{"title":"Men's Silver Chains: 925 Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMen's silver chains\u003c\/strong\u003e in solid 925 sterling silver: 92.5 percent silver, with a 925 stamp on the clasp. Not a layer over another metal, but the metal itself, from a 2 mm Cuban link to a 12 mm moissanite Cuban link. Looking for stainless steel or a gold tone as well? See all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mens-necklaces\"\u003emen's necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich silver chain?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cuban-chain-collection\"\u003eCuban link\u003c\/a\u003e in 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm: flat links that lie close to the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/rope-products-collection\"\u003eRope chain\u003c\/a\u003e in 2, 3 and 4 mm: twisted like a rope, with lots of shine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/king-link-chains-collection\"\u003eKing's chain\u003c\/a\u003e in 2.5 mm: densely woven and strong, and fine enough for a pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/anchor-chain-925-sterling-silver-2-8mm\"\u003eAnchor chain\u003c\/a\u003e in 2.8 mm: a classic link of round, slightly flattened rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5 mm \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moissanite-tennis-necklace-5mm-925-silver\"\u003emoissanite tennis chain\u003c\/a\u003e and the 12 mm \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/moissanite-cuban-link-necklace-silver-iced-out-12mm\"\u003emoissanite Cuban link\u003c\/a\u003e: moissanite set in 925 sterling silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReal silver or silver-tone steel?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA silver chain is made of 925 sterling silver: a real precious metal, heavier in the hand and with a deeper shine. Silver-tone stainless steel looks similar from a distance, but it is a different metal: bare, polished steel with no coating that does not discolor. Steel costs less and needs no upkeep; silver is the material for anyone who wants to wear real silver. How to tell real silver and what the 925 stamp means is explained in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/product-information\/925-silver-meaning-how-to-tell-if-silver-is-real\"\u003ewhat 925 silver means\u003c\/a\u003e. All our jewelry in real silver is in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/925-sterling-silver-jewelry\"\u003e925 sterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich width and length?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2 to 3 mm silver chain is fine enough for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pendant-hangers-collection\"\u003ependant\u003c\/a\u003e or for layering with a second chain. From 4 mm it stands on its own; the 4 mm Cuban link is a good place to start. For length, 55 cm (22 in) is the starting point: it falls on the top of the breastbone and it is the length we sell most often. 50 cm (20 in) falls just below your collarbone, 60 cm (24 in) mid-chest. The math is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/buyingguides\/mens-chain-length-guide\"\u003echain length guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e925 silver tarnishes slightly over time; a silver cloth polishes that away. Because it is solid silver, you can polish out scratches without wearing through a layer. It does come off for the pool, because chlorine attacks silver. Store your chain dry and apart from other jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and gifts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder on a working day before 5 pm CET and your chain ships the same day, in a Carpe Ice jewelry box. For the 3, 5 and 6 mm Cuban link and the anchor chain, the product page shows a delivery time of 4 to 7 working days. Looking for a gift? Also see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gifts-for-him\"\u003egifts for him\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cuban-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-4mm","title":"Cuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (4mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (4mm) That Lies Flat Against the Skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad version in solid 925 sterling silver, and the one where you actually feel the metal hanging. 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":"cuban-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-2mm","title":"Cuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2mm) Made of the Same Metal as Your Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest Cuban chain we make in solid 925 sterling silver. Because the links are flat and interlock tightly, \u003cstrong\u003ethe chain does not roll onto its side\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at this width that makes it the most practical silver pendant chain in the range.\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: 2mm\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\u003eThe Best Silver Base for a Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA round or twisted link rolls with your movements, so a pendant hangs crooked within an hour. The flat Cuban link does not do that. In solid silver there is something a plated chain cannot offer: \u003cstrong\u003ependant and chain react to the same metal\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they keep the same tone. Under a silver pendant, a plated chain will show that difference over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat 2mm Means in Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver is softer than steel, and at this width that is the only thing to keep in mind. The chain handles daily wear perfectly well, but \u003cstrong\u003edo not pull it over your head with the clasp done up\u003c\/strong\u003e, because that is what actually breaks fine chains. If it does go wrong, there is good news: solid silver can be soldered, so a jeweler repairs it rather than you buying a new one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hanging a pendant on it, work backwards from where you want to see it: \u003cstrong\u003ea 4 cm pendant on a 50 cm (20 in) chain finishes where a bare 58 cm (23 in) chain would end\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without a pendant, 50 cm (20 in) sits around the collarbone and stays inside a shirt collar, 55 cm (22 in) is our best-selling length, and 60 cm (24 in) hangs free on the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTarnishing Comes With the Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reacts to air and sweat and darkens over time. That belongs to the metal and a silver cloth lifts it in a minute. On a flat link that is easier than on a twisted one, because a cloth reaches everywhere. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a chain that stays bright with no polishing, our stainless steel Cuban is the more practical choice\u003c\/strong\u003e; if you want precious metal with material value, this is the one.\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. Soap collects between flat links and dulls the shine, so rinse well after cleaning. Store it separately in the box it came in, because silver resting against other metal scratches and tarnishes faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":56457260990808,"sku":null,"price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":56457261023576,"sku":null,"price":108.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56457261056344,"sku":null,"price":114.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-2mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785764293"},{"product_id":"rope-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-4mm","title":"Rope Chain 925 Sterling Silver (4mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Chain 925 Sterling Silver (4mm) With Weight You Can Feel in Solid Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broadest of the three, and the one where you genuinely feel the material. A twisted rope link is densely woven, so a great deal of solid 925 sterling silver goes into 4mm. \u003cstrong\u003eThat weight is the whole point of this version\u003c\/strong\u003e: a broad chain that feels light gives itself away immediately.\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\u003eWith Silver You Pay by the Gram\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price gap between 2, 3 and 4mm is larger in silver than it looks, because you are not paying for width but for metal. A rope is also one of the densest links there is: where a hollow or open link contains air, this holds solid material. \u003cstrong\u003eThis chain therefore weighs more than many a broader chain of another type\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is exactly what you notice when you put it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow a Broad Rope Tarnishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reacts to air and sweat and darkens over time. At this width you see it mainly in the grooves of the spiral: they sit deeper than on the finer sizes and pick up a darker undertone sooner, while the raised sections stay bright. The effect is not unattractive, and many people find it gives the pattern depth. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want it kept sharp, use a silver cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e and work along the direction of the twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this width a short chain quickly looks squat, so \u003cstrong\u003e55 or 60 cm (22 or 24 in) shows a 4mm rope at its best\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 60 cm (24 in) it hangs free on the chest and you follow the spiral over its full length; 55 cm (22 in) falls just below the collarbone. Choose 50 cm (20 in) if you want to keep it inside a shirt collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing It Alone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4mm this is not a layer but the main event. Wear it on its own, or at most with a clearly finer chain beneath it at least 10 cm apart. We would not recommend a pendant here: the link turns with your movements and is broad enough that most bails will not pass over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and dry it thoroughly. Take it off before the swimming pool, because chlorine attacks silver. No abrasives or ultrasonic bath. Rinse extra well after cleaning, because a broad spiral holds more soap than a fine one. 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":56463934783832,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":56463934816600,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56463934849368,"sku":null,"price":194.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-4mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785764213"},{"product_id":"rope-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-3mm","title":"Rope Chain 925 Sterling Silver (3mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Chain 925 Sterling Silver (3mm), the Everyday Width in Precious Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe middle size in our silver rope line, and the right one for most people: wide enough to wear on its own, narrow enough to disappear under a collar. The core is solid 925 sterling silver. \u003cstrong\u003eWith silver, you're paying for the metal itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a twisted rope link is dense and heavy for its size.\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: 3mm\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 This Costs More Than a Steel Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell the same shape in stainless steel for a fraction of the price, so it's a fair question. The difference is in what you're holding. Steel is harder and has a finish that won't tarnish, but it has no material value and can't be repaired. Silver is a precious metal: it has weight, it holds value in the metal itself, and \u003cstrong\u003ea jeweler can always work with it\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether that's shortening or soldering. \u003cstrong\u003eIt's a choice between practical and lasting\u003c\/strong\u003e, not between good and better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTarnishing, and Why It Isn't a Flaw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reacts to air and sweat and darkens over time. That's simply part of the metal, and a silver cloth lifts it right off. A rope needs a little more attention than a flat chain, because the spiral has grooves a cloth doesn't reach on its own. \u003cstrong\u003eWear it often and it tarnishes more slowly\u003c\/strong\u003e: regular contact with your skin keeps the surface from dulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a rope, length works differently than on a smooth chain, because the whole effect comes from the repeating twist. \u003cstrong\u003eThe more chain hangs free, the more of that spiral you can follow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50 cm (20 in) it falls around the collarbone and stays inside a shirt collar, 55 cm (22 in) is our most popular length, and at 60 cm (24 in) the twist shows along its full length over a T-shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Wears\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3mm the chain gets noticed without becoming a statement, and the twisted links catch light from more angles than a smooth chain of the same width. Keep in mind that a rope turns as you move: that's no problem when you wear it alone, but a pendant will end up hanging sideways during the day. For a pendant, a box or franco chain is the better pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean it with lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap, then dry it thoroughly. Take it off before the pool, because chlorine attacks silver. Skip abrasives and ultrasonic baths. Soap collects in the grooves of the spiral, so rinse well after cleaning and pat it dry. Store it on its own in the box it came in, because silver resting against other metal scratches and tarnishes faster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":56466209309016,"sku":null,"price":187.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":56466209341784,"sku":null,"price":207.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56466209374552,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-3mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785764208"},{"product_id":"rope-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-2mm","title":"Rope Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2mm) for Precious Metal in a Fine Width\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest of the three silver rope chains, and the only one you will not feel sitting under a shirt. The core is solid 925 sterling silver rather than plated base metal, which matters more at this width than you would think: \u003cstrong\u003ethe finer the chain, the sooner you see what it is made of\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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: 2mm\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 Solid Silver Matters at 2mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a fine chain there is little material to hide behind. A plated chain of 2mm shows what sits underneath at the slightest contact, while this one is silver right through: \u003cstrong\u003eno other color can ever appear, because there is nothing else in it\u003c\/strong\u003e. On top of that, silver can be repaired. If a fine chain ever breaks, a jeweler solders it, which is pointless on a plated piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTarnishing Comes With the Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reacts to air and to sweat and darkens over time. That is not a fault but a property of the metal, and a silver cloth lifts it in a minute. At 2mm that goes faster than on a broad chain, simply because there is less surface. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you want a chain that stays bright with no polishing, our stainless steel rope is the more practical choice\u003c\/strong\u003e; if you want precious metal, occasional polishing comes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are hanging a pendant on it, work backwards from where you want to see it: \u003cstrong\u003ea 4 cm pendant on a 50 cm (20 in) chain finishes where a bare 58 cm (23 in) chain would end\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without a pendant, 50 cm (20 in) sits around the collarbone, 55 cm (22 in) is our best-selling length, and 60 cm (24 in) hangs free on the chest. Layering with a broader chain, leave at least 10 cm difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAs a Pendant Chain and as a Layer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2mm this is the classic width for carrying a pendant without the chain claiming attention. Keep the pendant in proportion: a heavy one pulls a fine chain out of line and strains the clasp. Layered under a broader chain this is the fine bottom layer; twisted links catch on each other sooner than flat ones do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and dry it thoroughly. If it tarnishes, use a silver cloth and no abrasives. Take it off before the swimming pool, because chlorine attacks silver. More soap collects in the grooves of the spiral than on a smooth chain, so rinse well. 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":56466296734040,"sku":null,"price":126.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":56466296766808,"sku":null,"price":141.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56466296799576,"sku":null,"price":142.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-2mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785764193"},{"product_id":"konings-schakel-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-2-5mm","title":"King's Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2.5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKing's Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2.5mm) in Solid Precious Metal, Inside and Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chain is solid 925 sterling silver, inside and out. \u003cstrong\u003eThere is no finish on it that can wear off\u003c\/strong\u003e, because there is no finish: what you see is the material itself. At 2.5mm this is the finest king's link in the range, and the dense weave makes it look fuller than that width suggests.\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: 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\u003eWhat 925 Actually Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number stands for 92.5 per cent pure silver, made up with other metals for strength. Pure silver is too soft to hold a link in shape. That ratio is the international standard for sterling silver and appears as a stamp by the clasp. \u003cstrong\u003eThe difference from a silver-plated or gold-plated chain is fundamental: here the silver is not a layer but the whole piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also means the chain holds value in itself and can always be polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTarnishing Comes With the Metal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver reacts to air and sweat and darkens over time. That is not a fault but chemistry, and a silver cloth sorts it in a minute. Wear the chain daily and it largely stays bright by itself, because your skin polishes it. \u003cstrong\u003eA chain sitting in a box actually tarnishes faster than one you wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e So store it airtight if you are leaving it off for a while. Take it off before the pool, because chlorine attacks silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50 cm (20 in) the chain stays inside a shirt collar, which suits wearing it at work or under clothing. 55 cm (22 in) falls just below the collarbone and is our best-selling length. 60 cm (24 in) hangs on the chest and leaves room for a pendant, which at this width passes over most bails comfortably. If in doubt, go for 55 cm (22 in), because that length works in most situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilver or Plated?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the same link in gold tone, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/18k-gold-plated-king-link-chain-2-5mm\"\u003eking's chain in 18K gold plated\u003c\/a\u003e is the counterpart, with exactly this 925 base underneath. The choice is not about quality but about upkeep: with plating you top up a layer in time, with solid silver you polish now and then. What you never have with this version is the risk of something coming off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":56834434793816,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":56834434826584,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":56834434859352,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Konings-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-2_5mm-Carpe-Ice.jpg?v=1785753019"},{"product_id":"moissanite-tennis-ketting-5mm-925-zilver","title":"Moissanite Tennis Chain 925 Silver (5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMoissanite Tennis Chain 925 Silver (5mm) With VVS D Stones and a GRA Certificate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA continuous row of 5mm moissanite on a base of solid 925 sterling silver. Most tennis chains are set with cubic zirconia, but \u003cstrong\u003ethese stones come with their own grading and a certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e: VVS D, recorded by GRA.\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\u003eStones: VVS D moissanite\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 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\u003eIncludes GRA certificate and a Carpe Ice jewelry box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat VVS and D Actually Mean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth grades come from the diamond world and are used for moissanite too. \u003cstrong\u003eD is the highest color grade there is\u003c\/strong\u003e: completely colorless, without the yellow or gray undertone cheaper stones often have. VVS stands for very very slightly included, meaning inclusions that are hard to spot even under a loupe. On a tennis chain, color counts most: in a continuous row, one stone with an off tone stands out right away, because you see it next to dozens of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoissanite Versus Cubic Zirconia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the comparison that matters on a tennis chain, because most are made with cubic zirconia. Moissanite scores 9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale versus 8 to 8.5 for cubic zirconia, and that difference decides whether the facet edges are still sharp after a year. \u003cstrong\u003eOn a row of dozens of stones, that shows more than on a single stone\u003c\/strong\u003e: once part of the row goes matte, the whole chain loses its clean line. The dispersion is also 0.104 versus 0.044 for diamond, which means noticeably more colored flashes as you move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Certificate Does and Doesn't Say\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GRA certificate confirms that these stones are moissanite and records their grading. \u003cstrong\u003eIt isn't a diamond certificate and doesn't pretend to be one\u003c\/strong\u003e: moissanite is lab created silicon carbide, a gemstone in its own right, and not a diamond. What the certificate gives you is proof on paper of what you're buying, so you don't have to rely on a sales story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow 5mm Wears, and Which Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5mm this chain gets noticed without the bulk of a broad iced out link. It comes in 50, 55 and 60 cm (20, 22 and 24 in): at 50 cm (20 in) it stays inside a buttoned shirt, 55 cm (22 in) falls just below the collarbone and is our most popular length, and at 60 cm (24 in) it's fully on display over a T-shirt. \u003cstrong\u003eWear it on its own or with the matching tennis bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e; adding a second chain makes the look busy rather than rich. The box clasp closes flush and doesn't interrupt the row of stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoissanite attracts grease, and that's the main reason stones can look dull. Lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft toothbrush along the underside of the setting will lift it away; that's where the light enters. Silver can darken between the settings over time, and a silver cloth easily touches that up. Skip the ultrasonic bath and abrasives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":57203967099224,"sku":null,"price":649.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":57203967131992,"sku":null,"price":669.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":57203967164760,"sku":null,"price":689.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Ontwerp_zonder_titel_-_2026-04-29T144330.809.jpg?v=1785752522"},{"product_id":"moissanite-cuban-link-ketting-zilver-iced-out-12mm","title":"Moissanite Cuban Link Chain 925 Silver Iced Out (12mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMoissanite Cuban Link Chain 925 Silver ICED OUT (12mm) With Broad Bands of Colored Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heaviest piece in the range: a Cuban link of 12mm, fully set with VVS D moissanite, on solid 925 sterling silver. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is the only iced out chain we carry on a base of precious metal\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than copper, and you feel that difference the moment you pick it up.\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\u003eStones: VVS D moissanite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 12mm\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 with safety lock\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 and Moissanite Together Are Something Else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost iced out chains are built from a copper alloy with cubic zirconia. That works and it looks good, but it is a different product. Here the base is a precious metal with value of its own, and the stones are moissanite: \u003cstrong\u003e9.25 on the Mohs hardness scale against 8 to 8.5 for cubic zirconia\u003c\/strong\u003e. With hundreds of stones side by side that is the difference between a chain that still sparkles sharply and one whose facet edges have worn down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Sparkle Than Diamond\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoissanite is silicon carbide, made in a lab because it barely occurs in nature. The dispersion is 0.104 against 0.044 for diamond, more than double, and dispersion is what splits white light into colors. At 12mm with stones across the full width you see that as \u003cstrong\u003ebroad bands of colored light\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than separate sparkles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow 12mm Wears, and Which Length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a chain that pairs with anything. At this width and weight you wear it on its own, without a second chain and without a pendant. It comes in 50, 55 and 60 cm (20, 22 and 24 in); at this weight 55 or 60 is the better choice, because \u003cstrong\u003ea 12mm chain high against the neck looks squat\u003c\/strong\u003e and needs length to carry the weight. The box clasp with safety lock is there for a reason: at this weight you do not want a lobster that can spring open by accident. \u003cstrong\u003eAlways check the clasp after putting it on.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid silver can tarnish through air and sweat, which a silver cloth lifts away again; work along the metal rather than over the stones. Dirt under the setting is what dulls the sparkle first: lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush are enough. Do not use an ultrasonic bath with this many set stones, and store the chain hanging so the weight does not rest on one point. Take it off before the pool, because chlorine attacks silver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":57343436587352,"sku":null,"price":894.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":57343436620120,"sku":null,"price":944.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":57343436652888,"sku":null,"price":994.95,"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_04656b90-a5a7-49c3-be9d-225e14e6c10f.jpg?v=1791263029"},{"product_id":"cuban-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-3mm","title":"Cuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (3mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (3mm) to Wear Solo and With a Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3mm this Cuban sits exactly between our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-chain-925-sterling-silver-2mm\"\u003e2mm\u003c\/a\u003e pendant chain and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-necklace-925-sterling-silver-4mm\"\u003e4mm\u003c\/a\u003e you wear on its own: \u003cstrong\u003ewide enough to wear without a pendant, slim enough to hang one on it\u003c\/strong\u003e. Solid 925 sterling silver, with diamond-cut edges that catch the light with every movement.\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, nickel free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink: curb (Cuban), high polish with diamond-cut edges\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\u003eThickness: 1mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm, including clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp, stamped 925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery time: 4 to 7 working days\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 a Curb Link Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis link goes by several names: Cuban link internationally, curb link in English, and traditionally gourmet in the Netherlands and Belgium. The principle is the same: oval links are hooked into each other, given a quarter turn and then ground flat, so they sit flush against one another. \u003cstrong\u003eThat is why the chain lies flat and does not roll onto its side\u003c\/strong\u003e, which round links such as anchor or rolo chains do. On this chain the edges are then diamond cut: small facets that break the light, so 3mm of silver gives more shine than you would expect from that width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolo or With a Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3mm it can do both. Without a pendant it looks like a full chain in its own right, even over a T-shirt. With a pendant it carries a medium-sized cross or a dog tag without the chain disappearing. \u003cstrong\u003eDo check the bail of the pendant: it has to fit over the link and the clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e, so measure it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1mm Thick: Flat Rather Than Heavy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chain is 3mm wide and 1mm thick. That makes it a flat, supple link that follows the line of your neck, rather than a thick chain pressing on your collarbone. If you want to feel more silver hanging, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-necklace-925-sterling-silver-4mm\"\u003e4mm\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want a chain you can also wear under a shirt all year round, this 3mm is the more practical size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lengths include the clasp. 50 cm (20 in) sits around the collarbone and stays inside a shirt collar, 55 cm (22 in) ends just below the base of the neck on most men, and 60 cm (24 in) hangs free on the chest. \u003cstrong\u003eWith a pendant on it, you will usually choose 55 or 60 cm (22 or 24 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the pendant does not disappear into your collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e925 silver tarnishes from air and sweat, and that belongs to the metal. Polish the chain with a silver cloth: on a flat curb link you can reach everywhere. Take it off before the pool, because chlorine dulls silver. Store it separately in the box, so it does not rub against other jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":58572930449752,"sku":"CI-CUB925-3-50","price":124.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":58572930482520,"sku":"CI-CUB925-3-55","price":129.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":58572930515288,"sku":"CI-CUB925-3-60","price":134.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-3mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1790917894"},{"product_id":"cuban-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-5mm","title":"Cuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (5mm) With More Surface to Catch the Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5mm a curb link becomes a statement. The links are wide and flat, and \u003cstrong\u003ethe diamond-cut edges have enough surface here to really sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Solid 925 sterling silver, high polish and nickel free.\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, nickel free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink: curb (Cuban), high polish with diamond-cut edges\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\u003eThickness: 1.2mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm, including clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp, stamped 925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery time: 4 to 7 working days\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\u003eWide and Flat, Not Thick and Stiff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5mm wide and 1.2mm thick, this is a wide, flat curb link. You only notice that once you wear it: \u003cstrong\u003eit bends smoothly with your neck and does not sit around it like a stiff band\u003c\/strong\u003e. A round, thick Cuban of the same width is heavier and stiffer. This one falls more like a silver ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere 5mm Sits Among Our Other Cubans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-necklace-925-sterling-silver-4mm\"\u003e4mm\u003c\/a\u003e is the main chain for every day. The 5mm is the step at which the chain is the first thing people notice, and above it there is only the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-chain-925-sterling-silver-6mm\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eChoose 5mm if you mainly wear it over a T-shirt or with an open collar\u003c\/strong\u003e and want a chain that is complete without a pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLength on a Wide Link\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide chain high against the neck looks squat, especially on a broader neck. \u003cstrong\u003eFor most men, 55 cm (22 in) is the safest choice at 5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e: it then falls just over the collarbone. 60 cm (24 in) hangs looser on the chest and works well over a hoodie. The lengths include the lobster clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it with a narrower bracelet in the same link, such as our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-bracelet-925-sterling-silver-4mm\"\u003e4mm Cuban bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e. The same pattern in two widths looks like a set, whereas the same width on wrist and neck quickly looks repetitive. For layering, add a fine 2mm chain with at least 10 cm difference in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wide curb link, tarnish starts in the seams between the links. That gives the pattern depth, and a silver cloth polishes the flat top surface back to bright. Do not use toothpaste or abrasives, because they leave scratches on the polished faces. Chlorine attacks silver, so take it off before the pool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":58572930711896,"sku":"CI-CUB925-5-50","price":199.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":58572930744664,"sku":"CI-CUB925-5-55","price":209.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":58572930777432,"sku":"CI-CUB925-5-60","price":219.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-5mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1790920505"},{"product_id":"cuban-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-6mm","title":"Cuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (6mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCuban Chain 925 Sterling Silver (6mm), the Widest in Our Smooth Silver Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Cuban for anyone who wants a silver chain you can see from a distance. \u003cstrong\u003e6mm wide and 1.6mm thick, the widest smooth curb link in our 925 collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Solid sterling silver, high polish with diamond-cut edges.\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, nickel free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink: curb (Cuban), high polish with diamond-cut edges\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\u003eThickness: 1.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm, including clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: lobster clasp, stamped 925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery time: 4 to 7 working days\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 1.6mm Thickness Makes the Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wide curb link, the thickness decides how the chain falls. A thin wide link lies like a band; \u003cstrong\u003eat 1.6mm this 6mm chain has body, so the cut edges stay visible and the link does not flip over\u003c\/strong\u003e. You feel the weight the moment you put it on, and that weight keeps it in place: it does not slide backwards the way a light chain does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear a 6mm Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this width the chain is the centerpiece, so keep the rest calm: no pendant, and at most one fine chain alongside it at a clearly different length. It shows best over a white or black T-shirt, and with a shirt only with an open collar. If you want the same silhouette just a little calmer, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-chain-925-sterling-silver-5mm\"\u003e5mm\u003c\/a\u003e is the size below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the Length Generously\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wider the chain, the more length it needs. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you are in doubt between two sizes at 6mm, choose the longer one\u003c\/strong\u003e. 55 cm (22 in) falls on the collarbone on most men, while 60 cm (24 in) hangs free on the chest and is the better choice for a broader neck or over a hoodie. We only recommend 50 cm (20 in) for a slim neck. All lengths include the clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide silver link shows more, including when it tarnishes. Wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing and it stays bright for longer, and use a silver cloth when it darkens. Store it lying flat in the box: \u003cstrong\u003ea heavy chain hanging from its clasp keeps putting strain on the same point\u003c\/strong\u003e. Take it off before the pool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":58572931694936,"sku":"CI-CUB925-6-50","price":249.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":58572931727704,"sku":"CI-CUB925-6-55","price":259.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":58572931760472,"sku":"CI-CUB925-6-60","price":269.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Cuban-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-6mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1790920505"},{"product_id":"jasseron-ketting-925-sterling-zilver-2-8mm","title":"Anchor Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2.8mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAnchor Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2.8mm), the Classic Link for a Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anchor link is the one you see on silver chains passed down through generations: \u003cstrong\u003eoval links that interlock alternately flat and upright\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 2.8mm in solid 925 sterling silver, this is a chain for every day, with or without a pendant, for him and for her.\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, nickel-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink: anchor, oval links of half-round wire, high-polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 2.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths: 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm, including clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClasp: spring ring, stamped 925\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery time: 4 to 7 working days\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 an Anchor Chain Works So Well With a Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe links are made of half-round wire: round on the outside, flat on the inside. That way \u003cstrong\u003ethe bail of a pendant glides smoothly over the chain\u003c\/strong\u003e without catching, and the chain lies softly against the skin. Because the links are open, at 2.8mm the bail of most pendants fits over it, from a small cross to a dog tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnchor or Cuban?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cuban-chain-925-sterling-silver-2mm\"\u003eCuban\u003c\/a\u003e lies flat and tight; an anchor chain is rounder and moves more freely. It therefore falls a little looser and \u003cstrong\u003ecatches the light on the rounded top of every link\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of on one flat surface. Choose the Cuban for a sleek, modern line; choose the anchor chain for a classic, softer look that suits a man just as well as a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e45, 50, 55 or 60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn most women 45 cm (18 in) falls just below the neck, and on men it sits tight. 50 cm (20 in) rests on the collarbone, 55 cm (22 in) is the length men choose most, and 60 cm (24 in) hangs free on the chest. \u003cstrong\u003eWith a pendant, count the pendant in\u003c\/strong\u003e: a 3 cm pendant on a 50 cm (20 in) chain ends roughly where a bare 56 cm (22 in) chain would fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rounded links of an anchor chain are easiest to polish by letting the chain slide through a silver cloth. If it has tarnished heavily, leave it briefly in lukewarm water with a drop of washing-up liquid, rinse and dry it thoroughly. Take it off before the pool, because chlorine dulls silver. Store it with the spring ring closed so it does not get tangled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"45 cm","offer_id":58572932448600,"sku":"CI-JAS925-2.8-45","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":58572932481368,"sku":"CI-JAS925-2.8-50","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":58572932514136,"sku":"CI-JAS925-2.8-55","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":58572932546904,"sku":"CI-JAS925-2.8-60","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Jasseron-Ketting-925-Sterling-Zilver-2-8mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1791313348"}],"url":"https:\/\/carpeice.com\/en\/collections\/mens-silver-chains.oembed","provider":"Carpe Ice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}