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14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Solid Rope Link Chain 22 Inches 3.5mm   66298 - Image 1Best seller
from $4,05014K gold · 3.5 mm · solid links · #66298

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Solid Rope Chain 3.5mm 66298

18–28 in, 6 lengths

Diamond cut rope, 3.5 mm wide, in 14K solid yellow gold. Diamond cut is the finish, not a stone: small flat facets are cut into the twisted links, so the chain flashes as it moves where a polished...

10K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 2mm 34650Best seller
from $50010K gold · 2 mm · #34650

10K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 2mm 34650

Made to order · 16–24 in, 5 lengths · Made to order
14K yellow gold 4mm solid Miami Cuban link chain, 22 inches, flat-faced links, collarbone lengthBest seller
Sale$5,750 $5,95014K gold · 4 mm · 27.3 g at 22 in · #65919

14K Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link Chain 22 Inches 4mm 65919

Made to order · 22 inMade to order

Built from solid 14K yellow gold, this 4mm Miami Cuban link chain runs 22 inches — a length that sits cleanly at the collarbone and works alone or stacked. The tight, flat-faced links carry the...

14k yellow gold solid rope chain, 3mm thickness, 22 inches length.Best seller
from $2,90014K gold · 3 mm · solid links · #69504

14K Yellow Gold Solid Rope Chain 3mm 69504

Made to order · 18–26 in, 5 lengthsMade to order

Twisted gold rope, 3 mm wide, in 14K solid yellow gold. The links are twisted together in a spiral so the chain looks like a gold cord, and at 3 mm the twist is easy to see while the chain stays a...

“With gold, you're always dealing with money. So first decide how much of it you want to put into the gold.” Trax, at the jewelry store on 47th Street

About two in three gold chains here are Miami Cubans. Start at 14K and 22 inches, and read the grams first.

The thin rope was the gold chain men bought most here.

Gold chains for men in Cuban link, rope, Figaro, Franco, box and wheat: 10K, 14K and 18K in yellow, white and rose gold at TraxNYC, with a small run of 21K and 22K, from everyday widths that sit under a collar to heavy statement gauges. Every one is real karat gold, never gold plated, gold filled or vermeil.

14K Hollow Palm Link Chain 2.5mm 71379Best seller
from $1,59014K gold · 2.5 mm · #71379

14K Hollow Palm Link Chain 2.5mm 71379

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order
14K Yellow Gold Curb Diamond Cut Solid chain 3.5mm 22 inches 69912 - Image 1
from $1,65014K gold · 3.5 mm · #69912

14K Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Solid Curb Chain 3.5mm 69912

Made to order · 20–24 in, 3 lengthsMade to order

A curb chain in solid 14K yellow gold, 3.5 mm wide, with a diamond cut finish. Curb links are twisted so they lie flat against the skin, and the diamond cut adds facets to those flat faces so they...

AI Trax · 1:39

Before you buy a gold chain

  • The karat: 10, 14, 18
  • Cuban, rope or Franco
  • Solid or light links
  • Weight, length, width
  • Don’t go too short
14k solid yellow gold Cuban curb chain, 4.7mm width, 24-inch length, flat-link profile on neutral background
$2,80014K gold · 4.7 mm · 14.8 g at 24 in · #47136

Mens 14k Solid Yellow Gold Cuban/curb Chain 24 Inches 4.7mm 47136

Made to order · 24 inMade to order

Built from solid 14k yellow gold, this 4.7mm Cuban curb chain runs 24 inches. That consistent flat-link profile gives it clean presence without bulk, whether worn alone or over a heavier piece.It...

TraxNYC's Best Buy 14K Hollow Yellow Cuban Link Chain Gold 4.6mm 65379Best seller
Salefrom $2,750 $3,30014K gold · 4.6 mm · #65379

TraxNYC's Best Buy 14K Hollow Yellow Cuban Link Chain Gold 4.6mm 65379

Made to order · 20–30 in, 6 lengthsMade to order

AI Trax · 1:39

Before you buy a gold chain

  • The karat: 10, 14, 18
  • Cuban, rope or Franco
  • Solid or light links
  • Weight, length, width
  • Don’t go too short
14K Yellow Gold Solid Curb Chain 3.6mmBest seller
from $1,30014K gold · 3.6 mm · #47127

14K Yellow Gold Solid Curb Chain 3.6mm 47127

16–24 in, 5 lengths

A 3.6 mm curb chain in solid 14K yellow gold, offered at 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 inches. At 3.6 mm it is thin enough to wear every day and strong enough for a pendant of some weight. The shorter...

14k yellow gold solid curb link chain, 4mm wide, 24 inches long, men's style.Best seller
from $1,80014K gold · 4 mm · #70441

14K Yellow Gold Solid Curb Chain 4mm 70441

18–24 in, 4 lengths

Flat curb links in solid 14K yellow gold, 4 mm wide. Curb links are twisted so each one lies flat against the skin, which is why a curb sits neatly under a collar and does not stand up off the neck....

AI Trax · 1:39

Before you buy a gold chain

  • The karat: 10, 14, 18
  • Cuban, rope or Franco
  • Solid or light links
  • Weight, length, width
  • Don’t go too short
14k yellow gold double curb link chain 22 inches, 3.45mm width, flat lay on white surfaceBest seller
Salefrom $3,950 $4,65014K gold · 3.5 mm · solid links · #65196

14K Yellow Gold Solid Double Curb Chain 3.5mm 65196

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order

Cut from 14k yellow gold, this double curb link chain runs 22 inches at a refined width — a profile that sits close to the collar without bulk, making it one of the cleaner expressions of a...

10K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 5mm 63386
Salefrom $1,400 $1,60010K gold · 5 mm · #63386

10K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 5mm 63386

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order
Mens 14k solid white gold curb chain, 3.6mm width, 24 inches, flat interlocked links – front view
from $1,45014K gold · 3.6 mm · #47175

14K White Gold Solid Curb Chain 3.6mm 47175

Made to order · 18–26 in, 5 lengthsMade to order

Built from solid 14k white gold, this 24-inch curb chain runs 3.6mm wide and weighs a verified 8.85 grams — enough presence to wear alone without bulk that overpowers a neckline. The tightly...

14k yellow gold solid Miami Cuban link chain, 6mm wide, 22 inches, flat interlocking links – front viewBest seller
$9,80014K gold · 6 mm · solid links · 58 g at 22 in · #46172

14k Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban 22 Inches 6mm 46172

Made to order · 22 inMade to order

Built from solid 14k yellow gold, this 6mm Miami Cuban runs 22 inches — a substantial, close-sitting chain with the dense, flat-link profile that defines a well-made 14k yellow gold Miami Cuban...

mens 14k solid yellow gold curb chain, 4.8mm width, 20 inches, flat-link profile on neutral background
from $2,25014K gold · 4.7 mm · #47134

14K Yellow Gold Solid Curb Chain 4.7mm 47134

Made to order · 20–28 in, 3 lengthsMade to order

Cut from solid 14k yellow gold, this 4.7mm curb chain runs 20 inches with the flat-linked profile that sits clean against the chest — no hollow construction, no plating, just real gold with genuine...

10K Yellow Gold Pave Hollow Curb Chain 4.5mm 57613
from $1,20010K gold · 4.5 mm · #57613

10K Yellow Gold Pave Hollow Curb Chain 4.5mm 57613

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order
14k yellow gold thin 2.6mm Miami Cuban chain necklace, 24 inches, polished finish.Best seller
$2,69014K gold · 2.6 mm · 12 g at 24 in · #69983

14k Solid Yellow Gold Thin Miami Cuban 2.6 mm 24 inches 69983

Made to order · 24 inMade to order

Just 2.6 mm wide, this thin Miami Cuban is 14K solid yellow gold, 24 inches long and 12 grams. It is a fine chain at a long length, so it sits on the upper chest as a thin line of gold. On its own...

14k yellow gold solid Miami Cuban link chain, 4mm width, 24 inches, close-up showing interlocking oval links
$6,35014K gold · 4 mm · solid links · 30 g at 24 in · #65917

14K Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link 24 Inches 4mm 65917

Made to order · 24 inMade to order

Built from solid 14k yellow gold, this 4mm Miami Cuban link chain runs a clean 24 inches with the close-set, interlocking oval links that define the style — substantial in the hand, streamlined on...

14K yellow gold moon cut chain 2mm – close-up of faceted bead links on white background
Salefrom $1,150 $1,70014K gold · 2 mm · #66033

14K Solid Yellow Gold Moon Cut Chain 2mm 66033

18–26 in, 5 lengths
14k Yellow Gold Moon Cut Diamond Cut Link Chain  3mm 24 inches 70181 - Image 1
from $2,40014K gold · 3 mm · #70181

14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Moon Cut Chain 3mm 70181

18–28 in, 6 lengths

Moon cut in 14K solid yellow gold: faceted beads 3 mm wide, diamond cut so every bead throws small flashes. The listed weight is 17.40 grams.A bead chain moves differently from a link chain; it...

Polished 14K white gold curb chain, 22 in, 4.7 mm links
from $2,55014K gold · 4.7 mm · #31651

14K White Gold Solid Curb Chain 4.7mm 31651

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order

22 inches is the length that decides everything, and this 4.7mm curb chain uses all of it. 14K sits in the sweet spot between color depth and toughness. The 14k white gold curb chain...

10K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 4.5mm 66381Best seller
Salefrom $1,150 $2,10010K gold · 4.5 mm · #66381

10K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 4.5mm 66381

18–30 in, 6 lengths
14k yellow gold solid franco chain 2.8mm, 20-inch length shown flat, close-up of interlocking v-shaped links
$3,75014K gold · solid links · 19.93 g at 20 in · #70684

14K Yellow Gold Solid Franco Chain 20 Inches 2.8mm 70684

Made to order · 20 inMade to order

Built from solid 14k yellow gold, this 2.8mm franco chain runs 20 inches and weighs 19.93 grams — enough presence to wear on its own without reading heavy. The tight interlocking v-shaped links give...

14K three tone gold Figaro link chain, 20 inches, 3mm, mixed yellow, white, and rose gold links.Best seller
from $2,50014K gold · 3 mm · solid links · #70300

14K Three Tone Gold Solid Figarope Chain 3mm 70300

Made to order · 16–20 in, 3 lengthsMade to order

Figarope at 3 mm: a three-tone chain in solid 14K gold, listed at 14.50 grams. Three millimeters is a fine, everyday width that lies close to the neck, and the mix of three golds keeps it easy to...

24-inch yellow gold diamond-cut solid curb link chain, 3.5mm thickness, men's style.Best seller
Salefrom $950 $1,00010K gold · 3.2 mm · #33012

10K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Solid Curb Link Chain 3.2mm 33012

Made to order · 20–30 in, 5 lengthsMade to order

A men's curb chain in 10K yellow gold, 3.2 mm wide and diamond cut, which means the flat links are faceted to throw light as they turn. Curb links lie flat against each other, so the chain sits...

14k yellow gold miami cuban link chain 11mm wide, 28 inches, flat interlocking links – front detail viewBest seller
$37,70014K gold · 11 mm · 246.4 g at 28 in · #46361

Miami Cuban Chain 14k Yellow Gold 28 Inches 11mm 46361

28 in

An 11 mm Miami Cuban in 14K yellow gold, 28 inches long and 246.40 grams. It is a long, heavy chain: the length takes it well below mid-chest, and the weight is something you carry on the neck all...

14k yellow gold solid Franco link chain with 4.6mm links, 26 inches long.
from $9,75014K gold · 4.5 mm · #70159

14K Yellow Gold Solid Franco Chain 4.5mm 70159

Made to order · 20–26 in, 4 lengthsMade to order

The 14K Yellow Gold Solid Franco Chain is crafted from 14 karat gold, comprising 58.3% pure gold. It features four-sided, V-shaped links and is solid (not hollow), ensuring durability and...

14k two tone gold diamond cut Miami Cuban link chain – alternating yellow and white gold links with faceted diamond cut finishBest seller
$8,70014K gold · 6 mm · solid links · 59.35 g at 22 in · #70323

14K Two-Tone Gold Diamond Cut Miami Cuban Link Chain 6mm 22 Inches 70323

22 in

At 59.35 grams, this 14k gold two tone diamond cut Cuban link chain carries real presence on the neck — the alternating yellow and white gold tones catch light at every angle, sharpened further by...

10K yellow gold Miami Cuban chain, 9mm, 20 inches
$14,30010K gold · 9 mm · solid links · 115 g at 20 in · #46123

Miami Cuban Chain 10k Solid Yellow Gold 20 Inches 9mm 46123

20 in

Below the collarbone, 9 mm wide: a Miami Cuban in solid 10K yellow gold, 20 inches long and 115 grams. At 9 mm the twisted, interlocking links show their shape plainly, and at 115 grams the weight...

14K yellow gold Miami Cuban link at 10mm, 24-inch length, mirror finishBest seller
$31,40014K gold · 10 mm · solid links · 205 g at 24 in · #32394

14k Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link Chain 24 Inches 10mm 32394

24 in

Run a thumb down 24 inches of these links and the Miami Cuban link chain logic is obvious — dense, uniform, built to drape.

Solid 14k yellow gold Miami Cuban link chain, 6mm width, 26 inches, flat-faced links – front viewBest seller
Sale$12,990 $13,50014K gold · 6 mm · 71.8 g at 26 in · #66528

14K Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link 26 Inches 6mm 66528

26 in

Built from solid 14k yellow gold, this 6mm Miami Cuban link chain runs 26 inches with the dense, flat-faced profile that defines the cut — a proper 14k yellow gold Miami Cuban link chain...

14k Yellow Gold Solid Round Franco Diamond Cut Link Chain 4 mm 24 Inches 70149 - Image 1Best seller
from $6,80014K gold · 4 mm · solid links · #70149

14K Yellow Gold Solid Round Diamond Cut Franco Chain 4mm 70149

Made to order · 18–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order

Fifty-two grams at the listed weight: a 4 mm round franco in solid 14K yellow gold, diamond cut on the links so the facets flicker. Two lengths, 18 or 24 inches, and that is a big jump: 18 sits at...

14K yellow gold solid double curb chain 4.6mm, flat lay showing interlocked double linksBest seller
Salefrom $6,490 $7,35014K gold · 4.6 mm · #67285

14K Yellow Gold Solid Double Curb Chain 4.6mm 67285

Made to order · 22–24 in, 2 lengthsMade to order

Built from solid 14K yellow gold, this double curb chain runs 4.6mm wide — substantial enough to wear alone, refined enough to layer. The interlocked double-link construction sits flat against the...

14k yellow gold Miami Cuban chain 6.5mm 24 inches – close-up of interlocking links, flat lay
$14,90014K gold · 6.5 mm · solid links · 92 g at 24 in · #46232

14k Solid Yellow Gold Miami Cuban Chain 6.5mm 24 Inches 46232

24 in

Six and a half millimeters of Miami Cuban in 14K solid yellow gold, 24 inches long and 92.00 grams. At 24 inches it falls to the upper chest, long enough to sit over a shirt or a sweater collar.At...

Polished 14K yellow gold Miami Cuban link chain, 18 in, 5.5 mm links
$8,35014K gold · 6 mm · 48 g at 18 in · #46058

Miami Cuban Chain 14k Yellow Gold 18 Inches 6mm 46058

18 in

18 inches is the length that decides everything, and this Miami Cuban link chain uses all of it. 14K sits in the sweet spot between color depth and toughness. As 14k miami cuban chain 18 inch builds...

Miami Cuban Chain Hollow 14K Yellow Gold 26 Inches 9.5mm 65163
$10,40014K gold · 9.5 mm · 62 g at 26 in · #65163

Miami Cuban Chain Hollow 14K Yellow Gold 26 Inches 9.5mm 65163

26 in
14K Yellow Palm Link Chain 3mm 71378Best seller
from $1,95014K gold · 3 mm · #71378

14K Yellow Palm Link Chain 3mm 71378

Made to order · 18–24 in, 4 lengthsMade to order
TraxNYC's Best Buy 10K Hollow Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 4.6mm 61609Best seller
Salefrom $1,950 $2,15010K gold · 4.6 mm · #61609

TraxNYC's Best Buy 10K Hollow Yellow Gold Cuban Link Chain 4.6mm 61609

20–30 in, 6 lengths
10mm Miami Cuban link chain in 18k yellow gold, 24 inches, flat-link close-up on neutral background
$37,75018K gold · 10 mm · solid links · 230 g at 24 in · #46245

Miami Cuban Chain 18k Solid Yellow Gold 24 Inches 10mm 46245

24 in

Built on a 10mm wide frame in solid 18k yellow gold, this 24-inch Miami Cuban chain carries the dense, flat-link profile that defines the cut — substantial enough to wear alone, refined enough to...

14k yellow gold solid rope chain with diamond-cut links, 4mm thickness, 22-inch length.Best seller
from $4,55014K gold · 4 mm · solid links · #69864

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Solid Rope Chain 4mm 69864

Made to order · 18–26 in, 5 lengthsMade to order

A heavy rope in 14K solid yellow gold: 4 mm wide, diamond cut, with a listed weight of 27.00 grams. The diamond cut is a finish on the gold, small flat facets cut across the twisted links, so the...

14k Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link 24 Inches 5mmBest seller
$9,25014K gold · 5 mm · solid links · #66527

14k Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link 24 Inches 5mm 66527

Made to order · 24 inMade to order

Three colors, one chain: a 5 mm Miami Cuban in solid 14K gold, 24 inches long and 46.5 grams, made in yellow, rose or white. At 24 inches it rests on the chest, and 5 mm is wide enough to wear alone...

14k yellow gold solid franco chain 2mm – flat interlocking links, close-up detail viewBest seller
Salefrom $2,150 $2,40014K gold · 2 mm · #67682

14K Yellow Gold Solid Franco Chain 2mm 67682

Made to order · 16–28 in, 7 lengthsMade to order

Built from solid 14k yellow gold, this 2mm Franco chain delivers the dense, flat-linked construction the Franco cut is known for — each link interlocking tightly for a profile that lays smooth and...

Solid 14k yellow gold Miami Cuban link chain, 5mm width 22 inches, flat interlocking links close-upBest seller
$7,85014K gold · 5 mm · solid links · 42 g at 22 in · #66526

14k Yellow Gold Solid Miami Cuban Link 22 Inches 5mm 66526

22 in

This 14k yellow gold solid Miami Cuban link chain runs 22 inches at a 5mm width — a profile that sits flat, locks tight, and carries real weight without going oversized. As a 14k gold miami cuban...

14K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 2mm 64541Best seller
Salefrom $800 $1,15014K gold · 2 mm · #64541

14K Yellow Gold Hollow Rope Chain 2mm 64541

Made to order · 18–24 in, 4 lengthsMade to order
14k Yellow Gold Hollow Miami Cuban Link Chain 6mm 65895Best seller
from $3,85014K gold · 6 mm · #65895

14k Yellow Gold Hollow Miami Cuban Link Chain 6mm 65895

Made to order · 18–28 in, 6 lengthsMade to order
14k yellow gold diamond cut solid rope chain 2.5mm – close-up of twisted faceted linksBest seller
from $1,85014K gold · 2.5 mm · solid links · #64769

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Solid Rope Chain 2.5mm 64769

Made to order · 18–28 in, 6 lengthsMade to order

Faceted links at 2.5 mm: a diamond cut rope in 14K solid yellow gold. Diamond cut names the finish, small flat facets cut into each twisted link, and on a fine rope those facets give off flashes of...

Polished 10K white gold Miami Cuban link chain, 23 in, 10 mm links
$18,25010K gold · 10 mm · solid links · 157.3 g at 23 in · #32008

10K Solid White Gold Miami Cuban Link Chain 23 Inches 10mm 32008

23 in

Solid 10K white gold in a 10 mm Miami Cuban link: 23 inches long and 157.3 grams. At 10 mm the interlocking links are wide enough to show plainly at an open collar, and 10K is a hard alloy that...

14K Yellow Gold Solid Rope Chain 5.5mmBest seller
from $7,65014K gold · 5.5 mm · solid links · #70561

14K Yellow Gold Solid Rope Chain 5.5mm 70561

Made to order · 18–28 in, 6 lengthsMade to order

Twisted gold, 5.5 mm wide: a rope chain in solid 14K yellow gold. A rope twists its links into a spiral, so it catches light from every side and keeps its round shape on the neck. The listed weight...

Miami Cuban Chain Hollow 14K Yellow Gold 20 Inches 5.5mm 68418Best seller
$3,70014K gold · 5.5 mm · 18 g at 20 in · #68418

Miami Cuban Chain Hollow 14K Yellow Gold 20 Inches 5.5mm 68418

20 in
14k Yellow Gold Solid Rope chain 4.5mm 20 inches   68295 - Image 1Best seller
from $5,70014K gold · 4.5 mm · solid links · #68295

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cut Solid Rope Chain 4.5mm 68295

Made to order · 18–26 in, 5 lengthsMade to order

A rope chain in 14K solid yellow gold, 4.5 mm wide and diamond cut: the twisted strands are faceted, so they flash as the chain moves. The listed weight is 35.00 grams.Rope is one of the sturdier...

Buyer's guide

How to buy a men's gold chain

What to settle, in order, before you buy a man's gold chain

Choose the link by how you wear it, then read the grams before the width. A Miami Cuban is worn on its own, and most of this case is Cuban. A Franco or a rope carries a pendant. Buy solid links if it goes on every day. Take 14K, and 22 inches if you are not sure. Two chains of the same width can weigh very differently, so the grams tell you the gold.

Find your chain in ten seconds

Pick a length, a link and a width. The drawing moves; the button shows the chains.

Length

Width

A 5 mm Miami Cuban at 22 inches lands at mid chest, the length men here buy most. In solid 14K it weighs about 42 grams. Across every link here, 236 chains come in 22 inches.

Show me the Miami Cuban chains Text this to the desk

Drawn on an average build; a bigger neck sits the same chain higher. Weights are the middle of our own 14K listings with solid links, current and recently sold. Where a listing doesn't show its width, length or grams, ask the desk.

AI Trax on gold chains: two minutes before you buy

Trax's AI jeweler on gold chains before you buy: the karat, the link (Cuban, rope or Franco), the weight, length and width, and why not to go too short.

Read the transcript

Buying a gold chain? Two chains can look the same, and hold very different gold. I'm AI Trax, Trax's AI jeweler. Two minutes, and you'll know what you're buying.

One. The karat. Fourteen karat is fourteen parts pure gold in twenty-four. Ten wears a little tougher. Eighteen holds the most gold, and it's worth it if you have the budget.

Two. The link. Cubans and ropes are our two best sellers. A Cuban lies flat, a rope is twisted, and a Franco is built like a box, so it looks full from every side.

Three. The weight. Two chains can look the same and hold very different amounts of gold. Our 6 mm Cuban comes from 22 grams to 57, so read the grams: more grams, more gold.

Four. Read three numbers: weight, length and width. Width is the look: here are three, five and eight millimeters on the same neck. Our chains aren't sold by the gram, but the heavier the chain, the better the price you pay for the gold.

Five. The length. The chains that come back for size are usually too short. Twenty-two inches is the length our buyers order most, and keep. And we can make any chain longer or shorter.

So: pick your karat, pick your link, read the weight, and don't go too short. Want to see a chain first? Call or text 212-TRAX-NYC, and a jeweler sends you a video of it, or tells you where it stands. A person answers every day from 10 AM. At night, the chat answers.

Links: Miami Cuban, curb, rope, Franco and box chains for men

Take a Miami Cuban when the chain is the piece. It is the flat interlocking link men ask for by name, and about two in three chains in this case are Cubans. The curb is its flatter, lighter cousin and lies quiet under a shirt. For a pendant, take a Franco, square and strong for its weight. A rope twists to catch light from every side and hides wear, and a thin rope is the gold chain men bought most here. Box, wheat and cable are the fine pendant chains. Figaro chains, Byzantine chains and diamond chains for men each have a page of their own.

Weight: how many grams a men's gold chain weighs, thick or thin

Read the grams, not the width, because the weight is the gold in the chain. Weight climbs faster than width. Double the width of a Cuban with solid links, from 5 mm to 10, and the gold goes up more than four times. Nearly every listing prints its gram weight, and it is the whole chain with the clasp. Where a listing shows none, ask the desk before you buy.

Length: an 18, 20, 22 or 24 inch gold chain on a man

Take 22 inches if you are not sure. On this page it was the length men bought most, and 20 ran a close second. Eighteen sits at the collarbone. Twenty falls just below it. Twenty-two lands at mid chest. Twenty-four shows over a crew neck. A wide link needs room to lie flat, so a heavy Cuban wants 24 inches or more. The length finder on this page draws your link, width and length on a chest. A jeweler quotes any change of length, and a chain cut or extended to your length is final sale.

Karat: a 10K, 14K or 18K gold chain, and how to know it is real

Take 14K for a chain worn every day. It is 58.3 percent gold, the yellow most men picture. More than half the chains here are 14K gold chains. 10K holds less gold, reads a touch paler and is the hardest of the three. 18K is 75 percent gold, the richest color and the softest metal, and most of it here is heavy Miami Cuban. For 18K, see the 18K gold chains; for white gold, the white gold chains. A karat stamp reads 585 for 14K, 417 for 10K and 750 for 18K. Every listing names its karat, and no title here says plated, filled, vermeil or bonded.

Weight: a 14K Miami Cuban with solid links at 24 inches, width by width
Width14K grams, solid linksHow it wears
3 mm20 gQuiet, on its own
4 mm30 gEveryday
5 mm46 gSeen, not loud
6 mm65 gStarts to show
7 mm88 gStatement
8 mm129 gHeavy statement
9 mm157 gHeavy statement
10 mm199 gThe whole look

Grams are the middle listing with solid links at each width, worked out for 24 inches.

Questions we get in the store

What length gold chain should a man get?

Twenty-two inches, the length men bought most on this page. Twenty runs a close second. Eighteen hugs the collarbone, and twenty sits just below it. A wide Cuban wants 24 or longer. Stuck between two, go longer.

How much should a men's gold chain cost?

By its gold: the gram weight, the karat's share of pure gold and the day's gold price, plus the work of making the link. Each listing prints its own price, and the desk quotes the number on the day: open the live chat, or call or text 212-872-9692, where a person answers from 10 AM ET.

How wide should a men's gold chain be?

Three to 5 mm for a chain worn on its own, and under 3 mm beneath a pendant. Six to 8 mm makes a statement. Past 10 mm the chain is the whole look. Width and weight climb together, so check the grams too.

More questions we get

10K, 14K or 18K gold chain?

14K for daily wear, hard enough for every day and the yellow most men picture. 10K carries less gold and is paler and harder. 18K is the deepest yellow and the softest. Gold itself does not tarnish.

Will my pendant fit the chain?

It fits if the pendant's bail clears the chain and its clasp. Send us both item numbers in the live chat, or phone or text 212-872-9692, and a jeweler checks the fit before you order; a person answers from 10 AM ET. Hang a heavy pendant on solid links.

How do I clean a gold chain?

Warm water, a few drops of dish soap and a soft toothbrush, then rinse and dry it. Take it off for the pool and the gym, since chlorine and sweat dull the alloy. Hang it or lay it flat so it does not kink.

Can I trade in my old chain?

Yes. A jeweler prices your chain in trade toward the next one, on its gold: the grams and the karat. To start a trade, open the live chat, or send the desk its grams and karat at 212-872-9692, staffed from 10 AM ET.

How fast does it ship, and can I return it?

In-stock chains usually ship within 2 to 5 business days. A chain returns within fourteen calendar days of confirmed delivery, new, unworn and unaltered, on a label TraxNYC issues once we authorize the return. The refund policy keeps the 5% restocking fee and the return shipping. A chain cut, extended or made specifically for you is final sale; ask the desk which yours is.

About this collection
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION

Men's Gold Chains

A chain is the first thing anyone notices. Men's gold chains here are bought to be noticed.

Each listing names the karat, the width in millimeters and the lengths a chain or necklace comes in, and nearly all print the weight in grams, so two chains compare side by side.

The facts, from our listings

  • Karat: 14K on most chains, then 10K and 18K, with a few in 21K and 22K.
  • Links: Miami Cuban leads, then curb, Franco, rope, cable, anchor, box, wheat, moon cut, Figaro, figarope and Byzantine.
  • Width: 0.45 mm to 37 mm, most between 2.5 mm and 18 mm; the thick Cubans run past 20 mm.
  • Length: 16 to 36 inches on nearly every chain; 20, 22 and 24 inches are offered on the most chains.
  • Color: yellow gold on most; white, rose, two-tone and three-tone where the listing offers them.

What gold chain styles are there?

  • Miami Cuban: flat, tight curb links, the link most chains here are built on.
  • Rope: short links twisted into a spiral that catches light from every side.
  • Franco: a woven link that carries more gold at the same width and lies steady under a pendant.
  • Figaro: flat curb links in a pattern of short and long.
  • Box: small square links, fine enough to carry a pendant.
  • Wheat: twisted oval links braided into one, like a stalk of wheat.
  • Moon cut: a line of round beads cut with flat faces, so it flashes as you move.
  • Anchor and cable: oval links, fine for a pendant or wide to wear alone.
  • Byzantine: pairs of links folded into each other, woven into a round rope.
  • Figarope, or Milano chain: a Figaro pattern worked into a rope twist.

How can I tell if a gold chain is real?

A real gold chain is stamped with its karat, 10K, 14K or 18K, or 417, 585 or 750, most often near the clasp, and gold itself is not magnetic. Every chain on this page is karat gold by its listing, never gold plated or gold filled. Our guide walks through how to tell if gold is real, from the stamp to the scale.

Can I wear a gold chain in the shower?

Yes. Water does not hurt gold, and gold itself does not tarnish. Soap and lotion leave a film that dulls the shine, so rinse the chain in warm water now and then, and take it off for the pool, since chlorine is hard on the alloy. More in does gold tarnish.

Where can I see gold chains in person in New York?

Visit our store at 64 W 47th Street in Manhattan's Diamond District, where TraxNYC has sold chains since 2004. Text or call first: a jeweler tells you what the store has that day. Most chains are made to order, so ask on the chat first for the timing.

Want a link, width or length that is not listed? For a custom chain, a deposit starts the 3D design, and nothing is made until you approve. The 18K line also has its own page: 18K gold chains.