{"product_id":"18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-3-48mm-40cm","title":"18ct Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Curb Chain 3.48mm 40cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curb chain is made by twisting each link ninety degrees and compressing it so that it lies flush against its neighbour. The faces are then diamond-cut — machine-faceted back to a bright mirror surface — which is what gives the chain its flash along the length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is 18ct yellow gold, 3.48 mm across the nominal width and 40 cm long, weighing approximately 17.92 g — solid throughout, not hollow-filled. Because the links interlock face to face rather than edge to edge, a curb chain feels denser and more solid in the hand than an open-link chain of the same nominal width, and it lies flat against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this suit me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it sits:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40 cm it sits high, at the base of the throat, just above the collarbone. It is the shortest standard length and works best alone or as the top layer. On a larger neck it fits closely, so if it's for a man, 50 cm is the usual starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it looks:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.48 mm this is a statement gauge. It reads clearly as a chain in its own right. It weighs about 17.9 g. The links lie flat against the skin, and the diamond-cut faces add brightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith a pendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually worn on its own. It will carry a large pendant, provided the bail is wide enough to pass over the chain's end ring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct is softer than 9ct and richer in colour; it wears well day to day with a little care. It is solid throughout, so a jeweller can repair or shorten it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinding your length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure a chain you already own from end to end, clasp included, or run a piece of string around your neck to where you'd like it to sit. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sizing-guides\"\u003esizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lengths: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-3-48mm-45cm\"\u003e45 cm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-3-48mm-50cm\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-3-48mm-60cm\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/a\u003e. Metal: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-3-48mm-40cm\"\u003e9ct yellow gold\u003c\/a\u003e. Widths: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-1-4mm-40cm\"\u003e1.4 mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-2-16mm-40cm\"\u003e2.16 mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-2-8mm-40cm\"\u003e2.8 mm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-4-24mm-40cm\"\u003e4.24 mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct yellow gold (750)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond-cut curb chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.48 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 cm (400 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.92 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diamond-cut and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorn as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Necklace or pendant chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18ct yellow gold is 750 parts per thousand fine gold. The higher gold content gives a deeper, warmer colour with a greater density and heft for a luxurious feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServicing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid curb links take a solder join well; the faceted faces should be re-cut or re-polished after any repair so the join does not read as a dull spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights are supplier figures and are approximate; small variation between individual pieces is normal in chain manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palloys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50403072999529,"sku":"CFDM00004000005","price":5027.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2406\/4361\/files\/C0100GD-Chain-YG-C4_e02f6a18-6970-4460-8135-68a7dc2687d5.jpg?v=1790089196","url":"https:\/\/www.caratdirect.com.au\/products\/18ct-yellow-gold-diamond-cut-curb-3-48mm-40cm","provider":"CaratDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}