{"title":"Black Friday Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarpe Ice favorites and the pieces we have plenty of in stock, together in one collection. Use code \u003cstrong\u003eBLACK16\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout and get 16% off your entire order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuying three pieces? Then 2+1 free applies automatically when that saves you more. The sale runs through Saturday, November 28. Order on a weekday before 5 PM and we ship the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zilveren-rope-ketting-2mm-en-3mm","title":"Rope Chain Silver Stainless Steel (2mm \u0026 3mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Chain Silver Stainless Steel (2mm \u0026amp; 3mm) with a continuous spiral\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rope chain, the links are twisted around each other in a spiral instead of lying flat. That gives you a \u003cstrong\u003econtinuous spiral running the whole length of the chain\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting light as it turns. It's why a rope still sparkles at 2mm, where a smooth link stays flat. The base is stainless steel, polished to a silver tone: there's no layer on it, because the steel itself already has that color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 2mm and 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Rope Link Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twisted construction gives the chain far more surface than a flat link of the same width, and that surface faces in all sorts of directions. Every time you move, a different section lights up, which makes a rope livelier than a box or Cuban of similar size. \u003cstrong\u003eThat's why rope chains often look wider than they are.\u003c\/strong\u003e There's a practical bonus too: the round cross section makes it supple, so it follows your neck without kinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Steel on a Twisted Link\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiral has lots of raised edges, and that's exactly where a finish wears first. Here that's no issue, because there's no finish at all. \u003cstrong\u003eThe silver tone is the polished steel itself, which makes this the carefree version\u003c\/strong\u003e: a gold tone rope can get lighter along those edges over time, but on this one the color is the same all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2mm or 3mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2mm is refined and works well under a shirt or alongside other chains. The 3mm has clearly more presence and can be worn alone without looking thin. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you're hanging a pendant on it, 2mm is the classic choice\u003c\/strong\u003e; if you want the chain itself to do the talking, go for the 3mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Spiral Do You Want to See?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rope, length works differently than on a smooth chain, because the effect comes from the repeating twist. The more chain that shows, the more of that spiral you see. \u003cstrong\u003eAt 45 cm (18 in) it mostly disappears behind a collar\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving a fine line that hardly draws attention, which is perfect if that's what you're after. From 55 cm (22 in) it hangs free on the chest and the spiral really comes into its own, and at 60 cm (24 in) you wear it over a T-shirt with its full length in view. The 50 sits in between and is the safe choice if you're unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to take it off to wash your hands, walk in the rain or shower: there's no layer that could wear off. \u003cstrong\u003eDo take it off before the pool\u003c\/strong\u003e, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. The gold tone rope chain is different: that one has a layer over the same steel, so take it off before the shower and sports. Rinse this one under the tap after seawater or chlorine. You'll never need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish the way real silver does. To freshen it up, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush: the grooves of the spiral hold more dirt than a smooth link, and that's what dulls the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone steel matches almost any steel watch. If you like to layer, a rope makes a great second layer next to a wider, smoother chain: the contrast between smooth and twisted works better than the same link type twice. Leave at least 10 cm of difference in length so they don't catch on each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"2 mm \/ 45 cm","offer_id":50013920690520,"sku":"","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":50013920723288,"sku":"","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":50013920756056,"sku":"","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":56088891031896,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 45 cm","offer_id":50013920788824,"sku":"","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":50013920821592,"sku":"","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":50013920854360,"sku":"","price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":56088891064664,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Ketting-Zilver-RVS-2mm-3mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785766188"},{"product_id":"gouden-rope-ketting-3mm","title":"Rope Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm) With Twisted Links That Catch Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rope chain, the links are twisted around each other in a spiral instead of lying flat. A smooth chain reflects light off a single face, but a rope catches it across the whole twist, and \u003cstrong\u003ein gold that difference is at its biggest\u003c\/strong\u003e: a warm color on a twisted surface stands out from much farther away than the same chain in steel tone. The base is stainless steel with a gold tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Thing to Know Before You Buy It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rope turns as you move. Worn on its own, that's exactly the point: a lit edge keeps coming around to the front, so the shine moves with you. \u003cstrong\u003eHang a pendant on it, though, and that pendant turns sideways during the day\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of facing forward. For a pendant, a box or Cuban is the better chain. For a chain that stands out by itself, the rope is our strongest pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, Not Standard Gold Plating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The gold color is bonded to the steel at a molecular level inside a vacuum chamber instead of being electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch resistant than a standard plated layer\u003c\/strong\u003e; it's the same technique watch brands use for gold tone cases. On a rope it pays off fastest, because no link in our collection has as many raised edges: a ridge runs along every turn of the spiral, and that's the first thing to rub against a sweater, a collar or a seatbelt. It's not solid gold, so heavy friction can thin the color over time. Take it off for swimming and sports and store it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs 3mm the Right Width for You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3mm is the width where a rope truly reads as a rope: \u003cstrong\u003ethe twist is visible from a distance, yet the chain stays easy enough to wear every day\u003c\/strong\u003e. It holds its own when worn alone and also fits under an open collar. Looking for something finer or a second layer? Take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-2mm\"\u003e2mm gold rope chain\u003c\/a\u003e. Want more presence? There's the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-4mm\"\u003e4mm\u003c\/a\u003e, and for a real statement the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-5mm\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Length Shows the Twist Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more chain hangs free, the more of the spiral you get to see. \u003cstrong\u003eAt 45 cm (18 in) it sits high on the neck and the twist stays mostly hidden\u003c\/strong\u003e behind a collar, which works well if you want to keep it subtle. At 50 and 55 cm (20 and 22 in) the chain hangs free and the pattern is clearly visible up close. At 60 cm (24 in) you wear it over a T-shirt with its full length in view, and that's the length where a gold rope stands out most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the chain off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once your fragrance or aftershave has dried. The grooves of the spiral collect more dirt than a smooth link does, and that's what dulls the shine; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it right out. Dry it afterward with a soft cloth, and you can skip the polishing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your jewelry in the same gold tone, because gold next to silver looks accidental rather than intentional. If you like to layer, a rope makes a great second layer next to a wider, smoother chain: the contrast between smooth and twisted works better than the same link type twice. Leave at least 10 cm of difference in length so they don't catch on each other. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-rope-bracelet-3mm\"\u003erope bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e in the same finish completes the look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"45 cm","offer_id":50013923803480,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":50013923836248,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":50013923869016,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56088694915416,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Ketting-Goud-RVS-3mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1794436323"},{"product_id":"zilveren-rope-armband-3mm","title":"Rope Bracelet Silver Stainless Steel (3mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Bracelet Silver Stainless Steel (3mm) that lights up with every movement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rope the links are twisted around one another in a spiral rather than laid flat. On a wrist that gives you something a smooth bracelet cannot: \u003cstrong\u003ewith every movement of your hand a different part of the spiral lights up\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base is stainless steel, polished to a silver tone: there is no layer on it, because the steel itself already has that color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver-tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy 3mm Is Enough Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its twisted construction a rope has far more surface than a flat link of the same size, and that surface faces in all sorts of directions. \u003cstrong\u003eThat makes this bracelet look fuller than its 3mm suggests\u003c\/strong\u003e, without the heft of a broad link. It suits moments where a Cuban or king's link would be too emphatic, under a shirt sleeve for instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Rope Wants Some Slack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sizing question that genuinely matters on this link type. A rope has to be able to roll around your wrist: \u003cstrong\u003eif it sits tight the spiral stays still\u003c\/strong\u003e and you lose exactly the effect you are buying it for. So go by your wrist measurement plus about 2 cm, slightly looser than you would for a flat link. This bracelet comes in one length, 21 cm (8.3 in): that fits a wrist of about 19 cm (7.5 in) exactly, and on a 17 or 18 cm wrist it sits deliberately loose, which suits a rope well. If your wrist is 16 cm (6.3 in) or narrower, it will be too loose, and a bracelet we carry in a shorter size, like the figaro or the Cuban, fits better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Steel on a Twisted Link\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiral has many protruding edges and those are the first to rub along sleeves and table edges. On a coated bracelet that is exactly where the layer gives up first. \u003cstrong\u003eThis bracelet has no layer: the silver tone is the polished steel itself, and that makes it the carefree version.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a gold-tone rope bracelet a gold layer does sit over the same steel, and those very edges would grow lighter over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayering With a Second Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rope of 3mm is one of the better bracelets to stack with, because the twisted texture gives contrast beside a smooth or flat link. Wear it next to a broader bracelet and keep it to two: three bracelets on one wrist quickly gets busy. Beside a watch it works too, as long as you leave a few centimeters of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep it on for washing your hands, rain and the shower: there is no layer that could wear off. \u003cstrong\u003eDo take it off before the pool\u003c\/strong\u003e, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. Take the gold-tone rope bracelet off before the shower and sport, though, because that one does have a layer. Rinse it under the tap after seawater or chlorine. More soap and dirt stay behind in the grooves of the spiral than on a smooth bracelet, and that is precisely what dulls the shine; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Silver polish is unnecessary, because no tarnish forms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"18 cm","offer_id":59078222479704,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21 cm","offer_id":53634576023896,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Zilveren-Rope-Armband-RVS-3MM-kopie-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785752962"},{"product_id":"gouden-rope-armband-3mm","title":"Rope Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (3mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (3mm) That Turns With Your Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rope the links are twisted around one another in a spiral rather than laid flat. On a wrist that gives you something a smooth bracelet cannot: it turns with your hand, so \u003cstrong\u003ea different side of the spiral is always in the light\u003c\/strong\u003e. In gold that makes the bracelet livelier than its 3mm suggests. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne Length: 21 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet comes in one length, 21 cm (8.3 in). Wrap a strip of paper around your wrist just below the bone, measure it and add 1.5 to 2 cm: \u003cstrong\u003eit fits a 19 to 19.5 cm (7.5 to 7.7 in) wrist exactly\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a 17 or 18 cm wrist it sits looser and drops a little further towards your hand; on a rope that shows less, because it turns with you anyway. If your wrist is 16 cm (6.3 in) or narrower, it will be too loose, and a bracelet we carry in a shorter size, like the figaro or the Cuban, fits better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Matters on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch-resistant than ordinary gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Of everything we make this piece moves the most: a rope rolls, so the bracelet turns along your sleeve, the edge of your desk and your watch strap all day, and it is always the raised ridge of the spiral making that contact. It is not solid gold, so take it off for sport and DIY, and wear it on your non-dominant wrist where you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne More Thing a Rope Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clasp wanders. Because the links turn, the lobster ends up on top of your wrist after a few hours. That comes with the link type and is not a fault; you simply turn it back. If you want it to stay where you put it, a flat link like the Cuban or the figaro holds its position better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the bracelet off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once aftershave and hand cream have dried. More soap and dirt stay behind in the grooves of the spiral than on a smooth bracelet, and that is exactly what dulls the shine; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Dry it with a soft cloth and do not use a polishing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the tone to your watch rather than to the rest of your jewelry, and leave a few centimeters of room so they do not tap against each other. If you prefer to stack, a rope is a good partner beside a smooth or flat bracelet: the contrast between smooth and twisted works better than the same texture twice. Keep it to two bracelets per wrist. The rope chain in the same finish turns it into a set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"21 cm","offer_id":53634597814616,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Armband-Goud-RVS-3mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785766120"},{"product_id":"gouden-cuban-armband-3mm-5mm-7mm","title":"Cuban Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm \u0026 7mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm \u0026amp; 7mm) in Three Widths From Subtle to Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlat, interlocking links that sit tightly against one another: that is what has made the Cuban link the most worn bracelet style for decades. Because the links lie flat, \u003cstrong\u003ethe bracelet stays on top of your wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of turning to the underside the way a round link does. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 3mm, 5mm and 7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Width and Which Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3mm is subtle and stays quiet even next to a watch. The 5mm is our best-selling size and is clearly a Cuban without taking over. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 7mm is a statement\u003c\/strong\u003e and is best worn on your free wrist. The bracelet comes in 18, 20 and 22 cm (7.1, 7.9 and 8.7 in): measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm. At the wider sizes you want a little more room, because flat links sit less comfortably tight around a wrist than a fine chain does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Matters on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch-resistant than ordinary gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a Cuban bracelet that is not theory: the flat top of the links is exactly the surface that rests on your desk while you type, and that is the longest, flattest contact any piece of jewelry can have. It is not solid gold, so take it off for sport and DIY, and wear it on your non-dominant wrist where you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the bracelet off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once aftershave and hand cream have dried. The silver-tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on; this gold-tone one has a PVD layer, so take it off. Soap residue collects between the flat links and dulls the shine; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Dry it thoroughly afterwards with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the tone to your watch rather than to the rest of your jewelry. If you wear both on the same wrist, leave a few centimeters of room, because a steel case is harder than the finish and will otherwise dull it. 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Because the links lie flat, \u003cstrong\u003ethe bracelet stays on top of your wrist\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of rolling to the underside the way a round link does. The base is stainless steel, polished to a silver tone: there's no layer on it, because the steel itself already has that color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 3mm, 5mm and 7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Silver Is the Safest Choice on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wrist brushes against sleeves, table edges and a watch strap all day, and that's exactly where a colored finish shows wear first. That's not an issue here, because there's no finish: \u003cstrong\u003ethe silver color is the polished steel itself\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing can wear off, so you won't get the lighter patch that wear leaves on gold. Of all the bracelets in the range, this is the one that needs the least attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Width and Which Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3mm is subtle and stays understated even next to a watch. The 5mm is our most popular size and is clearly a Cuban without taking over. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 7mm is a statement\u003c\/strong\u003e and looks best on your free wrist. The bracelet comes in 18, 20 and 22 cm (7.1, 7.9 and 8.7 in): measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm. With the wider versions you'll want a little more room, because flat links aren't as comfortable worn snug around a wrist as a fine chain is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater, Sweat and Cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep it on to wash your hands, in the rain and in the shower: there's no layer on it that can wear through. \u003cstrong\u003eDo take it off before the swimming pool\u003c\/strong\u003e, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. The gold tone Cuban bracelet is different: that one has a layer over the steel, so take it off before the shower and sports. Soap residue does collect between the flat links and dulls the shine, so rinse it with clean water now and then. If more dirt works its way in, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush. You won't need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone steel is the easiest tone to combine, because it matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch. Wear both on the same wrist, on the hand side, with a few centimeters between them so they don't tap against each other. If you want a set, the Cuban chain in the same width is the natural match.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"3 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":54215795605848,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":54215795638616,"sku":null,"price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":55241071821144,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":53866868212056,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":53866868244824,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":55241071853912,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":54215795671384,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":54215795704152,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":55241071886680,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Armband-Zilver-RVS-3mm-5mm-7mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785766093"},{"product_id":"cuban-ketting-goud-3mm-7mm","title":"Cuban Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm \u0026 7mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm \u0026amp; 7mm) with Flat Links That Always Face Forward\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuban link is the best known chain design in the world: flat, interlocking links that sit tightly against one another. Because they lie flat, \u003cstrong\u003ethe chain always falls with the right side facing forward\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of twisting. In gold tone this is the design most people picture when they think of a gold-colored chain. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 3mm, 5mm and 7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, Not Standard Gold Plating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The gold color is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch-resistant than a standard plated layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same technique watch brands use for gold-tone cases. On a Cuban the effect matters more than on a woven link: here it is not protruding edges that make contact but broad flat faces, and those rest against your collar and your shirt all day. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is more surface to protect than on any other link type.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not solid gold, so take the chain off before the pool, the shower and sport, and store it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3mm, 5mm or 7mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3mm is refined and disappears under a collar, which suits it to wearing alongside other pieces. The 5mm is our best-selling size and the point where the Cuban link becomes clearly recognizable without demanding attention. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 7mm is a statement\u003c\/strong\u003e with visibly heavier links. If you want to hang a pendant on it, 3mm or 5mm is more practical, because at 7mm most bails no longer fit over the link.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the chain off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once aftershave or fragrance has dried. The silver-tone version is bare steel with no layer and can simply stay on; this gold-tone one has a PVD layer, so take it off. Soap collects between flat Cuban links and dulls the shine; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Dry it afterwards with a soft cloth and do not use a polishing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your other jewelry in the same gold tone, and match it to your watch case rather than to the rest of your pieces. If you want a set, the Cuban bracelet in the same width is the obvious addition. If you layer with a second chain, leave at least 10 cm difference in length and pick a clearly different link type to sit beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"3 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":54161116823896,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":54161116856664,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":54161116889432,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":53867815240024,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":53867900830040,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":53869938278744,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":54161116922200,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":54161116954968,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":54161116987736,"sku":null,"price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-Goud-RVS-3mm-5mm-7mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785766084"},{"product_id":"zilveren-cuban-ketting-3mm-7mm","title":"Cuban Chain Silver Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm \u0026 7mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain Silver Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm \u0026amp; 7mm) That Stays Flat Against Your Neck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cuban link is the best known chain design in the world: flat, interlocking links that sit tightly against one another. Because they lie flat, \u003cstrong\u003ethe chain doesn't roll onto its side\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the broad face of the links keeps pointing forward. In silver tone stainless steel, this is the version that's easiest to combine with what you already wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 3mm, 5mm and 7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Silver on Steel Is More Carefree Than Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the practical advantage the gold tone version doesn't have. That version has a gold layer over the steel, and wherever it wears through, a lighter patch appears. \u003cstrong\u003eNothing sits on top here: the steel itself is silver colored and polished, so there's no layer that can wear off.\u003c\/strong\u003e A scratch exposes the same color as the rest, because the color is the same all the way through. This is the chain you put on and forget about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3mm, 5mm or 7mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3mm is refined and disappears under a collar, which makes it ideal for wearing alongside other pieces. The 5mm is our most popular size, and it's the width where the Cuban link becomes clearly recognizable without demanding attention. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 7mm is a statement\u003c\/strong\u003e with visibly heavier links. If you want to hang a pendant on it, 3mm or 5mm is more practical, because most bails won't fit over the 7mm link. You'll find how this link compares with the other models in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/buyingguides\/best-cuban-chains-complete-guide-for-cuban-chains-and-cuban-links\"\u003eguide to Cuban chains\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, 50 cm (20 in) sits just below your collarbone, 55 cm (22 in) at the top of your breastbone and 60 cm (24 in) in the middle of your chest. At 34%, 55 cm (22 in) is our most chosen length across all chains. With a wider link you usually go one size longer, because a wide link sits higher on your chest. The math behind it is in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/buyingguides\/mens-chain-length-guide\"\u003ewhere each chain length falls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater, Sweat and Cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to take this chain off to wash your hands, walk through the rain or shower: there's no layer on it that can wear through. \u003cstrong\u003eDo take it off before the swimming pool\u003c\/strong\u003e, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. The gold tone Cuban chain is a different story: that one has a layer over the same steel, so it comes off before the shower and sports. After seawater or chlorine, give it a quick rinse under the tap. To freshen it up, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush: soap collects between flat Cuban links and dulls the shine. You won't need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish the way real silver does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone steel matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch, which makes this chain easier to wear than gold. If you want a set, the Cuban bracelet in the same width is the obvious addition. If you layer it with a second chain, leave at least 10 cm difference in length so they don't catch on each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"3 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":54161080779096,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":54161080811864,"sku":null,"price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":54161080844632,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":53867939889496,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":53867939922264,"sku":null,"price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":53869942079832,"sku":null,"price":37.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":54161080680792,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":54161080713560,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":54161080746328,"sku":null,"price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-Zilver-RVS-3mm-5mm-7mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785766073"},{"product_id":"zilveren-tennis-ketting-3mm-5mm","title":"Tennis Chain Silver (3mm \u0026 5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTennis Chain Silver (3mm \u0026amp; 5mm) where the metal disappears against the stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA continuous row of VVS CZ stones in a cool silver tone. That is a different chain from the gold version, and not only in color: \u003cstrong\u003esilver-tone metal blends visually into clear stones\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the settings disappear and your eye sees one unbroken line of light. In gold you see the setting work as contrast instead. If you want the stones to be the whole story, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase material: copper alloy, nickel-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: silver-tone, 5x PVD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: VVS CZ (simulated diamond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 3mm and 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: box clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Setting Decides Everything Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecisely because the metal must not stand out, the setting work has to be right. Every stone sits in its own setting, and the tighter those stand against one another, the less interruption you see. For that a \u003cstrong\u003enickel-free copper alloy is the right material: copper can be worked more finely than stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the row looks like one line rather than separate elements. On steel you do not get that density, which is exactly why virtually every serious iced out piece is built on copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Matters Even More in Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver color is applied with PVD: the material is bonded at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. With a cool tone over a warm copper base that hardness is not a spare quality. \u003cstrong\u003eIf the layer thinned anywhere, the copper would show as a warm patch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on a chain where the metal is meant to be invisible that is noticed immediately. The bonded layer is exactly what prevents it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3mm or 5mm, and Which Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone looks quieter than gold, which keeps the 5mm wearable in situations where gold would be too much. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 3mm is the layering chain\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine enough to sit under a link chain without fighting it. For length: 50 cm (20 in) stays inside a collar, 55 cm (22 in) falls just below the collarbone and is our best-selling length, 60 cm (24 in) hangs free on the chest. 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On a tennis chain, the weak spot isn't the flat surface but the small edges between the settings: they're the highest points, so they meet your collar first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3mm or 5mm, and Which Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold naturally stands out more than silver tone, so \u003cstrong\u003ethe 3mm is already enough to get noticed here\u003c\/strong\u003e while staying easy to wear with other pieces. The 5mm is the statement piece and looks best worn on its own. As for length: at 50 cm (20 in) the chain stays inside a collar, 55 cm (22 in) falls just below the collarbone and is our most popular length, and at 60 cm (24 in) it hangs free on the chest, where you see the row of stones along its full length. 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A bracelet is worn at conversation height: \u003cstrong\u003epeople see it close up\u003c\/strong\u003e, far closer than a chain, and that makes the quality of the setting more important here than anywhere else. 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Worn tight, the same row stays facing up and you lose half the effect you are paying for. Measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm: below 17 cm (6.7 in) you are right with 18 cm (7.1 in), above that with 20 cm (7.9 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Copper Base Does to the Gold Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a nickel-free copper alloy rather than stainless steel, because copper can be worked more finely and the settings therefore close tightly around each stone. In gold that brings a second benefit: \u003cstrong\u003ethe warm undertone of copper shows through the gold layer\u003c\/strong\u003e and makes the color fuller than the same finish on a cool base. And copper is denser than hollow steel, which you feel immediately on a wrist: the bracelet lies heavy rather than tinny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD on the Piece That Moves Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, bonded in five molecular layers rather than electroplated on top. That makes the layer \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch-resistant than ordinary plating\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on a wrist that weighs heaviest: it rubs along sleeves, table edges and a keyboard all day. Wear it on your non-dominant wrist where you can, and the finish keeps its even color longest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping It Sparkling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper alloy is more sensitive to moisture than steel, so this is a piece for going out rather than for the gym. On a wrist \u003cstrong\u003ehand cream is the biggest culprit\u003c\/strong\u003e, more so than soap: it creeps under the settings and leaves a film exactly where the light has to pass. Apply hand cream before you put the bracelet on, take it off for showering, swimming and training, and keep a dry, soft toothbrush to hand for underneath the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it on your free wrist if your watch is silver-toned, because gold beside steel looks accidental rather than deliberate. If you have a gold-tone watch it can go on the same wrist, with a few centimeters between them: \u003cstrong\u003ea steel watch case is harder than the finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and will otherwise tap it dull. 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At 4.1 by 2.1 cm this is \u003cstrong\u003ea pendant that is emphatically visible\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not disappear under a shirt. 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There is a layer on it, including on the silver-tone version, because that color is PVD over copper here; only the silver-tone pieces in bare steel have no layer and can stay on. Dust collects between the stones, and that is what dulls the sparkle first; a dry, soft toothbrush lifts it out. 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Steel can't give you that density, which is why virtually every serious iced out piece is built on a copper base. Copper is also denser than hollow steel, and at 10mm that's the difference between a chain with real weight and one that feels hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD Over the Copper Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch resistant than an ordinary coating\u003c\/strong\u003e. In silver tone that matters even more: the links move against each other, and if the layer wore through there, the warmer copper undertone would show right away. That's exactly what the PVD layer prevents. The alloy underneath is nickel free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6mm, 8mm or 10mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6mm is the everyday version: iced out, but subtle enough to wear under a collar. The 8mm is our most popular width and the sweet spot where the chain gets noticed without taking over. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 10mm is all statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the heaviest links and the broadest field of stones. At 50 cm (20 in) the chain sits high, 55 cm (22 in) lands just below the collarbone and 60 cm (24 in) hangs on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe width also changes which length you'll want: \u003cstrong\u003eat 6mm our most chosen length is 50 cm (20 in), at 10mm it's 60 cm (24 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e. A wider link sits higher on your chest instead of following its curve. We work out which combination suits you, width by width, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/styling-and-fashion\/which-length-iced-out-silver-cuban-link-chain-fits-it-best-on-you\"\u003ewhich length goes with an iced out Cuban\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping It Sparkling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper alloy is more sensitive to moisture than steel, so it's a piece for going out rather than for the gym. \u003cstrong\u003eTake the chain off before showering, swimming and training\u003c\/strong\u003e, apply fragrance and deodorant before you put it on, and store it dry in the box it came in. There's a layer on the silver tone version too, because here that color is PVD over copper; only the silver tone pieces in bare steel have no layer and can stay on. Dust gathers between the links faster than on a smooth chain; a dry, soft toothbrush lifts it right out. That dust is what dulls the sparkle first, not the stones themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone iced out is easier to combine than gold, because it matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch. If you want a set, the Cuban link bracelet in the same width and finish is the natural addition. If you wear a second chain alongside it, leave at least 10 cm difference in length so they don't catch on each other.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"6 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":58671304081752,"sku":null,"price":146.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":58671304114520,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":58671304147288,"sku":null,"price":152.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":54204504637784,"sku":null,"price":176.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":54204504670552,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":54204504703320,"sku":null,"price":182.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 50 cm","offer_id":54211096215896,"sku":null,"price":192.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 55 cm","offer_id":54211096248664,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 60 cm","offer_id":54211096281432,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-Zilver-ICED-OUT-6mm8mm-10mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1791263029"},{"product_id":"cuban-link-armband-zilver-iced-out-6mm-8mm-10mm","title":"Cuban Link Bracelet Silver Iced Out (6mm, 8mm \u0026 10mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Link Bracelet Silver ICED OUT (6mm, 8mm \u0026amp; 10mm) Where Finish and Stones Run Into Each Other\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Cuban link here is set separately, with settings that follow the curve of the link. That means light breaks link by link rather than along one continuous line, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe sparkle travels in blocks as your wrist moves\u003c\/strong\u003e. In silver tone the finish blends seamlessly into the VVS CZ stones, so the bracelet looks like one unbroken surface. The finish is applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase material: copper alloy, nickel free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: silver tone, 5x PVD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: VVS CZ (simulated diamond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 6mm, 8mm and 10mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: box clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Copper Alloy and Not Stainless Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an iced out Cuban every link has to be set separately. \u003cstrong\u003eCopper can be worked more finely than stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the settings close tightly around each stone and almost no metal shows between them. That's why virtually every serious iced out piece is built on a copper base. Copper is also denser than hollow steel, and on a wrist you notice that right away: the bracelet feels heavy, not hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Counts on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch resistant than an ordinary coating\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a wrist, that matters most: it rubs against sleeves and table edges all day, and in silver tone a worn spot would show right away as a warmer undertone. The alloy underneath is nickel free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Width and Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6mm stays in proportion even next to a watch. The 8mm is our most popular width and gets noticed without dominating your wrist. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 10mm is pure statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the heaviest links and the broadest field of stones. The bracelet comes in 18, 20 and 22 cm (7.1, 7.9 and 8.7 in): measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm. With the wider versions you'll want a little more slack, so the bracelet can turn and the stones keep catching the light from a different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping It Sparkling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper alloy is more sensitive to moisture than steel, so it's a piece for going out rather than for the gym. \u003cstrong\u003eTake the bracelet off before showering, swimming and training\u003c\/strong\u003e, apply fragrance and hand cream before you put it on, and store it dry in the box it came in. There's a layer on it, this silver tone version included, because here that color is PVD over copper; only the silver tone pieces in bare steel have no layer and can stay on. Dust gathers between the links faster than on a smooth bracelet; a dry, soft toothbrush lifts it right out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlone or as a Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone iced out matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch, which makes it easier to combine than gold. Do leave a few centimeters between them, because the watch case is harder than the finish. With the Cuban link chain in the same width, you get a set that clearly belongs together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"6 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":58671304474968,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":58671304507736,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":58671304540504,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":54292234600792,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":54292234633560,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":54292390314328,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":56461973553496,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":56461973586264,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":56461973619032,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Link-Armband-Zilverkleurig-Iced-Out-6mm-8mm-10mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1791444427"},{"product_id":"cuban-link-armband-goud-iced-out-6mm-8mm-10mm","title":"Cuban Link Bracelet Gold Iced Out (6mm, 8mm \u0026 10mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Link Bracelet Gold ICED OUT (6mm, 8mm \u0026amp; 10mm) That Lies Heavy on the Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Cuban link here is set separately, with settings that follow the curve of the link. That means light breaks link by link rather than along one continuous line, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe sparkle travels in blocks as your wrist moves\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes the iced out Cuban heavier and bolder than a tennis bracelet. The gold tone finish is applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase material: copper alloy, nickel free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: gold tone, 5x PVD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: VVS CZ (simulated diamond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 6mm, 8mm and 10mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: box clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Copper Alloy and Not Stainless Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an iced out Cuban every link has to be set separately. \u003cstrong\u003eCopper can be worked more finely than stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the settings close tightly around each stone and almost no metal shows between them. That's why virtually every serious iced out piece is built on a copper base. Copper is also denser than hollow steel, and on a wrist you notice that right away: the bracelet feels heavy, not hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Counts on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch resistant than an ordinary gold layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a wrist, that matters most: it rubs against sleeves and table edges all day, and on a Cuban the links also move against each other. The alloy underneath is nickel free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6mm, 8mm or 10mm, and Which Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6mm is the everyday version and stays in proportion even next to a watch. The 8mm is our most popular width and gets noticed without dominating your wrist. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 10mm is pure statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the heaviest links and the broadest field of stones. The bracelet comes in 18, 20 and 22 cm (7.1, 7.9 and 8.7 in): measure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm. With the wider versions you'll want a little more slack, so the bracelet can turn and the stones keep catching the light from a different angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping It Sparkling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper alloy is more sensitive to moisture than steel, so it's a piece for going out rather than for the gym. \u003cstrong\u003eTake the bracelet off before showering, swimming and training\u003c\/strong\u003e, apply fragrance and hand cream before you put it on, and store it dry in the box it came in. There's a layer on the silver tone version too, because here that color is PVD over copper; only the silver tone pieces in bare steel have no layer and can stay on. Dust gathers between the links faster than on a smooth bracelet; a dry, soft toothbrush lifts it right out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlone or as a Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet is bold enough to wear on its own. With the Cuban link chain in the same width and finish, you get a set that clearly belongs together. If you wear it next to a watch, leave a few centimeters between them, since a steel case is harder than the finish and would otherwise tap it dull.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"6 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":58671304573272,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":58671304606040,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":58671304638808,"sku":null,"price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":54910397219160,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":54910397251928,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":54910397284696,"sku":null,"price":90.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 18 cm","offer_id":56461973291352,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 20 cm","offer_id":56461973324120,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 mm \/ 22 cm","offer_id":56461973356888,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Link-Armband-Goudkleurig-Iced-Out-6mm-8mm-10mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1791444474"},{"product_id":"gouden-konings-schakel-ketting-5mm","title":"King's Chain Gold Stainless Steel (5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing's Chain Gold Stainless Steel (5mm) That Never Hangs Crooked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king's link is built from small links that interlock layer by layer, creating a dense strand that looks the same from every side. That is the difference with a flat link: \u003cstrong\u003ea king's chain does not twist out of line\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pattern stays visible however it falls. In gold tone stainless steel you get that classic look for a fraction of the price of solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55, 65 and 75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Length Suits You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65 cm (26 in) is the most popular length\u003c\/strong\u003e: it sits on the chest and looks great over a shirt. If you want it closer to the neck, choose 50 or 55 cm (20 or 22 in); those fall around the collarbone and suit a narrower neck. 75 cm (30 in) is a statement length you can also wear over clothing. If you want to work out where a length falls on your own body, use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/buyingguides\/mens-chain-length-guide\"\u003ethe rule of thumb behind chain length\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKing's Link or Byzantine Link?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two different weaves, even though the names get used interchangeably. The king's link is tighter and more even in construction, with a calm repeating pattern. The byzantine link is fuller and clearly sculpted, with more depth and shadow between the links. If you want that fuller weave, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-byzantine-king-necklace-6mm\"\u003egold Byzantine chain in 6mm\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want the calmer pattern you can wear every day, you are in the right place. We put all the variants side by side in our overview of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/comparisons\/which-types-king-chains-are-there-complete-guide-how-choose-you-the-right\"\u003ethe types of king's chain\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, Not Standard Gold Plating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The gold color is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and that makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more resistant to scratches than a standard plated layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. At Carpe Ice that happens in five layers. It is the same technique watch brands use for gold tone cases, precisely because it has to survive daily wear. Want the color to stay this way as long as possible? Take it off before the pool, the shower and sport, and store it dry. The silver tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on; this gold tone one has a PVD layer, so take it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel, 925 Silver or 18K Gold Plated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel is the most practical of the three: it costs the least, it is the strongest and it asks almost nothing of you. If you want a precious metal base, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kings-link-chain-925-sterling-silver-2-5mm\"\u003eking's chain in solid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step. That one is finer in width and considerably more expensive, but it can always be polished again. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want broad and striking for daily wear, steel with 5x PVD is the logical choice\u003c\/strong\u003e; if you want value in the material itself, that is the silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5mm this steel chain is broad enough to wear on its own without getting lost. If you want a set, the king's link bracelet in the same width and finish follows on seamlessly. If you prefer mixing tones, the same link in silver sits well next to a steel watch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":55066937819480,"sku":null,"price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":55066937885016,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"65 cm","offer_id":56084890190168,"sku":null,"price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 cm","offer_id":55810285338968,"sku":null,"price":62.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Konings-Ketting-Goud-RVS-5mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1790915094"},{"product_id":"zilveren-konings-schakel-ketting-5mm","title":"King's Chain Silver Stainless Steel (5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing's Chain Silver Stainless Steel (5mm) that catches light from several directions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king's link is built from small links that interlock layer by layer, creating a dense strand that catches light from several sides at once. That is why this chain already stands out at 5mm \u003cstrong\u003ewithout needing a thicker link\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base is stainless steel, polished to a silver tone: there is no layer on it, because the steel itself already has that color. For that look you pay a fraction of what solid silver costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver-tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55, 65 and 75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel or Solid 925 Sterling Silver?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference is not the color but the upkeep. Real silver reacts to air and sweat and darkens over time, which you polish off with a cloth. \u003cstrong\u003eThis chain does not do that: the tone stays as it was on day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Against that, solid silver is a precious metal, feels heavier and can always be restored. If you want that route, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kings-link-chain-925-sterling-silver-2-5mm\"\u003eking's chain in 925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e is the counterpart, finer at 2.5mm and considerably more costly. If you want a broad chain you put on and then forget about, steel is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Silver Wears More Carefree Than Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the gold-tone king's chain a gold layer sits over the steel, and as soon as it wears through somewhere a lighter patch appears. \u003cstrong\u003eThis version has no layer: the silver tone is the polished steel itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is nothing that can wear off and the tone runs right through, which is exactly why the wearing advice for these two chains differs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWater, Sweat and Cleaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to take this chain off to wash your hands, walk through rain or shower: there is no layer that could wear off. \u003cstrong\u003eDo take it off before the pool\u003c\/strong\u003e, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. Take the gold-tone version off before the shower and sport, though. After seawater or chlorine, give it a quick rinse under the tap. \u003cstrong\u003eYou will never need silver polish\u003c\/strong\u003e, simply because no tarnish forms of the kind you get on real silver. To freshen it up, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush: on a king's link dirt sits deeper in the weave than on a flat chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKing's Link or Byzantine Link?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpe Ice carries both weaves and they are not the same. What you have here is the king's link: regular, with a calm repetition that looks like one continuous piece even close up. The byzantine link has wider, fuller loops and therefore more shadow and volume. If that suits you better, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silver-byzantine-king-necklace-6mm\"\u003esilver Byzantine chain in 6mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Length Hangs Where?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50 cm (20 in) the chain sits high and stays mostly above the collar of a T-shirt. 55 cm (22 in) is our best-selling length and falls just below it, still in proportion on a narrower neck. At 65 cm (26 in) it hangs clearly on the chest, and at 75 cm (30 in) it becomes a statement that is often worn over clothing. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want to layer with a second, finer chain, leave at least 10 cm difference\u003c\/strong\u003e so they do not catch on each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver-tone steel is the easiest color to combine, because it matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch. If you wear gold on your wrist instead, the same king's chain in gold is the more logical choice. If you want a set, the king's link bracelet in the same width and finish completes it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":55066940703064,"sku":null,"price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":55066940768600,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"65 cm","offer_id":56088480416088,"sku":null,"price":61.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 cm","offer_id":55930099040600,"sku":null,"price":62.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Konings-Ketting-Zilver-RVS-5mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1790915095"},{"product_id":"konings-schakel-armband-goud-5mm","title":"King's Link Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing's Link Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (5mm) With a Link That Is the Same All Round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wrist a king's link comes into its own more than around the neck: you see the woven pattern close up and the light falls on it differently all day. \u003cstrong\u003eThe link is the same all round\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the bracelet does not twist away the way a flat link does. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD, which gives you that look at a price you will not find in solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Size Do You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure your wrist and add about 1.5 cm. Wrap a strip of paper or a piece of string around your wrist just below the bone, mark where it meets and measure that against a ruler. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you land on 17 cm (6.7 in), 18 cm (7.1 in) is your size; around 18.5 cm (7.3 in), take 20 cm (7.9 in).\u003c\/strong\u003e That slack lets the bracelet move without sliding off your hand. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger: a king's link is thick and sits less comfortably tight than a fine chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Five Layers of PVD Matter on a Bracelet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wrist asks more of a finish than a neck does: it meets desktops, sleeves, steering wheels and seatbelts. That is exactly where it counts how the gold color was applied. With PVD the material is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber, and at Carpe Ice that happens in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch-resistant than ordinary gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is precisely the difference on the spot that rubs most. Indestructible it is not, so with intensive use the color can thin over time. \u003cstrong\u003eWear it on your non-dominant wrist and take it off before the pool, the shower, sport and DIY\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it stays even for longest. \u003cstrong\u003eThe silver-tone king's link bracelet does not need that: it is bare steel with no coating, while this one carries a gold layer that can wear through.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKing's Link or Byzantine Link?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are two different weaves that often get filed under one name. The king's link you see here is compact and regular. The byzantine version builds wider and fuller, with more depth between the links, and we carry it in 6mm. If you want that heavier effect on your wrist, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-byzantine-king-bracelet-6mm\"\u003egold Byzantine bracelet in 6mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAs a Set or on Its Own\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-kings-link-chain-5mm\"\u003eking's chain in the same width and finish\u003c\/a\u003e makes a set that clearly belongs together without becoming overdone. If you would rather wear a watch alongside the bracelet, leave a few centimeters between them: metal against metal scratches and speeds up wear on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"18 cm","offer_id":54957854851416,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 cm","offer_id":54957854884184,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 cm","offer_id":54957854916952,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Konings-Armband-Goud-RVS-5mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1789617709"},{"product_id":"gouden-byzantijnse-konings-armband-6mm","title":"Byzantine Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (6mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eByzantine Bracelet Gold Stainless Steel (6mm) That Shows the Weave Close Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wrist a byzantine link comes into its own more than around the neck: you see the open loops from close range and \u003cstrong\u003ethe pattern changes with every movement of your hand\u003c\/strong\u003e. In gold that gives you a bracelet that looks like one warm strand from a distance and like a built weave close up. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Tight, and Which Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracelet comes in 18, 20 and 22 cm (7.1, 7.9 and 8.7 in). Measure your wrist just below the wrist bone and add about 2 cm: at 16 cm (6.3 in) take 18, around 18 cm (7.1 in) take 20, and above that 22. You should be able to slide a finger in comfortably. A byzantine link is thick and needs room to move; if it sits tight the loops press into your skin and the weave is pulled straight, which is exactly where the depth you bought it for disappears. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you fall between two sizes, go up\u003c\/strong\u003e, because this weave wears better slightly loose than tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eByzantine or King's Link?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wrist this matters more than on a chain, simply because you look at it close up all day. The byzantine link you see here has wider loops and more shadow; the king's link is more compact and regular and therefore looks quieter under a sleeve. If you want that calmer pattern, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/king-link-bracelet-gold-5mm\"\u003egold king's link bracelet in 5mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, and Why That Matters on a Wrist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003econsiderably harder and more scratch-resistant than ordinary gold plating\u003c\/strong\u003e. On this bracelet two things come together: a wrist rubs along sleeves, desk edges and a watch strap all day, and this weave has more protruding loops than any other bracelet to take that contact. It is not solid gold, so take it off for sport and DIY, and wear it on your non-dominant wrist where you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the bracelet off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once aftershave and hand cream have dried. The silver-tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on; this gold-tone one has a PVD layer, so take it off. Soap residue collects deep between the loops and that is precisely what takes the depth out of the pattern; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Dry it thoroughly afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNext to a Watch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6mm with this volume the bracelet will not be pushed aside. Wear it on your free wrist rather than beside a watch; if you do want them together, leave plenty of space, because metal against metal scratches on both sides. If you want a set, the byzantine chain in the same width and finish follows on logically.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"18 cm","offer_id":55497864380760,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 cm","offer_id":55497864413528,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 cm","offer_id":55497864446296,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Gouden-Byzantijnse-Konings-Armband-RVS-6mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1789618273"},{"product_id":"gouden-byzantijnse-konings-ketting-6mm","title":"Byzantine Chain Gold Stainless Steel (6mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eByzantine Chain Gold Stainless Steel (6mm) With Open Loops and Real Depth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe byzantine link builds up wider and fuller than most weaves: the loops sit loosely enough for shadow to fall between the links. In gold that works harder than in steel tone, because \u003cstrong\u003ea warm color next to deep shadow gives more contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e than a cool one does. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eByzantine or King's Link?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different weaves, even though the names get used interchangeably. The byzantine link builds wide and full and therefore has depth; the king's link is tighter and more even and looks from a distance like one closed strand. In gold that difference matters even more: the byzantine catches light in layers, the king's link as a single continuous line. If you want the calmer pattern, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-kings-link-chain-5mm\"\u003egold king's chain in 5mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD, Not Standard Gold Plating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The gold color is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch-resistant than a standard plated layer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the same technique watch brands use for gold-tone cases. On this weave that matters more than on any other chain we make: a byzantine link has more protruding loops than any other pattern in the range, and every loop is a high point that rubs along your collar or a belt. It is not solid gold, so take the chain off before the pool, the shower and sport, and store it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this weave, length is about how much of the pattern you actually see. \u003cstrong\u003eAt 50 cm (20 in) the chain sits high and most of it disappears behind a collar\u003c\/strong\u003e, so you notice the thickness but not the construction. At 55 cm (22 in) it falls just below the collarbone, and at 60 cm (24 in) it hangs free on the chest where the loops catch light over their full length. If you want the weave to do the work, choose 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Wears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6mm with this volume the chain claims attention, so wear it on its own or at most beside something clearly finer. The weave is supple and follows the neck instead of standing stiff. \u003cstrong\u003eWe would not recommend a pendant here\u003c\/strong\u003e: the loops are too thick for most bails, and the chain is emphatic enough by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the chain off before the pool, the shower and the gym, and put it on once fragrance or aftershave has dried. The silver-tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on; this gold-tone one has a PVD layer, so take it off. On this weave dirt sits deeper between the loops than on almost any other link, and that is exactly what takes the depth out of the pattern; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush will lift it out. Dry it thoroughly afterwards with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your other jewelry in the same gold tone, because gold beside silver looks accidental rather than deliberate. If you want a set, the byzantine bracelet in the same width and finish is the obvious addition. If you wear a watch, match the color of the case to it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":55500690260312,"sku":null,"price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":55500690293080,"sku":null,"price":65.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":55500690325848,"sku":null,"price":66.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Gouden-Byzantijnse-Konings-Ketting-RVS-6mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1788920975"},{"product_id":"zilveren-byzantijnse-konings-ketting-6mm","title":"Byzantine Chain Silver Stainless Steel (6mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eByzantine Chain Silver Stainless Steel (6mm) With the Most Depth in the Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe byzantine link builds up wider and fuller than most weaves: the loops sit loosely enough for shadows to fall between the links. That makes this \u003cstrong\u003ethe most three dimensional chain in our collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it looks heavier than its 6mm suggests. The base is stainless steel, polished to a silver tone: there's no layer on it, because the steel itself already has that color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eByzantine or King's Link?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are two different weaves, even though people often use the names interchangeably. The byzantine link you see here has wider loops and more depth, so you can clearly make out the pattern up close. The king's link is tighter and more even, with a calmer repetition that looks like one continuous piece. If that calmer pattern is what you're after, take a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/silver-king-link-chain-5mm\"\u003esilver king's chain in 5mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Silver Matters on This Weave\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA byzantine link has far more edges and hollows than a flat chain, and those edges are where a finish takes the hardest wear. On this chain there's no finish to wear: the silver color is the polished steel itself, so \u003cstrong\u003enothing can wear off and wear leaves no lighter patch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The gold tone byzantine chain has a layer over the same steel, and those raised loops are exactly where you'd notice it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chain is thick, and that changes how each length hangs. \u003cstrong\u003eA 6mm byzantine link needs room to move\u003c\/strong\u003e: at 50 cm (20 in) it sits tight against the neck and the weave gets pulled straight, and that's exactly where the depth disappears. At 55 cm (22 in) it hangs loosely enough to give, and that's our most popular length; at 60 cm (24 in) it falls free on the chest. This one looks best without layering, because a second chain catches between the loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Wears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 6mm this is a chain that draws attention, so wear it on its own or, at most, next to something clearly finer. The weave is supple, so it follows your neck instead of standing stiff. \u003cstrong\u003eWe'd skip the pendant here\u003c\/strong\u003e: the loops are too thick for most bails, and the chain makes enough of a statement by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to take it off to wash your hands, walk in the rain or shower: there's no layer on it that can wear through. \u003cstrong\u003eDo take it off before the swimming pool\u003c\/strong\u003e, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. The gold tone version does have a layer over the steel, so take that one off before the shower and sports; that's the only difference in care between the two. Rinse it under the tap after seawater or chlorine. You'll never need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish the way real silver does. To freshen it up, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush: on this weave, dirt sits deeper between the loops than on almost any other link, and that's exactly what takes the depth out of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver tone steel matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch. If you want a set, the byzantine bracelet in the same width and tone is the obvious addition. Prefer gold? 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Light therefore breaks per link rather than along a continuous line, and \u003cstrong\u003eyou get blocks of sparkle that travel with the movement of the chain\u003c\/strong\u003e. That makes the iced out Cuban heavier and more emphatic than most other iced out chains. The gold-tone finish is applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase material: copper alloy, nickel-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: gold-tone, 5x PVD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: VVS CZ (simulated diamond)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidths: 6mm, 8mm and 10mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: box clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Copper Alloy and Not Stainless Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an iced out Cuban every link has to be set separately, with settings that follow the curve of the link. \u003cstrong\u003eCopper can be worked more finely than stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, so that setting closes tightly around each stone and almost no metal stays visible between them. On steel you do not get that density, which is why virtually every serious iced out piece is built on a copper base. Copper is also denser than hollow steel, which at 10mm is the difference between a chain that genuinely weighs and one that feels hollow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD Over the Copper Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold color is applied with PVD, physical vapor deposition: the material is bonded at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch-resistant than an ordinary gold layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a Cuban that matters even more, because the links move against each other and it is exactly at those contact points that an ordinary layer would wear first. The alloy underneath is nickel-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e6mm, 8mm or 10mm, and Which Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6mm is the everyday version: iced out, but quiet enough to wear under a collar. The 8mm is our best-selling width and hits the point where the chain is clearly noticed without taking over. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 10mm is a statement and nothing else\u003c\/strong\u003e: there two rows of stones run across the link, where the 6mm and 8mm have one. The chain comes in 50, 55 and 60 cm (20, 22 and 24 in); at 50 cm (20 in) it stays high, 55 cm (22 in) falls just below the collarbone and 60 cm (24 in) hangs on the chest. If you are wearing it on its own, 8mm or 10mm is the logical choice; if you combine it with a pendant or a second chain, 6mm works more quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeeping It Sparkling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA copper alloy is more sensitive to moisture than steel, so this is a piece for going out rather than for the gym. \u003cstrong\u003eTake the chain off before showering, swimming and training\u003c\/strong\u003e, apply fragrance and deodorant before you put it on, and store it dry in the box it came in. There is a layer on it, including on the silver-tone version, because that color is PVD over copper here; only the silver-tone pieces in bare steel have no layer and can stay on. Dust gathers between the links faster than on a smooth chain; lift it out with a dry, soft toothbrush. That is what dulls the sparkle first, not the stones themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn iced out Cuban is emphatic enough to be the only piece you wear. If you want a set, the Cuban link bracelet in the same width and finish is the most obvious addition. 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Flat, interlocking links at 4mm in precious metal: \u003cstrong\u003ethat weight cannot be imitated by a plated chain\u003c\/strong\u003e, however wide it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: solid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Broad Cuban in Silver Differs From Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith steel you pay for the shape, with silver for the metal. A Cuban link is solid and flat, so a fair amount of silver goes into 4mm, and you notice it the moment you put it on. The practical result is that the chain sits more calmly on the neck: \u003cstrong\u003eweight holds a broad link flat against the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of letting it lift with every movement. That is exactly what people mean when they say a chain feels solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Easiest Link to Keep Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reacts to air and sweat and darkens over time. On this link that is easy to deal with: \u003cstrong\u003ethe broad flat faces polish back to bright in a single pass\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas on a twisted or woven chain a cloth cannot reach everywhere. Tarnish therefore starts in the seams between the links here, and in those seams a little darkness gives the pattern depth rather than looking dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this width length matters more than on a fine chain, because a broad link high against the neck looks squat. \u003cstrong\u003eA 4mm Cuban sits best at 55 or 60 cm (22 or 24 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 60 cm (24 in) the length at which it falls free on the chest over a T-shirt. Choose 50 cm (20 in) if you want to keep it inside a shirt collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4mm in silver this is the main chain, not a layer. Wear it on its own, or at most with a clearly finer chain at least 10 cm apart in length. A pendant works if the bail fits over the link: at this width that is far from true of every pendant, so measure before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the chain off before the pool, because chlorine attacks silver. In the shower it can stay on: there is no layer that can wear off, and the tarnish silver develops polishes back out. Lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and dry it thoroughly. Use a silver cloth if it has tarnished, and no abrasives or ultrasonic bath. Rinse well after cleaning, because soap collects between flat links. Store it separately in the box it came in: silver resting against other metal scratches and tarnishes faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":56457186574680,"sku":null,"price":147.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":56457186607448,"sku":null,"price":153.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56457186640216,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-4mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785764303"},{"product_id":"18k-goud-vergulde-konings-schakel-ketting-2-5mm","title":"King's Chain 18K Gold Plated (2.5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing's Chain 18K Gold Plated (2.5mm) With More Presence Than the Width Suggests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the king's link in precious metal: a core of solid 925 sterling silver with 18K gold plating at 2.5 microns. \u003cstrong\u003eWhat sits under the layer decides how a plated chain ages\u003c\/strong\u003e, and here that's silver rather than brass or copper. At 2.5mm this is the finest king's link we carry, refined enough to wear under a shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase material: solid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: 18K gold, 2.5 microns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 2.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Narrower Costs More Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith silver you pay for the weight, not the width. A king's link is a dense weave that holds far more metal than its size suggests, and here that metal is precious rather than steel. \u003cstrong\u003eSo this 2.5mm costs several times the 5mm in steel while looking narrower.\u003c\/strong\u003e What you get back is a base with value of its own and a chain that can be restored rather than replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 2.5 Microns Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicron is the thickness of the gold layer. What the jewelry trade calls gold plated often starts around 0.5 micron, and \u003cstrong\u003ethis layer is five times as thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. Plating stays a finish rather than solid gold, so friction does its work over time, usually first around the clasp. On this chain that isn't a problem: underneath lies silver, so no base metal appears and there's no green residue on your skin. \u003cstrong\u003eA jeweler can also plate it again\u003c\/strong\u003e, which only pays off on a precious metal base. There's a layer on it, so take it off before the pool, the shower and sport; the steel chains in silver have no layer and can stay on. Apply fragrance before you put it on, and the layer lasts considerably longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Right Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50 cm (20 in) the chain stays high and falls inside a shirt collar. 55 cm (22 in) comes just below the collarbone and, together with 60 cm, is the length most buyers pick. 60 cm (24 in) hangs on the chest and works well if you want a pendant on it, because at 2.5mm most bails pass over it comfortably. That's the practical advantage of this width over the broader steel versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOr Rather Without a Layer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to avoid the idea of wear altogether, choose the king's chain in solid 925 sterling silver in the same width. That has no finish that can come off, but it does tarnish and you polish it back with a cloth. 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The smooth face of 18 by 30 mm gives an engraver room for a name, a date, coordinates or even a photo, and that turns an ordinary pendant into the one piece nobody else has. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18 x 30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving: text or photo, on the flat front face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a pendant, chain chosen separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eText or Photo: What Works at This Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are laser cut into the face, but they ask something different of your choice. \u003cstrong\u003eWith text the rule is: the shorter it is, the larger and more legible the engraving becomes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A name with a date underneath works better than a face filled with writing. With a photo engraving, contrast decides it: a face against a light background comes out sharply, while a busy or dark photo loses its detail at 18 by 30 mm. Settle on the wording before you order, because an engraved piece is made specially for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Personalized Piece Gets Our Hardest Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVD stands for physical vapor deposition. The gold color is bonded to the steel at molecular level inside a vacuum chamber rather than electroplated on top, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch-resistant than a standard plated layer\u003c\/strong\u003e. It counts here for two reasons in particular. This is the one piece you cannot simply replace, because the name or date on it is the reason you bought it. And it has the largest flat face in the whole collection, resting against your shirt all day: more surface to protect than any link type. It is not solid gold, so take it off before the pool, the shower and sport, and store it dry. The silver-tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on; this gold-tone one has a PVD layer, so take it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Chain Goes With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the chain \u003cstrong\u003enarrower than the pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the tag leads. A box or franco link is the best choice here because it does not twist, and that is exactly what you want with an engraved face: it keeps facing forward instead of hanging sideways by midday. A rope does turn. At 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24 in) the tag lands in the middle of the chest, which suits this size best. Choose the same gold tone for pendant and chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pendant lies against your skin all day, so it picks up more sweat and aftershave than a chain does. Put it on once fragrance and aftershave have dried, and wipe it with a soft cloth. More soap and dust stay behind in the engraved lines than on the flat face, and that is where the text loses its crispness; a dry, soft toothbrush lifts it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAs a Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn engraved piece is hard to get wrong, because the meaning comes from what you have put on it rather than from guessing someone's taste. It arrives in a Carpe Ice jewelry box, ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"Text Engraving (Free)","offer_id":56969121694040,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Photo Engraving (+€4.95)","offer_id":56969121726808,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Engraving","offer_id":59046347014488,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Dog-Tag-Hanger-Goud-Graveren-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785752920"},{"product_id":"dog-tag-hanger-zilver","title":"Dog Tag Pendant Silver (Engraved)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDog Tag Pendant Silver (Engraved) Where the Text Stays the Same Tone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rectangular pendant with a smooth 18 by 30 mm face, made to be engraved with a name, date, initials or coordinates. \u003cstrong\u003eSilver tone is the practical choice for that\u003c\/strong\u003e: there's no layer on the pendant, so the engraving cuts into the same metal and the text stays the same tone as the rest. The base is polished stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel, polished silver tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 18 x 30 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving: text or photo, on the flat front face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a pendant, chain chosen separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Silver Engraves More Subtly Than Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraving removes material. On a gold tone pendant you cut through the PVD layer to the steel underneath, so the engraving takes on a different tone from the surface around it: a clear contrast that can look great but isn't for everyone. \u003cstrong\u003eOn this silver tone pendant there's no layer\u003c\/strong\u003e: you cut into the same metal, so the text is subtler and the whole piece looks calmer. Choose gold if you want the engraving to stand out, silver if you want it to blend in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Can Put On It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18 by 30 mm there's room for more than just initials: a name with a date, a short line, or the coordinates of a place that means something to you. Keep in mind that smaller letters come out crisper on a flat face than large ones, and that a short text looks cleaner than a pendant packed with writing. Settle on the wording before you order, because an engraved piece is made just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBare Steel on the Largest Flat Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver color is the polished steel itself, not a layer over it. On this pendant that matters for a reason of its own: this is \u003cstrong\u003ethe largest unbroken face in the collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and it rests against your shirt all day, so there's more surface taking wear than on any link type. Since there's nothing on it that can wear through, the face around your text stays one tone, with no lighter patch appearing next to the engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Chain Goes With It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pendant has some weight to it, so it needs a chain that can carry it. \u003cstrong\u003eA box or Cuban chain of 2mm to 3mm is the safest base\u003c\/strong\u003e; on a finer chain the pendant pulls the line out of shape and the strain lands on the clasp. A box or franco also doesn't twist, which is exactly what you want with an engraved face. Choose the same silver tone and go for 55 to 60 cm (22 to 24 in), which brings it out at chest height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to take the pendant off to wash your hands, in the rain or in the shower: there's no layer that can wear through. Do take it off before the pool, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. Rinse it under the tap after seawater or chlorine. You'll never need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish the way real silver does. Dust settles in the engraved lines and dulls the text over time; a dry, soft toothbrush makes it crisp again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"Text Engraving (Free)","offer_id":56970833690968,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Photo Engraving (+€4.95)","offer_id":56970833723736,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Engraving","offer_id":59046347047256,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Dog-Tag-Hanger-Zilver-Graveren-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785752531"},{"product_id":"koningsketting-goud-rvs-4mm","title":"King's Chain Gold Stainless Steel (4mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing's Chain Gold Stainless Steel (4mm): The Full Weave, Just a Little Finer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe king's link is built from small links that interlock layer by layer, creating a dense strand that looks the same from every side. \u003cstrong\u003eThat is why a king's chain does not twist out of line\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the pattern stays visible however it falls. At 4mm it keeps that full weave but sits calmer around the neck than the 5mm. In gold-tone stainless steel you get that classic look for a fraction of the price of solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55, 65 and 75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e4mm or 5mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weave and the finish are the same; only the width differs. Choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-kings-link-chain-5mm\"\u003egold king's chain in 5mm\u003c\/a\u003e if you want the chain to tell the story on its own. This 4mm is finer and lighter, which makes it easier to combine: \u003cstrong\u003eunder a shirt, with a pendant or layered with a second chain\u003c\/strong\u003e. On a narrower neck 4mm also stays better in proportion. If you want something finer still in precious metal, there is the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/18k-gold-plated-king-link-chain-2-5mm\"\u003e18K gold plated king's chain in 2.5mm\u003c\/a\u003e. All widths sit side by side in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/king-link-chains-collection\"\u003eking's link chains\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Length Suits You?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most wearers 55 cm (22 in) is the safest choice: it falls just below the collarbone and sits well over a T-shirt. 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Take it off before the pool, the shower and sport and store it dry, and the color stays even for longer. The silver-tone version is bare steel with no layer and can stay on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLayering and Combining\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4mm this chain leaves room for a second one. Combine it with the 5mm or with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-byzantine-king-necklace-6mm\"\u003egold Byzantine chain in 6mm\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ekeep at least 10 cm difference in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they do not catch on each other. If you wear it with a pendant, measure the inside of the bail: it has to fit over a 4mm link. 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