18ct Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Long Flat Curb Chain 3.56mm 45cm

This is a flat curb chain drawn to a longer link pitch: the same flattened, diamond-cut links, but each one elongated so the pattern opens out. Fewer links cover the same distance, which is what keeps the chain light for its visual width.

Will this suit me?

• Where it sits: At 45 cm it sits on the collarbone: the most common length for a pendant and a safe choice for a gift. On a larger neck it sits closer to the throat, so if it's for a man, 50 cm is the usual starting point.
• How it looks: At 3.56 mm this is a statement gauge. It reads clearly as a chain in its own right. It weighs about 11.6 g. Longer links give a more open, modern look than a standard curb.
• With a pendant: 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.
• Everyday wear: 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.
• Finding your length: 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 sizing guide has more help.
• Other options: Length: 50 cm. Metal: 9ct yellow gold. Width: 2.8 mm. Matching bracelet: 19 cm.

This piece is 18ct yellow gold, 3.56 mm across the nominal width and 45 cm long, weighing approximately 11.6 g — solid throughout, not hollow-filled. The longer pitch gives a more open, linear look and a fluid drape, closer to a flat chain than to a dense curb.

Specification

• Metal: 18ct yellow gold (750)
• Style: Long-link diamond-cut flat curb chain
• Construction: Solid section
• Nominal width: 3.56 mm
• Nominal length: 45 cm (450 mm)
• Approximate weight: 11.6 g
• Finish: Diamond-cut and polished
• Worn as: Necklace or pendant chain

18ct 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.

Servicing. The elongated links are easy to open and close cleanly, which makes length adjustment straightforward.

Weights are supplier figures and are approximate; small variation between individual pieces is normal in chain manufacture.