Sterling Silver Chain: Our Guide
A sterling silver chain or bracelet is a classic and timeless accessory: particularly popular for men, these pieces are a great way to add some style and personality.
Available in a wide range of styles and lengths, our sterling silver chains have the Metalsmiths Sterling™ commitment to craftsmanship and design in common.
We reinforce clasp and terminal ends, where a chain can see the most wear, ensuring an enduring design.
All O-rings are fully soldered and chains are soldered between each link, resulting in overall strength.
Our elegant lobster clasps are scaled to the thickness of each chain for consistency of design and appropriate strength.
Every chain bears the Metalsmiths Sterling™ branded logo tag to indicate it has met the highest standards for quality: the tag includes our hallmark and stamp.
All of our chains feature solid links for a reassuring, yet comfortable weight: we do not carry hollow core chains, they are solid through and through.
Each chain is hand polished (rather than machine polished) for a superior finish: each link is checked during the polishing process, ensuring a high quality chain.
The same attention to detail is applied to every chain or necklace, regardless of length or weight.
CHAIN TERMS & TYPES
GAUGE
Our heavier weight chains are frequently referenced by gauge: a larger gauge means a larger chain.
CURB CHAIN
A curb chain's links fully interlock when laid flat. Our curb link chains feature uniformly sized links.
FIGARO CHAIN
Figaro chains feature three curb links of the same size followed by an elongated curb link, in a repeating pattern.
MARINA CHAIN
Inspired by the world of yachting, Marina chain features a link reminiscent of an anchor.
ANCHOR CHAIN
Also from the boating world, Anchor chain features offset links, and is designed to mimic the chain used to secure the anchor.
CARDANO CHAIN
Elongated links, offset on each side form a sleek and smoother surface: a stiffer chain with a definite three-dimensional shape, but supple when worn.
BOX CHAIN
Clean and simple, interlocking offset squares make up this tightly formed chain. Often a very strong option for thin chains that are worn every day.
