9ct Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Anchor Chain 1.54mm 45cm

An anchor chain — also called a marina or mariner link — is built from oval links, each crossed by a bar through its centre, a pattern taken directly from ship's cable. The faces are diamond-cut for brightness.

This piece is 9ct yellow gold, 1.54 mm across the nominal width and 45 cm long, weighing approximately 2.7 g. The centre bar braces each link against deformation, so an anchor chain is noticeably stiffer under load than a plain cable link of the same gauge and holds its line rather than collapsing into a rope.

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 1.54 mm this is an everyday gauge: fine enough to disappear under a collar, substantial enough to be seen on its own. It weighs about 2.7 g. The centre bars make it stiffer than a cable chain, so it holds its line instead of bunching.
• With a pendant: Carries most everyday pendants, including a 1 ct solitaire, without stressing the links.
• Everyday wear: 9ct is the harder alloy and stands up well to daily wear.
• 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: Lengths: 40 cm, 50 cm. Metals: 18ct white gold, 18ct yellow gold, 9ct white gold. Widths: 2.2 mm, 2.54 mm, 3.02 mm, 3.6 mm.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Diamond-cut anchor chain
• Construction: As supplied
• Nominal width: 1.54 mm
• Nominal length: 45 cm (450 mm)
• Approximate weight: 2.7 g
• Finish: Diamond-cut and polished
• Worn as: Necklace or pendant chain

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. The centre bar means the link cannot simply be opened and closed; alteration is a cutting and soldering job rather than a bending one.

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