9ct Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Curb Chain 4.24mm 45cm

A curb chain is made by twisting each link ninety degrees and compressing it so that it lies flush against its neighbour. The faces are then diamond-cut — machine-faceted back to a bright mirror surface — which is what gives the chain its flash along the length.

This piece is 9ct yellow gold, 4.24 mm across the nominal width and 45 cm long, weighing approximately 20.22 g — solid throughout, not hollow-filled. Because the links interlock face to face rather than edge to edge, a curb chain feels denser and more solid in the hand than an open-link chain of the same nominal width, and it lies flat against the skin.

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 4.24 mm this is a heavy, bold gauge, unisex in character and made to be worn alone. It weighs about 20.2 g. The links lie flat against the skin, and the diamond-cut faces add brightness.
• With a pendant: Designed to be worn without a pendant; most bails will not pass over a chain this size.
• Everyday wear: 9ct is the harder alloy and stands up well to daily wear. 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: Lengths: 40 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm. Metal: 18ct yellow gold. Widths: 1.4 mm, 2.16 mm, 2.8 mm, 3.48 mm, 5.46 mm.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Diamond-cut curb chain
• Construction: Solid section
• Nominal width: 4.24 mm
• Nominal length: 45 cm (450 mm)
• Approximate weight: 20.22 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. Solid curb links take a solder join well; the faceted faces should be re-cut or re-polished after any repair so the join does not read as a dull spot.

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