Franco Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm)
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Watch-grade PVD coating
The color is bonded into the surface with PVD, the same technique used for watches.
Keeps its color
The PVD layer doesn't discolor and keeps its deep tone.
Every day, every outfit
Works under a shirt and over a tee.
Ready to gift
Arrives in our Carpe Ice gift box, ready to give.
Franco Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm) With a Square Strand That Lies Straight
The franco, also called a foxtail, is built from densely woven links that together form a square strand. That makes it feel more solid than its 3mm suggests and keeps it lying straight instead of twisting. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.
Product details
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Material: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish
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Width: 3mm
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Lengths: 50 and 60 cm
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Clasp: lobster clasp
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Delivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box
The Densest Link We Make
Where a figaro or a rope has open space between the links, a franco is woven so tightly that almost no light passes through. That gives you two things. The chain is strong for its width, because there is no single loose link to act as a weak point. And it hangs heavier and calmer, which works well on a gold chain: the tone looks like one continuous strand rather than a series of separate links.
Five Layers of PVD, Not Standard Gold Plating
PVD 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 noticeably harder and more scratch-resistant than a standard plated layer, the same technique watch brands use for gold-tone cases. On a franco the risk sits in its own particular place: the strand is square, so four sharp corners run along its full length, and a corner is always the highest point rubbing against a 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.
As a Carrier for a Pendant
Alongside a box, a franco is the best choice under a pendant, because it does not twist and the bail therefore keeps facing forward. At 3mm it is also sturdy enough for a heavier pendant than a fine chain can take. Choose the same gold tone for pendant and chain, because two mixed tones look accidental rather than deliberate.
50 or 60 cm
At 50 cm (20 in) the chain falls around the collarbone and stays inside a shirt collar. At 60 cm (24 in) it hangs on the chest and shows well over a T-shirt, which is also the better length if a pendant is going on it. If you layer with a second chain, leave at least 10 cm difference.
Care
Take 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. The dense weave keeps most dirt out, but what does get in is harder to remove; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush are the way. Dry it thoroughly afterwards with a soft cloth.
Shipping
Free shipping from €85 in most EU countries.
Ordered before 5 PM on business days, shipped the same day.
Netherlands: 1-3 business days
Belgium and Germany: 2-4 business days
United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 2-5 business days
Other EU countries: 3-7 business days
You will receive a tracking link by email once your parcel is on its way.
Returns
Not the right fit or want to exchange it? You can return or exchange your order within 14 days.
See our return policy for more information.
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Watch-grade PVD coating
The color is bonded into the surface with PVD, the same technique used for watches.
Keeps its color
The PVD layer doesn't discolor and keeps its deep tone.
Every day, every outfit
Works under a shirt and over a tee.
Ready to gift
Arrives in our Carpe Ice gift box, ready to give.
Franco Chain Gold Stainless Steel (3mm) With a Square Strand That Lies Straight
The franco, also called a foxtail, is built from densely woven links that together form a square strand. That makes it feel more solid than its 3mm suggests and keeps it lying straight instead of twisting. The base is stainless steel with a gold-tone finish applied in five layers of PVD.
Product details
-
Material: stainless steel with a 5x PVD gold-tone finish
-
Width: 3mm
-
Lengths: 50 and 60 cm
-
Clasp: lobster clasp
-
Delivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box
The Densest Link We Make
Where a figaro or a rope has open space between the links, a franco is woven so tightly that almost no light passes through. That gives you two things. The chain is strong for its width, because there is no single loose link to act as a weak point. And it hangs heavier and calmer, which works well on a gold chain: the tone looks like one continuous strand rather than a series of separate links.
Five Layers of PVD, Not Standard Gold Plating
PVD 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 noticeably harder and more scratch-resistant than a standard plated layer, the same technique watch brands use for gold-tone cases. On a franco the risk sits in its own particular place: the strand is square, so four sharp corners run along its full length, and a corner is always the highest point rubbing against a 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.
As a Carrier for a Pendant
Alongside a box, a franco is the best choice under a pendant, because it does not twist and the bail therefore keeps facing forward. At 3mm it is also sturdy enough for a heavier pendant than a fine chain can take. Choose the same gold tone for pendant and chain, because two mixed tones look accidental rather than deliberate.
50 or 60 cm
At 50 cm (20 in) the chain falls around the collarbone and stays inside a shirt collar. At 60 cm (24 in) it hangs on the chest and shows well over a T-shirt, which is also the better length if a pendant is going on it. If you layer with a second chain, leave at least 10 cm difference.
Care
Take 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. The dense weave keeps most dirt out, but what does get in is harder to remove; lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush are the way. Dry it thoroughly afterwards with a soft cloth.
Shipping
Free shipping from €85 in most EU countries.
Ordered before 5 PM on business days, shipped the same day.
Netherlands: 1-3 business days
Belgium and Germany: 2-4 business days
United Kingdom, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 2-5 business days
Other EU countries: 3-7 business days
You will receive a tracking link by email once your parcel is on its way.
Returns
Not the right fit or want to exchange it? You can return or exchange your order within 14 days.
See our return policy for more information.
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