9ct Yellow Gold Belcher Chain Bracelet 2.04mm 19cm

A belcher chain — rolo, in some markets — is built from uniform round links of substantial, thick-walled section. There is nothing complicated about it: every link is a simple closed ring of the same gauge.

This piece is 9ct yellow gold, 2.04 mm across the nominal width and 19 cm long, weighing approximately 1.6 g — solid throughout, not hollow-filled. That symmetry is the point. The chain sits the same way whichever face lands uppermost, carries weight without distorting, and is the traditional Australian everyday chain for exactly that reason.

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 2.04 mm it is a medium gauge: noticeable on its own and still easy to stack. It weighs about 1.6 g. Round, thick-walled links give a soft, rounded look and a solid feel in the hand.
• Everyday wear: Bracelets take a lot of knocks, and 9ct is the harder alloy, so it is the practical choice for daily wear. It is solid throughout, so a jeweller can repair or resize it. 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: 18ct yellow gold. Width: 3.34 mm. Matching necklace chain: 40 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, 60 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. At this gauge the chain has enough presence to be worn on its own, and enough section to carry a heavier pendant or a bail with a wide opening.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Belcher chain
• Construction: Solid section
• Nominal width: 2.04 mm
• Nominal length: 19 cm (190 mm)
• Approximate weight: 1.6 g
• Finish: Polished
• Worn as: Bracelet

9ct yellow gold is 375 parts per thousand fine gold. The higher alloy content makes it hard and more scratch-resistant than 18ct, which is why it's always been the popular choice for everyday wear.

Servicing. Simple closed rings are the easiest of all chains for a jeweller to open, close, shorten or repair.

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