9ct Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain Bracelet 5.4mm 19cm

A paperclip chain is made from elongated rectangular links with rounded ends, set in a single plane. The link pitch is long and the pattern deliberately open, which is what keeps the chain light relative to the width it occupies.

This piece is 9ct yellow gold, 5.4 mm across the nominal width and 19 cm long, weighing approximately 10.8 g — solid throughout, not hollow-filled. The open links take a charm or pendant directly onto the chain without a bail, and the flat plane means it lies still rather than rolling.

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 5.4 mm it is a heavy, bold gauge, unisex in character: a statement bracelet. It weighs about 10.8 g. The long, open links look bold for their weight: a modern, graphic style.
• 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: 3.6 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. This is a heavy gauge, unisex in character, with the section to be worn alone and the metal weight to match.

Specification

• Metal: 9ct yellow gold (375)
• Style: Paperclip chain
• Construction: Solid section
• Nominal width: 5.4 mm
• Nominal length: 19 cm (190 mm)
• Approximate weight: 10.8 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. Long, simple links are easy to open, close and replace, so length changes are uncomplicated.

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