Diamond-cut chains are finished with tiny machine-cut facets on the links, so they catch and throw more light than a plain polished chain. Superior Silver diamond-cut chains feature two-tone Franco links in gold, rose gold and black over solid 925 sterling silver, starting around $92.
What diamond-cut means
Diamond cutting is a finishing step where small flat facets are machined into the surface of the links. Those facets act like tiny mirrors, so the chain sparkles more in light. It is a finish, not a link type, which means you can find diamond-cut versions of many chain styles. The Francos here pair that faceted sparkle with a smooth, dense weave.
Choosing a finish
These pieces combine diamond-cut sparkle with two-tone color, mixing silver with gold, rose gold or black. That gives you both the extra light from the facets and the contrast from the tones, which lets the chain read bold on its own without a pendant.
Frequently asked questions
What is a diamond-cut chain?
It is a chain whose links are machined with small facets that reflect more light, giving extra sparkle. Diamond-cut is a finish applied to a chain, not a separate link style.
Do diamond-cut chains have diamonds?
No. The name refers to the faceting technique, not to gemstones. The facets are cut into the metal itself so it sparkles like a faceted stone would.
Related collections: Franco chains, two-tone chains, all chains.