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Herringbone Chain Guide: Wear Rules and Care
See how flat herringbone links are woven, which widths and lengths work, the one wear rule that protects the band, and how to style it.
What Is a Herringbone Chain?
A herringbone chain is woven from flat strips of metal laid in alternating chevron rows, like a tiny woven ribbon of gold. The finished chain has no visible links at all: it's one smooth, flat, continuous band that lies perfectly against the chest and pours across the skin like liquid gold.
The weave itself is ancient, the same chevron pattern used in textiles and flooring for centuries, and it remains one of the most formal, dressy looks in all of gold jewelry. Nothing catches light across a wider surface than a herringbone. When people describe a chain as looking "expensive," this is the style they're picturing.
The Herringbone Styles We Make
- Gold herringbone chain. The classic flat weave in solid gold. Our gold herringbone chain is the pure statement version of the style.
- Gold herringbone bracelet. The weave moves to the wrist, where it lies flat and fluid the whole day through. The gold herringbone bracelet is one of the most elegant bracelets in gold.
- Silky herringbone bracelet. A finer, silkier weave with extra drape. The silky herringbone bracelet is the refined version of the wrist style.
Width and Length: How to Choose
Width: herringbone is all about width, more than any other chain style. A 3mm herringbone is a delicate ribbon; a 6mm reads dressy; 10mm and up is where the style becomes unmistakable, a wide collar of liquid gold that looks like far more metal than the scale suggests because every millimeter is on display. The good news: herringbone is generally one of the more affordable ways to wear a wide gold look, because the flat weave spreads gold across a surface rather than building thickness.
Length: 16 to 18 inches for the choker-style collar fit, 20 inches for the standard, 22 to 24 inches to let the weave lie across the chest in full view. Herringbone is worn to be seen flat, so slightly shorter lengths often look better than on other styles.
The One Rule: Never Bend It
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