A herringbone necklace has a smooth, close-set line that feels different from a dangling chain. I like its clean shape against a plain tee or an open collar. This edit moves from fine widths to wider collars, with gold and silver options in the mix.

The herringbone necklace, Flat and Fluid
A Smooth Silhouette
I like a herringbone necklace for the way it lies close to the neckline, almost like a drawn line rather than a chain of separate links. The Herringbone Chain Necklace 18" - 20" in 18k Gold Over Silver and Sterling Silver gives the length a little flexibility, while the Flat Herringbone Chain Necklace (1-1/4mm) in 14k Yellow or White Gold keeps the profile fine. The Herringbone Chain 18" Necklace (2.1mm) in 10k Yellow Gold has a slightly wider line. I would wear one with a crewneck and keep the earrings small.
Fine to More Defined
The Herringbone Chain Necklace 18" - 20" in 18k Gold Over Silver and Sterling Silver gives the length some flexibility, while the Flat Herringbone Chain Necklace (1-1/4mm) in 14k Yellow or White Gold keeps the profile fine. The Herringbone Chain 18" Necklace (2.1mm) in 10k Yellow Gold has a slightly wider line, and the Mini Herringbone Necklace 14K Yellow Gold keeps it delicate. A herringbone necklace lies close to the neckline, almost like a drawn line rather than separate links. I would wear one with a crewneck and small earrings.

Herringbone Chain Necklace 18" - 20" in 18k Gold Over Silver and Sterling Silver
Giani Bernini

Flat Herringbone Chain Necklace (1-1/4mm) in 14k Yellow or White Gold
Macy's

Herringbone Chain 18" Necklace (2.1mm) in 10k Yellow Gold
Italian Gold

Mini Herringbone Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
The Lovery
A Wider Collar
Length options make the Herringbone Chain 18" and 20" Necklace (2.1mm) in 10k Yellow Gold an easy choice, while the Lightweight Herringbone Link Chain Necklace (3-3/8mm) in 10k Gold, 16" + 2" extender has a more noticeable width. The Diamond Cut Herringbone Extender Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver adds a textured finish, and the Diamond Cut Herringbone Chain Necklace keeps that cut in a direct chain shape. A herringbone necklace is already a clean statement, so I would let it meet a simple collar rather than stack it beneath another pendant.

Herringbone Chain 18" and 20" Necklace (2.1mm) in 10k Yellow Gold
Italian Gold

Lightweight Herringbone Link Chain Necklace (3-3/8mm) in 10k Gold, 16" + 2" extender
Italian Gold

Diamond Cut Herringbone Extender Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Over Sterling Silver
Macy's

Diamond Cut Herringbone Chain Necklace
Macy's
Let the Finish Speak
Large Herringbone Necklace 14K Yellow Gold takes the flat line toward a broader statement, while the 18k Gold Plated Anti-Tarnish Herringbone Necklace keeps the shape in a familiar chain width. The 14K Yellow Gold Tone Herringbone Collar Necklace 15 Inch Omega Choker 7MM gives the neckline a close proportion, and the Fine Sterling Silver Omega Snake Flexible Herringbone Collar Necklace 16" offers a silver alternative. A herringbone necklace at this scale works with an open neckline and simple fabric. I would let its surface stay visible.

Large Herringbone Necklace 14K Yellow Gold
The Lovery

18k Gold Plated Anti-Tarnish Herringbone Necklace
BEN ONI

14K Yellow Gold Tone Herringbone Collar Necklace 15 Inch Omega Choker 7MM
Bling Jewelry

Fine Sterling Silver Omega Snake Flexible Herringbone Collar Necklace 16"
Bling Jewelry
One Line Is Enough
A herringbone necklace is most convincing when its flat surface has room to catch the light, so I would avoid hiding it under a thick collar or crowding it with several chains. A slim version works with a knit, while a wider collar can give a simple dress a sharper edge. Let the neckline decide the length, then keep other jewelry to a small earring or ring. The chain is already doing the quiet work of making an outfit look intentional.






