A fancy link bracelet uses a patterned link instead of a standard curb, rope or figaro chain. The shape repeats along the length, so the bracelet reads as a design in its own right rather than as a plain chain. These are in solid 14K White Gold.
What makes a link “fancy”
Standard chains are named for a link that repeats identically — curb, rope, figaro, box. A fancy link departs from that: elongated ovals alternating with rounds, twisted or woven forms, links set at angles to each other, or a repeating motif worked into the metal. The result catches light differently along its length instead of uniformly, which is why a fancy link reads as jewelry where a plain chain reads as a chain.
The trade-off is repair. A broken link in a standard chain is a routine job for any jeweler; a broken link in a patterned one may need a piece made to match.
Getting the length right
Measure your wrist with a tape or a strip of paper and add about half an inch so the bracelet drapes rather than binds. Seven to seven and a half inches suits most women; eight to eight and a half suits most men. A wider or heavier bracelet wants the extra half inch more than a fine one does. Lengths are on each product page.
About the metal
Solid 14K white gold, stamped 14K, finished with rhodium for a bright white surface. The rhodium is cosmetic and wears with time; a jeweler re-plates it inexpensively and the gold beneath is unchanged.
Care
Warm water, a drop of dish soap and a soft brush. Avoid abrasive polishes, which take the rhodium off faster. Keep it out of chlorinated water. Store flat rather than heaped.
Related collections
See also fancy link bracelets in sterling silver, fancy link bracelets in 14k yellow gold, link bracelets in stainless steel, fancy link bracelets in two-tone gold, curb link bracelets in stainless steel, all fancy link bracelets and all bracelets and anklets.
