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 .925 sterling silver.
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 .925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver with copper added for strength, stamped .925, never a plated or silver-tone base metal. Some pieces carry a rhodium finish, which slows tarnish; the silver underneath is unchanged.
Care
Silver tarnishes in air and it reverses — a polishing cloth lifts it in seconds, and a piece worn often tarnishes far less than one left in a box. For a textured or woven surface, a soft toothbrush with warm water and a drop of dish soap reaches what a cloth cannot. Dry fully and store in a closed pouch. Off before a chlorinated pool.
Related collections
See also fancy link bracelets in 14k yellow gold, link bracelets in stainless steel, fancy link bracelets in 14k white gold, fancy link bracelets in two-tone gold, curb link bracelets in stainless steel, all fancy link bracelets and all bracelets and anklets.
