Gold Chains
Solid 10K gold chains — Cuban, curb, cable, box, paperclip and more. Real gold, never plated, made to keep. Looking for 14K gold? Shop our 14K collection.
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More About Solid Gold Chains
A solid gold chain is one of the few pieces you buy once and keep for years. Because the gold runs through the whole chain, daily wear cannot rub away a finish — there is not one to wear off. 10K is real karat gold all the way through, and this collection is entirely 10K — not one option among several karats. See the full range in necklaces, or the heavier styles built for men in men’s jewellery.
Choosing a Chain Style
The link shape sets the whole character of a chain. A Cuban link, like the Ethos Subtle Cuban, sits flat and bold. A curb is more classic, and at the heavy end like the Veritas Majestic Curb, becomes a real statement piece. A box or cable, like the Vero Petite Oval Cable, reads finer and lighter. A rope catches the most light, while a paperclip looks clean and modern. If you are not sure where to start, our guide to the different types of gold chains walks through each one and who it suits.
Why This Collection Is Solid 10K Gold
All our chains are made in solid 10K yellow gold — it is the karat we build the whole chain line around, not one option among several. 10K is 41.7% pure gold. That is lower than 14K, and on purpose: the extra alloy makes a thin chain more resistant to bending and scratching, which matters on a piece worn daily. It is also why a 10K chain costs less than the same design would in 14K — less gold by weight, not a lower-quality piece. See the full range in necklaces, or the heavier styles built for men in men's jewellery.
How to Choose a Chain Length
Length changes how a chain wears more than anything. In this collection, lengths start at 18 inches: 18 inches rests just below the collarbone, 20 to 24 inches lands mid-chest and layers well over a shirt, and 26 to 28 inches sits lower still, a style some men prefer. For men, 20 to 26 inches is the usual starting range. When between sizes, size up.
Width and Weight: What to Check Before You Buy
Across this collection, width runs from about 1.7mm (a fine layering cable chain) up to 8.2mm (a heavy statement curb chain), and weight at the same 20-inch length scales with it — from about 1.6g at the thinnest end to over 33g at the thickest. That is not a small difference: it is the same gold, in the same length, weighing 20 times as much. A chain's price tracks that weight, not the style name on the label, so two Cuban chains in different widths are not the same price, and shouldn't be. Every product page lists the exact width in millimetres and a weight table by length, so you can compare two chains on the actual numbers instead of guessing from a photo. If a chain ever feels unusually light for its listed weight, a kitchen or postal scale accurate to 0.1g will tell you in under a minute. A 2mm chain and a 6mm chain in the same style are not interchangeable choices once you factor in how differently they sit against a collar or layer under a shirt.
A Closer Look: Three Widths Compared
The Vero Petite Oval Cable, at 1.7mm, weighs about 1.6g at 20 inches — light enough to layer two or three chains without feeling crowded on the neck. The Ethos Subtle Cuban, at 2.5mm, weighs about 4.0g at the same length — enough presence to wear alone. The Veritas Majestic Curb, at 8.2mm, weighs roughly 33.2g — a different category of piece, built to be the only thing you're wearing that day. Same gold, same 20-inch length, and more than twenty times the weight between the lightest and heaviest. That's the actual range inside one collection, not a marketing spread. Think of width as the single number that tells you which category a chain falls into before you even look at the style name.
Built for Men
Seventeen chains in this collection are sized specifically for men, starting at 20 inches rather than 18, in Cuban, curb, cable, box, and paperclip links — including the Men's Veritas Majestic Curb and the Men's Ethos Subtle Cuban. Width and weight matter more here, not less: a chain sized for a man's neck and worn daily needs the same link durability as any other everyday piece, just at a larger scale. For a full breakdown of width, length, and style for men specifically, see our guide to men's gold chains. Several of these men's styles also run heavier for the same link type than their women's counterpart, built for a larger frame rather than just a longer length.
Made in Italy
Every chain in this collection is manufactured in Italy, a country with a long industrial history in gold chain production — the link-forming and finishing happens there as part of the same production run. That does not make a 10K chain into a 14K one. What it does mean is that link consistency — how evenly a Cuban or curb link sits against its neighbour — tends to be steadier piece to piece than on a lower-volume run.
Checking Your Chain When It Arrives
Three quick checks when a chain arrives: weigh it and compare to the weight table on the product page for your length; check the hallmark, stamped 10K or 417 near the clasp; and open and close the clasp a few times to confirm it catches securely and doesn't need force. None of this takes more than a minute. If something feels off, our contact page is the fastest way to reach us.
Gold Chain FAQ
All you wish to know in one place. Still have questions?
Are these chains solid gold or plated?
Every chain is solid 10K gold — real karat gold all the way through, never plated. That is why it keeps its colour and never needs re-plating.
Which gold chain is most durable for everyday wear?
For daily wear, a 10K chain in a Cuban or curb link holds up best: 10K is the hardest karat, and flatter links resist snagging.
What chain length should I order?
18 inches rests just below the collarbone, 20 to 24 mid-chest, 26 to 28 lower still. If between sizes or buying for a man, size up.
Do you sell 14K gold chains?
Not currently. This collection is solid 10K yellow gold only — check the product page for the exact karat before you order.
How much do these chains weigh?
It depends on width and length — from about 1.6g for the thinnest cable chain to over 33g for the heaviest curb chain at the same 20-inch length. Every product page lists a weight table by length.
Where are these chains made?
Italy — every chain in this collection is manufactured there in solid 10K gold.
How do I clean a solid gold chain?
Warm water with a drop of mild dish soap and a soft cloth is enough for most everyday buildup. Avoid chlorine (pools, hot tubs), which can affect the gold's surface over repeated exposure.
