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The heavy, almost solid chain that's been made the same way for a thousand years. What it is and why it costs what it costs.

The puffy bumpy chain that looks like a string of popcorn. Why it weighs nothing and what that means.

A curb chain with every link twisted so it sparkles. Very light, very cheap, and when to pick it over rope.

The flat mirror-finish chain that lies on your skin like a ribbon. What it is, and the one thing to know before you buy.

The stiff smooth one that holds a curve by itself. What it is and why it fits different.

Wheat, spiga, same thing. Four strands braided so it looks like a stalk of wheat. Tougher than it looks.

The flat liquid chain everyone wants and half of them kink in a month. Flat vs twist vs braid, and how to not ruin it.

A Cardano is a tight woven chain that drapes soft. What it is, how it's different from a Franco, and which width to get.

Quick answer: A real 925 sterling silver Miami Cuban chain will carry a 925 stamp on the clasp or an end link, feel genuinely heavy for its size, and use...

Quick answer: The best chains for a pendant are rope, Franco, box, and cable styles, because they lie flat, resist twisting, and hold weight securely. For a heavy pendant, choose...

Quick answer: Choose a Franco chain for a sleek, ultra-durable everyday chain that lies flat and holds pendants well, choose a Cuban link for the boldest, heaviest statement and iced-out...

A buyer's guide to tennis chains: how to spot authentic diamond chains, what materials and craftsmanship signal quality, current styles, and choosing length, width, and stone.