.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the upper-right creates subtle cast shadows beneath the chain and clasp, giving slight depth.
- Shot compositionDiagonal composition with chain elements running from lower-left toward upper-right; image framed to emphasize clasp and extender detail.
Colors
polished silver· chains and metal components#CCCCCC- Lobster claspSingle lobster-style spring clasp in a polished silver finish, attached to the end of one chain strand with an oval jump ring; clasp lies near the lower-center of the image.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/ThriftStoreHauls, r/jewelryReddit users have mixed experiences with snake-link chains, noting they can pinch hair and kink easily, though some find them decently strong and visually appealing.
Negative comments highlight frequent hair pulling, kinking, and difficulty of repair, while a positive comment mentions decent strength and a cord-like appearance.
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Compared To
vs Herringbone chain
Both are considered fragile and prone to kinking and hair pulling.
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.
u/RitaAlbertsonView thread →
Snake chains can be decently strong
Snake chains are also decently strong and resemble the look of a cord.
u/GroceryGeek20View thread →