Ethereal Snake Chain Choker Necklace with Baroque Fishtail Pearl Pendant

Material

925 sterling silver, natural freshwater baroque fishtail pearl pendant. gold version is 925 sterling silver finished with 18k gold plating.

Dimensions

pendant length: 20 mm
width: 13 mm

Size

chain length: 38.5cm + 3cm extension chain

Description

She's a quiet showstopper, this one.

If you've already met our Ethereal Baroque Pearl Pendant — the slim, dreamy pearl with its distinctive fishtail outline — this is her grown-up cousin. Same hero pendant, brand new chain. We've taken the original natural freshwater fishtail baroque pearl and rehung her on a fine snake bone chain choker, the kind that lies completely flat against the neck and catches the light like a thin ribbon of liquid gold (or silver, depending which version you pick).

The pendant is a real, hand-picked freshwater baroque pearl in that distinctive elongated fishtail shape — slim at the top, gently rippled through the middle, and curling into a soft tail at the bottom. No two are ever quite the same, which is rather the point. Pearls like these only happen by accident, when a freshwater mussel produces nacre in unexpected layers, so each pendant has its own little personality. Some lean more pink, some are pure silver-white, some have a faint mint shimmer when the sun hits them at the right angle. We hand-pick every single one before it goes on a chain.

The snake chain itself is the bit that takes this from "pretty pendant necklace" to "outfit-anchor". It's flat, sleek, and substantial enough to sit beautifully on the collarbone with a clean, ribbon-like profile. We've made it in two finishes — proper 925 sterling silver for the cool-toned crowd, and 925 sterling silver finished in 18k gold plating for anyone after that warm, fine-jewellery glow. Both versions pair the pearl with a fine metal chain; individual metal sensitivities vary. The chain measures 38.5cm with a generous 3cm extension chain, giving a total chain length of 38.5–41.5cm. Where it sits depends on your neck measurement.

We've designed this listing so you can buy it however you want it. Chain Only includes the chain without a pendant; Pendant Only includes the pearl pendant without a chain. Choose the full set for both pieces. Already own the original Ethereal pendant and just want the new snake bone chain choker on its own? Done. Want just the fishtail pearl pendant on its own to clip onto your existing chains, hoops, or charm collector? That works too. Or grab the full set — pendant plus chain — which is honestly the best value if it's your first time meeting this design.

The design philosophy here is something we keep coming back to as a brand: quiet recognition. The fishtail shape has proportions that feel familiar and slightly nostalgic, like something you'd find in your grandmother's drawer. Pairing it with the cleanest, most modern flat snake chain we could source gives you that lovely tension between heirloom and now. Wear it with a crisp white shirt and you look quietly expensive. Wear it with a slip dress at a wedding and it photographs beautifully. Wear it over a chunky knit on a Saturday and it still looks intentional. That's the whole brief.

It comes packed in a Deja Vu Jewellery gift pouch, ready to gift, and the chain has a sturdy spring-ring clasp that's easy to do up one-handed once you've found the rhythm. Keep it away from perfume, chlorine, and the shower, and use the included polish cloth on the silver version every now and then to keep the shine looking fresh.

The appeal of a fishtail freshwater pearl is in its individual outline and softly changing lustre. Pairing it with the snake chain brings that organic shape into focus against a smooth, simple line. If you've been sitting on the fence wondering whether to grab "just the pendant" or "the whole set" — go the set. The chain is the part that makes people stop you in the lift to ask where it's from. Trust us on this.