{"product_id":"gouden-rope-ketting-5mm","title":"Rope Chain Gold Stainless Steel (5mm)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope Chain Gold Stainless Steel (5mm): Our Widest Rope, Made to Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rope chain is made of links twisted around each other in a spiral. At 5mm every turn is big and deep, so the light doesn't only glide over the edges but also \u003cstrong\u003eleaves shadow in the grooves in between\u003c\/strong\u003e. That contrast between light and dark gives the 5mm a depth you don't see on a thin rope, and it's exactly the look that made the gold rope chain famous in 1980s hip hop. It's the widest rope we carry, made of 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: 5mm\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\u003eIsn't 5mm Too Thick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on what you're looking for. \u003cstrong\u003eThe 5mm is meant as a statement\u003c\/strong\u003e: it's the first chain people notice on you, and it doesn't need a second chain to stand out. You feel it too, and a sturdy chain tangles less easily than a thin one. Want something that also works under a shirt? Then the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-4mm\"\u003e4mm gold rope chain\u003c\/a\u003e is the better pick; it's present without taking over your look. For a finer chain there's the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-2mm-and-3mm\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-2mm\"\u003e2mm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Don't Hang a Pendant on This One\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rope turns as you move, so a pendant drifts sideways during the day instead of facing forward. With the 5mm there's something else: \u003cstrong\u003emany pendant bails are too tight for a link this wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the chain already draws all the attention itself. Wear it on its own and the spiral does exactly what it's meant to do. Looking for a chain to carry a pendant? Choose a box or Cuban.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFive Layers of PVD: Why It Matters Most at 5mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVD (physical vapor deposition) bonds the gold color to the steel at a molecular level inside a vacuum chamber, and Carpe Ice applies it in five layers. That makes the finish \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably harder and more scratch resistant than ordinary plating\u003c\/strong\u003e. A 5mm rope simply has more surface rubbing against your clothes, and the raised ridges of the spiral stick out farther than on a thin chain. 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\u003eThe Right Length for a 5mm Rope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf in doubt, choose 55 or 60 cm (22 or 24 in).\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide chain needs room to fall: at 55 cm it rests on the breastbone over a T-shirt, at 60 cm it hangs loose and the full spiral comes into view. At 45 cm (18 in) a 5mm sits high and close around the neck, which is a deliberate, bold look. 50 cm (20 in) falls in between, just below the neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wide spiral has deeper grooves, and that's where skin oils, soap and fragrance collect fastest. That dulls the shine even before the finish itself changes. Rinse it now and then in lukewarm water with mild soap, brush the grooves with a soft toothbrush and dry it well. Take it off before the pool, the shower and the gym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5mm looks best on its own or with one thin 2mm chain that falls at least 10 cm shorter. Two wide chains side by side compete for attention. Keep everything in the same gold tone, because gold next to silver looks accidental rather than intentional, and finish the look with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/golden-rope-bracelet-3mm\"\u003egold rope bracelet\u003c\/a\u003e in the same finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpe Ice","offers":[{"title":"45 cm","offer_id":59099330314584,"sku":null,"price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 cm","offer_id":59099330347352,"sku":null,"price":43.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"55 cm","offer_id":59099330380120,"sku":null,"price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 cm","offer_id":59099330412888,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3904\/3160\/files\/Rope-Ketting-Goud-RVS-5mm-Carpe-Ice-1.jpg?v=1794435438","url":"https:\/\/carpeice.com\/en\/products\/gold-rope-chain-5mm","provider":"Carpe Ice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}