Does 925 silver tarnish, and what do I do about it?

Yes, and that comes with the material. Silver reacts to air and sweat and grows darker over time. A silver polishing cloth takes that off again in a minute. Wear it daily and your skin polishes it largely by itself; it is the chain that sits in a box that tarnishes faster.

Where can I see that it really is 925 silver?

By the 925 hallmark near the clasp. That number stands for 92.5 percent pure silver, topped up with other metals for strength, because pure silver is too soft for jewellery. That same standard is known internationally as sterling silver.

Is 2.5 mm not too thin for a men's chain?

A byzantine link looks fuller than its measurement, because the weave is dense and light breaks from several sides. At 2.5 mm you get a chain that disappears under a shirt and looks neat when the collar is open. If you want to stand out, look at the 5 mm in steel.

925 STERLING SILVER

Byzantine chain 925 sterling silver 2.5mm side view

Close-up of 925 sterling silver king chain

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King's Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2.5mm)

925 STERLING SILVER

€209,95

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50 cm 55 cm 60 cm

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Solid 925 sterling silver

Stamped 925 silver, with the weight you expect from solid metal.

Shower-proof

Solid silver handles water, and one wipe with a soft cloth brings back the shine.

Make it a set

Pair it with the matching bracelet for a complete look.

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King's Chain 925 Sterling Silver (2.5mm) in Solid Precious Metal, Inside and Out

This chain is solid 925 sterling silver, inside and out. There is no finish on it that can wear off, 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.

Product details

Material: solid 925 sterling silver
Width: 2.5mm
Lengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm
Clasp: lobster clasp
Delivered in a Carpe Ice jewellery box

What 925 Actually Means

The 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. The difference from a silver-plated or gold-plated chain is fundamental: here the silver is not a layer but the whole piece. It also means the chain holds value in itself and can always be polished.

Tarnishing Comes With the Metal

Silver 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. A chain sitting in a box actually tarnishes faster than one you wear. So store it airtight if you are leaving it off for a while. Take it off before the pool, because chlorine attacks silver.

Choosing the Right Length

At 50 cm the chain stays inside a shirt collar, which suits wearing it at work or under clothing. 55 cm falls just below the collarbone and is the most chosen length. 60 cm 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, because that length works in most situations.

Silver or Plated?

If you want the same link in gold tone, the king's chain in 18K gold plated 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.