Gold chains have become an extremely popular piece of jewellery for many, especially among rappers and hip-hop artists. Whether you are looking for a bold, heavy chain or a small, slick style, when it comes to gold chains there is a huge variety of types and sizes.
When it comes to shopping for a brand-new gold chain, it is an exciting experience but you can also be faced with a lot of choices, so therefore you need an idea of what style, size and type you may be looking for.
What Are The Sizes Of Gold Chains?
When it comes to gold chain sizes, there are two main factors to consider: width and length.
Although custom-made chains can be made in a wide variety of widths, men’s gold chains typically range from around 1mm to 25mm in thickness. The larger the chain size you choose, the more you are likely to pay as naturally there will be more gold used to craft a chunkier jewellery piece.
Width isn’t the only factor that defines the size of a chain – length plays an important part too. Men’s chains generally range from 20 to 22 inches, while some of the largest can be up to 40 inches. Women’s chain lengths often start around 16 to 18 inches and can reach lengths of around 34 inches. This is excluding custom-made pieces as they can be far longer, depending on the request of the customer.
You may often see the wider chains referred to as ‘heavy gold chains’ and the thinner ones referred to as ‘light gold chains’.
Popular Types of Gold Chains
Different styles of chain will suit different lengths, due to their width, colour and overall appearance. For example, one of our most popular chain types, Miami Cuban chains are often bought in lengths between 26 to 40 inches due to their chunky, bold look. Curb chains, on the other hand, are very popular as choker-style chains, so they’re generally bought at lengths between 14 to 20 inches.
Some of our most popular chain styles include:
- Curb Chains
- Belcher Chains
- Figaro Chains
- Miami Cuban Chains
- Rope Chains
It’s also important to remember that certain styles of gold chain tend to be more widely available in certain sizes. For example, it’s rare that you’ll ever find a gold rope chain thicker than 10mm. On the other end of the scale, it’s fairly common to find Miami Cuban link chains, curb chains and belcher chains that are well over 15mm wide.
Our most popular gold chains:
- 9ct Gold – Italian Bevelled Edge Curb Chain (2.3mm – 20″)
- 9ct Gold – Italian Classic Thin Rope Chain (1.9mm – 18″)
- 9ct Gold – Italian Bevelled Edge Curb Chain (4mm – 22″)
- 9ct Gold – Italian Classic Thin Rope Chain (1.9mm – 18″)
- 9ct Gold – Classic Tight Cuban Link Curb Chain (6mm – 30″)
- 9ct Gold – Classic Cuban Link Curb Chain (8.5mm – 30″)
- 9ct Gold – Textured Square Curb Chain (8mm – 22″)
If you’re looking for the best gold chains to wear this summer, winter and every other season of the year, these are great options to get you started.
Which Type of Gold Chain is The Strongest?
One of the strongest designs of gold chain is a Cuban link chain, or the Miami Cuban link chain, which are both types of curb link chain. This is because the interlocking links don’t have a bending point, nor can they be twisted or folded.
Other styles of chains, such as cable, mariner, Figaro, and rope are also some of the strongest options. These are great styles if you’re searching for a long-lasting gold chain.
All of the chains we offer are solid gold, which is one the strongest and most durable types of metal. If you were to buy a hollow gold chain, you could find that they break easily and dent, proving difficult to repair if this happens.
What Size Gold Chain Should a Man Wear?
Different sizes of gold chains work well with varying body types and outfits. For example, if you’re tall and slim, a slick, long-chain will suit your body type well. Similarly, if you’re wearing a particular outfit and want to go for a more casual look, a chunkier shorter chain can also work a treat.
When buying a gold chain you should choose the size which will suit your personal preference best. Here’s a quick size guide to give you an indication of how your chain will fit depending on the length you choose:
18-inch gold chain – will fit similar to the collar on a crew neck t-shirt
20-inch gold chain – will fit much looser, similar to the collar on a V neck t-shirt
28 & 30-inch gold chain – will sit near the bottom of your chest
36-inch gold chains – will sit at the top of your stomach
