14K white gold chains, solid and stamped. White gold is yellow gold alloyed white and finished with rhodium, which gives the bright cool shine — that finish is renewable at a jeweller if it softens after years of wear.
The everyday links. Cable chains are the plain oval link and the largest group here. Box chains are square-linked and hang straight. Curb chains lie flat against the skin.
Braided and patterned. Spiga (wheat) plaits four strands. Rope chains twist and wear well. Figaro alternates one long link with three short, and rolo uses equal round links.
Heavier and flat. Franco chains are dense and squared. Snake chains lie completely smooth, and Singapore twists with a faceted sparkle.
Width. Under 1mm suits a small pendant; 1–2mm carries most charms; 3mm and up wears well alone.
See also 14K yellow gold chains, 10K white gold chains and sterling silver chains.
