What Is a Serpentine Chain?

Serpentine. The serpentine chain is formed from S-shaped links that have been flattened and attached together at the tip of each link. Together, the links form a flexible chain that can be worn as a shorter princess length, or even as a rope or lariat.

What is a serpentine chain look like?

Serpentine chains are identified by their distinctive “S” shaped links that are layered in a parallel design. Serpentine chains typically have a thinner profile and are pretty enough to wear alone, while also being perfect for layering.

Is a serpentine chain strong?

The wheat chain or Spiga chain (also known as the espiga chain), is one of the strongest chains. It features figure-eight-shaped links that point in the same direction, forming a braided look with squared edges. These are a popular lightweight gold chain that are resistant to kinks.