18ct Yellow Gold Hollow Diamond-Cut Rope Chain Bracelet 2.72mm 19cm

A rope chain is built from links set in a continuous spiral, two strands winding around each other in the manner of laid rope. This one is hollow: the strands are formed from tube rather than solid wire, so the chain achieves a wide, substantial look at a fraction of the metal weight.

This piece is 18ct yellow gold, 2.72 mm across the nominal width and 19 cm long, weighing approximately 2 g — hollow-formed to keep the weight down. The spiral construction throws light from every angle as it moves, which is why rope reads brighter than a flat chain of comparable width.

Will this suit me?

• Fit: At 19 cm it suits a wrist of about 16.5–17.5 cm, with a little room to move. To check, wrap a strip of paper around your wrist just below the wrist bone, measure it, and add 1.5–2.5 cm.
• How it looks: At 2.72 mm it is a medium gauge: noticeable on its own and still easy to stack. It weighs about 2 g. The twisted spiral catches the light from every angle.
• Everyday wear: 18ct is softer than 9ct, so on a bracelet it will show knocks and fine scratches sooner; the trade is a deeper colour. Hollow construction keeps it light, but the thin walls dent if knocked or crushed; take it off for sport and heavy work. Gold is softer than a steel watch case, so if you wear both on one wrist, expect the bracelet to mark over time.
• Other options: Metal: 9ct yellow gold. Width: 2.18 mm. Matching necklace chain: 45 cm, 50 cm.

At 19 cm this is a standard women's bracelet length, sitting loose enough to move on the wrist without slipping over the hand. This is a statement gauge. It reads clearly as a chain rather than as a pendant carrier, and has the section to take weight.

Specification

• Metal: 18ct yellow gold (750)
• Style: Hollow diamond-cut rope chain
• Construction: Hollow section
• Nominal width: 2.72 mm
• Nominal length: 19 cm (190 mm)
• Approximate weight: 2 g
• Finish: Diamond-cut and polished
• Worn as: Bracelet

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. Hollow construction is the trade-off. The tube walls are thin, so a hollow rope chain cannot usually be resized or soldered without the section collapsing, and a crushed link generally cannot be brought back. Worth knowing before you buy.

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