Cuban Chain Silver Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm & 7mm)

Cuban Chain Silver Stainless Steel (3mm, 5mm & 7mm) That Stays Flat Against Your Neck

The Cuban link is the best known chain design in the world: flat, interlocking links that sit tightly against one another. Because they lie flat, the chain doesn't roll onto its side, so the broad face of the links keeps pointing forward. In silver tone stainless steel, this is the version that's easiest to combine with what you already wear.

Product details

• Material: stainless steel, polished silver tone

• Widths: 3mm, 5mm and 7mm

• Lengths: 50, 55 and 60 cm

• Clasp: lobster clasp

• Delivered in a Carpe Ice jewelry box

Why Silver on Steel Is More Carefree Than Gold

This is the practical advantage the gold tone version doesn't have. That version has a gold layer over the steel, and wherever it wears through, a lighter patch appears. Nothing sits on top here: the steel itself is silver colored and polished, so there's no layer that can wear off. A scratch exposes the same color as the rest, because the color is the same all the way through. This is the chain you put on and forget about.

3mm, 5mm or 7mm

The 3mm is refined and disappears under a collar, which makes it ideal for wearing alongside other pieces. The 5mm is our most popular size, and it's the width where the Cuban link becomes clearly recognizable without demanding attention. The 7mm is a statement with visibly heavier links. If you want to hang a pendant on it, 3mm or 5mm is more practical, because most bails won't fit over the 7mm link. You'll find how this link compares with the other models in our guide to Cuban chains.

Which Length

As a guide, 50 cm (20 in) sits just below your collarbone, 55 cm (22 in) at the top of your breastbone and 60 cm (24 in) in the middle of your chest. At 34%, 55 cm (22 in) is our most chosen length across all chains. With a wider link you usually go one size longer, because a wide link sits higher on your chest. The math behind it is in where each chain length falls.

Water, Sweat and Cleaning

You don't need to take this chain off to wash your hands, walk through the rain or shower: there's no layer on it that can wear through. Do take it off before the swimming pool, because chlorine is harsher than shower water. The gold tone Cuban chain is a different story: that one has a layer over the same steel, so it comes off before the shower and sports. After seawater or chlorine, give it a quick rinse under the tap. To freshen it up, use lukewarm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush: soap collects between flat Cuban links and dulls the shine. You won't need silver polish, because it doesn't tarnish the way real silver does.

Styling

Silver tone steel matches the case and bracelet of almost any steel watch, which makes this chain easier to wear than gold. If you want a set, the Cuban bracelet in the same width is the obvious addition. If you layer it with a second chain, leave at least 10 cm difference in length so they don't catch on each other.