9ct Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Flat Curb Chain 3.95mm 50cm

A flat curb chain is a curb chain rolled flatter than standard, so the links present as a ribbon rather than a rope. The broad faces are diamond-cut, machine-faceted to a mirror finish that runs the length of the chain.

This piece is 9ct yellow gold, 3.95 mm across the nominal width and 50 cm long, weighing approximately 10.96 g — solid throughout, not hollow-filled. The flattened section means more surface sits against the skin and less stands proud, so the chain reads wider than its weight suggests and sits very close under a collar.

Will this suit me?

• Where it sits: At 50 cm it sits just below the collarbone and clears a crew neckline, giving a pendant room to hang free of fabric. It is also the usual starting length for men.
• How it looks: At 3.95 mm this is a statement gauge. It reads clearly as a chain in its own right. It weighs about 11 g. The flattened links sit like a ribbon and stay face-up.
• 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: 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, 45 cm, 60 cm. Metal: 18ct yellow gold. Width: 4.84 mm.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Diamond-cut flat curb chain
• Construction: Solid section
• Nominal width: 3.95 mm
• Nominal length: 50 cm (500 mm)
• Approximate weight: 10.96 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 flattened links are thinner in section than a standard curb of the same width, so repairs call for a careful hand and a light solder.

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