9ct Yellow Gold Hollow Diamond-Cut Rope Chain Bracelet 2.18mm 19cm

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 9ct yellow gold, 2.18 mm across the nominal width and 19 cm long, weighing approximately 1.1 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?

• 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 2.18 mm it is a medium gauge: noticeable on its own and still easy to stack. It weighs about 1.1 g. The twisted spiral catches the light from every angle.
• Everyday wear: Bracelets take a lot of knocks, and 9ct is the harder alloy, so it is the practical choice for daily wear. Hollow construction keeps it light, but the thin walls dent if knocked or crushed; take it off for sport and heavy work. 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: 2.72 mm. Matching necklace chain: 45 cm, 50 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: Hollow diamond-cut rope chain
• Construction: Hollow section
• Nominal width: 2.18 mm
• Nominal length: 19 cm (190 mm)
• Approximate weight: 1.1 g
• Finish: Diamond-cut and 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. 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.