A chain necklace works when the link design is strong enough to stand on its own - when the metal itself is the statement rather than a delivery mechanism for a pendant. This circular link chain from Rachel Zoe is that kind of piece: round links in 14K gold over brass, sized to read clearly at a distance without becoming chunky. The 14-inch length sits at the base of the throat, a choker-adjacent position that has returned to prominence in current styling. Lobster claw clasp with extender to adjust length. Wear it alone as a clean metal statement, or layer it as the base of a chain stack. The circular link is a classic chain vocabulary that functions in both contexts.