King's Link Bracelet Silver Stainless Steel (4mm)

King's Link Bracelet Silver Stainless Steel (4mm) You Put On and Then Forget

A dense, woven link of 4mm in stainless steel, polished to a silver tone with no coating over it. Finer than the 5mm, so it sits calmer on the wrist and fits easily next to a watch. And because there is no layer on it, nothing can wear off either, even though a wrist rubs all day along sleeves, tables and a watch strap.

Product details

• Material: stainless steel, polished silver-tone

• Width: 4mm

• Sizes: 18, 20 and 22 cm

• Clasp: lobster clasp

• Delivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box

How Tight Should It Sit?

You should be able to slide a finger in comfortably. Tighter and the link presses into your skin and the clasp pinches when you bend your wrist. Looser and it turns to the underside, so you mostly see the clasp. For most wrists 20 cm (7.9 in) is the middle size, with 18 cm (7.1 in) for a narrower wrist and 22 cm (8.7 in) if you deliberately want it looser. If in doubt, go a size up.

4mm or 5mm?

The weave is the same; only the width differs. The silver king's link bracelet in 5mm is sturdier and stands out more. Choose this 4mm for a narrower wrist, next to a watch or together with other bracelets. If you want the fuller Byzantine weave instead, look at the silver Byzantine bracelet in 6mm.

Steel or Solid 925 Silver?

The difference is mainly upkeep and feel. Real silver darkens over time through air and sweat and asks for an occasional polishing cloth; this one keeps the same tone. Solid silver, on the other hand, feels heavier and holds value in the material itself. If you want that route, the king's link bracelet in 925 sterling silver is the alternative, finer at 2.5mm and considerably more costly.

Next to a Watch or as a Set

Silver-tone steel 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 do not tap against each other. At 4mm the bracelet stays calm beside a watch without competing with it. The silver king's chain in 4mm has the same width and tone and makes it a set.

Care and Cleaning

You do not need to take it off to wash your hands, walk through rain or shower: silver-tone steel is bare steel with no coating. Do take it off before the pool, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. Soap residue stays behind in the weave 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. Silver polish is unnecessary, because no tarnish forms.