Liquid Silver or Sterling Silver Herringbone Chain Jewelry Item

This item is a slender, metallic chain necklace featuring a flat herringbone or 'liquid silver' style construction. The chain is composed of numerous small, interlocking, flat rectangular links angled to create a smooth, scale-like texture that reflects light uniformly. It appears to be made of sterling silver or silver-plated metal, displaying a bright metallic luster with areas of dark tarnish or oxidized patina, particularly visible along the lower loops where the silver has reacted with air. This type of tarnish is characteristic of real silver content. The chain is quite flexible, though it shows several sharp 'kinks' or bends, which is a common condition issue with delicate herringbone chains as they are prone to permanent creasing if folded too sharply. No hallmark or maker's mark is clearly visible at this distance, but these items are frequently stamped '925' or 'Italy' near the clasp. The style is synonymous with late 20th-century fashion, specifically the 1970s through the 1990s, when minimalist liquid silver jewelry was highly popular for its sleek, fluid appearance. The craftsmanship demonstrates precision in the alignment of the micro-links to ensure the chain lies flat against the skin when worn.