18ct Yellow Gold Hollow Diamond-Cut Rope Chain 2.72mm 45cm

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 45 cm long, weighing approximately 3.9 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?

• 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 2.72 mm this is a statement gauge. It reads clearly as a chain in its own right. It weighs about 3.9 g. The twisted spiral catches the light from every angle.
• 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. Hollow construction keeps it light for its size, but the thin walls dent if crushed, and a dented link usually can't be restored. Take it off to sleep and for sport.
• 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: 2.18 mm. Matching bracelet: 19 cm.

Specification

• Metal: 18ct yellow gold (750)
• Style: Hollow diamond-cut rope chain
• Construction: Hollow section
• Nominal width: 2.72 mm
• Nominal length: 45 cm (450 mm)
• Approximate weight: 3.9 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. 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.