How to Style a Snake Lariat: 3 Ways to Wear the Solange

The snake lariat is having a moment — and for good reason. It's a rare statement piece that still plays well with your everyday jewelry. Our Solange Jewel Serpentine Necklace ($54 in gold, $52 in silver) is a high-polish snake chain with a bright stone accent and a 2" adjustable extension, so it sits at whatever length you like. Best of all, it's waterproof and tarnish-resistant, so it never has to come off. Here are five ways to wear it.

1. Solo, as the statement

Let the lariat do the talking. Wear it with a neckline that shows your collarbone — a scoop neck, a V, an off-the-shoulder top, or an open button-down — and set the chain to its shortest length so it sits just below the collarbone. That frames the snake chain and stone perfectly. Keep the rest quiet: small hoops like the Ismay Gold Huggie Hoops ($29) and one or two stacked rings.

2. Layered with the Elsie lace chain

Layering adds dimension. Pair the Solange with the Elsie Dainty Lace Chain Necklace ($36). Its delicate, sparkle-catching lace links play off the sleek snake chain beautifully. Match metals for a tonal look, or mix gold and silver for a modern two-tone finish.

3. Dressed down with denim

The fastest way to make the lariat feel like you: throw it on with a denim button down and jeans. Because it's waterproof, you can go straight from the gym to brunch to a night out without a second thought.

Why the Solange works so hard

It's made from stainless steel with recycled 18K gold plating, applied with a technique built to be up to 8× more durable than traditional gold plating. It's hypoallergenic, waterproof, and backed by a 1-year warranty — a statement piece you can actually live in.

FAQ

What is a lariat necklace? A lariat is a long, open-ended necklace with no clasp, often made to drape or loop. The Solange gives you that fluid, adjustable drape with a secure everyday fit.

Can I wear the Solange in the shower or pool? Yes — it’s built for it. The Solange starts with 316L surgical-grade stainless steel (the same quality used in fine watches and medical tools), then it’s finished with PVD plating — the exact coating used on high-end men’s watches to survive years of daily wear. That combo makes it waterproof and tarnish-resistant, so showering, sweating, and swimming won’t dull its shine.

Gold or silver — which should I choose? Gold flatters warm undertones, silver flatters cool ones. Not sure? Try the one you reach for most — both wear the same.