The snake chain at 6mm occupies the sweet spot between a delicate chain and a statement piece: substantial enough to wear alone as a bold metal necklace, fine enough to layer beneath or alongside heavier chains without overpowering them. In rhodium over brass at 18 inches with lobster claw clasp and extender, the chain sits below the collarbone - a versatile drop for most necklines. The snake chain's smooth, continuous surface reflects light uniformly along its length, which is why it reads differently than a link chain of equivalent width: the reflection is unbroken, which gives even a modest width considerable visual presence.