{"product":{"catalog_id":"3379fa5f-030e-4b98-a2c5-af79cdc74243","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"87b99a73-232c-4c7b-9b97-25de8cc60b3d","title":"Knot Chain","description":"This is a men's necklace from the Le 31 by Simons collection, crafted in polished stainless steel with a silver-tone finish. The chain features a decorative knot design and measures 23 inches (58.5 cm) in length, secured with a snap hook closure. 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For stainless steel jewelry, we recommend cleaning with a soft cloth and mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals, and storing in a dry place to maintain the finish.","q":"Are there any care instructions to maintain the stainless steel finish over time?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/men-accessories/jewellery/necklaces/knot-chain--15637-262005?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"knot_chain_design":{"title":"Knot chain design and style appeal","entries":{"39_entry_price":"At $39 CAD, the Le 31 Knot Chain opens access to the sculptural knot aesthetic without the $100+ price points seen in comparable men’s stainless steel knot chains — Vitaly’s version retails at $135 — making it a low-commitment introduction to design-forward neckwear.","23_inch_focal_drop":"The 23-inch (58.5 cm) length places the knot detail at the collarbone or just below, which keeps the sculptural element prominent against a T-shirt or open collar — a proportion that makes the chain’s design center stage rather than hiding it under a high neckline."},"entry_quotes":{"39_entry_price":[{"url":"https://www.vitalydesign.com/products/vt1018-c-knot-knot","quote":"Knot $135"}]},"entry_sources":{"39_entry_price":["https://www.vitalydesign.com/products/vt1018-c-knot-knot"]}},"23_inch_necklace_fit":{"title":"How a 23-inch chain fits on men","entries":{"pendant_positioning":"At 23 inches, this chain falls firmly in the pendant-friendly zone: 22-inch chains are described as 'great for adding a pendant' and 24-inch lengths are preferred because they 'allow [pendants] to hang comfortably and remain visible' — so this length keeps a pendant from riding too high on the collarbone while still maintaining a clean, close-to-chest presentation.","gift_buyer_safety_margin":"For gift buyers who cannot measure the recipient's neck, 22 inches is frequently cited as the safest generic pick — this 23-inch chain extends that safety margin by a single inch, which reduces the chance of a tight fit on thicker necks without pushing into the more noticeable 24-inch range that first-time chain wearers can find excessive.","height_based_sizing_rule":"The AJLuxe size guide draws a clean line at 5'11\": 22 inches for men under that height, 24 inches for men above — placing this 23-inch chain as a tailored midpoint for someone right around that 5'11\" threshold, where a 22-inch might feel slightly short and a 24-inch slightly long.","layering_with_a_20_inch_chain":"Layering guides advise a 2-to-4-inch gap between chains for a visible stack; 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