Flat Snake Chain Bracelet

Does the gold flat snake chain survive a summer at the beach?

Yes, with a little care. The gold tone is a plating over stainless steel: sea water is fine, but sunscreen, perfume and chlorine wear a plating faster, so rinse and wipe it after the beach. The silver is bare steel.

Is the flat snake chain the most minimal chain Marco Maveri sells?

Yes. With no visible links, only a flat surface, it is the most minimal chain in the collection.

Which flat snake necklace length sits at the collarbone?

The 20 inch (51 cm). The 16 and 18 inch sit higher on the neck, and the 24 inch falls to mid-chest. If the length turns out wrong, send it back unworn within 30 days.

Is a 2mm flat snake chain right with a linen shirt?

Yes. 2 or 3 mm reads as a fine line with a linen shirt, while 4 or 5 mm stays visible under a collar.

Does a snake chain kink?

It can if folded hard or knotted. Hang it or lay it flat when you take it off, and avoid wrapping it tightly around your fingers.

Snake vs box chain: what is the difference?

A snake chain hides its links, so it reads as one smooth, flat surface with a single reflection. A box chain shows small square links and has more texture.

Can I put a pendant on a snake chain?

Yes, a light one, on the 3 to 5 mm. Choose a pendant whose loop is slightly wider than the chain, and avoid heavy pendants that could bend the flat chain.

Which bracelet length should I choose?

Measure your wrist and add about 2 cm (0.75 inch). The 7" suits most average wrists; the 6.25" is for a slim wrist and the 7.75" for a larger one.

I have a small wrist, what men's bracelet fits?

Look for short or adjustable sizes: the Flat Snake Chain Bracelet comes in 6.25 in (16 cm) for a slim wrist, the Bicycle Chain Link Bracelet from 6.25 in, and the Paperclip Link Bracelet is 16.5 cm with a 3.5 cm extender. The Cross Motif Cuff Bracelet suits a slim to average wrist.

I'm not sure if a bracelet is too much for a guy. What's subtle?

A thin chain bracelet of 3 to 5 mm, worn next to a watch, is about as subtle as men's jewelry gets. The Flat Snake Chain Bracelet, the Cuban Link Chain Bracelet (3 or 5 mm) or the Paperclip Link Bracelet. Steel, silver-tone or gold-tone to match the watch.

What men's bracelets go with a watch?

Slim chain bracelets of 3 to 5 mm, in the same tone as the watch case: the Flat Snake Chain Bracelet, the Wheat Link Chain Bracelet or the Cuban Link Chain Bracelet (3 or 5 mm). Wear it next to the watch or on the other wrist.

First Valentine's gift for a new boyfriend, not too much?

Keep it light: a bracelet is less of a statement than a chain. The Flat Snake Chain Bracelet or the Paperclip Link Bracelet are minimal and easy to wear. If he already wears a chain, the Wheat Link Chain Bracelet goes with it.

How do I keep my flat snake chain from kinking?

Never fold it hard or wrap it tightly: when it is off, hang it or lay it flat. Put it on and take it off by the clasp, not by pulling the chain. Our Flat Snake Chain Necklace and Flat Snake Chain Bracelet are stainless steel, fine in water.

Father's Day gift idea for a dad who wears a watch?

A slim steel bracelet worn on the other wrist, or next to the watch: the Cuban Link Bracelet in Stainless Steel (4 to 9 mm, 7, 8 or 9 in) or the Flat Snake Chain Bracelet. Match the colour to his watch: silver-tone for a steel watch, gold-tone for a gold one.