1.25 mm Rope Chain

$149.47

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The 1.25 mm Rope Chain is a rope chain in 11 metals, including 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, Sterling Silver, and Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver. Choose from 123 options by metal, plating, width, and length, priced $149.47 to $1,451.16. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

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1.25 mm Rope Chain: overview

The 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) comes in 11 metals, including 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, Sterling Silver, and Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver: a rope chain with a balanced, wearable build. In detail, widths run 0.75 mm, 1 mm, 1.25 mm, or 1.5 mm, the finish is polished, and construction is solid.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), a rope chain twists small links into a spiral that catches light along its length and looks fuller than its millimeter width.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), a polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $149.47 to start, the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) is priced below 91% of the 212 chains in the shop. Similar designs include the 1 mm Rope Chain and the 1.75 mm Rope Chain.

Specifications

The table lists the published specification for each option of the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, Sterling Silver, Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, 10K Yellow Gold, 10K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold, 10K Rose Gold, 18K White Gold, 18K Yellow Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: 14K Yellow Gold-Plated, Rhodium-Plated, or 14K Rose Gold-Plated
Width: 0.75 mm, 1 mm, 1.25 mm, or 1.5 mm
Construction: Solid
Link style: Rope
Length: 7 in to 24 in (7 choices)
Chain function: Static or Adjustable
Clasp: Spring Ring or Lobster Clasp
Options: 123
Price: $149.47 to $1,451.16

Prices by option

The 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) comes in 123 combinations across metal, plating, width, length, and clasp, and prices run $149.47 to $1,451.16. Price follows material: karat gold and platinum cost more than silver, and each step up in width or carat weight adds metal or stone.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), by plating: 14K Rose Gold-Plated from $392.54; 14K Yellow Gold-Plated from $149.47; Rhodium-Plated from $159.89.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), by width: 0.75 mm from $238.40; 1 mm from $314.44; 1.25 mm from $149.47; 1.5 mm from $154.49.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K Yellow Gold-Filled: 19 options, $149.47–$232.79
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), sterling Silver: 4 options, $156.68–$168.47
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver: 4 options, $159.89–$171.67
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K Yellow Gold: 34 options, $238.40–$1,398.41
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K White Gold: 28 options, $248.30–$1,422.42
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 10K Yellow Gold: 9 options, $263.99–$838.45
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 10K White Gold: 9 options, $273.41–$857.68
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K Rose Gold: 6 options, $392.54–$1,112.19
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 10K Rose Gold: 5 options, $636.77–$849.04
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 18K White Gold: 4 options, $1,157.69–$1,451.16
18K Yellow Gold: $1,383.72

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 11 metals offered for the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) is best at.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), width changes the character of the piece more than any other choice. For this style: 0.75 mm from $238.40, fine, for small pendants and layering; 1 mm from $314.44, fine, for small pendants and layering; 1.25 mm from $149.47, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 1.5 mm from $154.49, an everyday weight that carries most pendants.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), the least expensive way into this design is the Rope Chain — 14K Yellow Gold-Plated at $149.47. At the top of the range, the Rope Chain — Rhodium-Plated on 18K White Gold is $1,451.16. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, from $149.47: a thick layer of gold bonded over a base metal, the look of solid gold for far less.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), sterling Silver, from $156.68: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, from $159.89: sterling silver with a plated finish for color and tarnish resistance.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K Yellow Gold, from $238.40: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K White Gold, from $248.30: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 10K Yellow Gold, from $263.99: the most durable and affordable solid yellow gold.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 10K White Gold, from $273.41: the most affordable solid white gold, and the hardest of the karats.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 14K Rose Gold, from $392.54: the everyday rose gold, with a soft pink tone that will not wear off.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 10K Rose Gold, from $636.77: the most affordable solid rose gold, with a lighter pink tone.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 18K White Gold, from $1,157.69: a more precious white gold, 75% pure, under a bright rhodium finish.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 18K Yellow Gold, from $1,383.72: the richest yellow and the most precious feel of the karat golds.

About the metals

23 of the 123 options of the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) are 10K gold, starting at $263.99. 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold alloyed with harder metals. It is the most scratch-resistant karat and the most affordable way into solid gold, with a slightly lighter color than 14K.

68 of the 123 options of the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) are 14K gold, starting at $238.40. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

5 of the 123 options of the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) are 18K gold, starting at $1,157.69. 18K gold is 75% pure gold. The color is deeper and warmer than 14K, and the metal is a little softer, so it rewards a bit more care.

In yellow gold, the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) starts at $238.40. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

In white gold, the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) starts at $248.30. White gold is gold alloyed with white metals and finished with a bright rhodium plating. The plating slowly wears with time; a jeweler can re-plate it in about an hour, typically every one to three years with daily wear.

In rose gold, the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) starts at $392.54. Rose gold takes its pink tone from copper in the alloy. The color is part of the metal itself, so it does not wear off.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $159.89 across 4 options. Rhodium-plated sterling silver is 92.5% silver with a thin rhodium coat on top. The plating gives a bright white color and slows tarnish until it wears through.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), in Sterling Silver and Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $156.68 across 8 options. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver. It has a bright, cool shine and will tarnish with air and skin contact over time; a polishing cloth brings it back.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), in 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, it starts at $149.47 across 19 options. Gold-filled metal bonds a thick layer of karat gold to a brass core, far more gold than ordinary plating. It resists wear well and is a practical choice for everyday chains.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold, 10K Yellow Gold, and 18K Yellow Gold are the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Some white gold alloys contain nickel, sterling silver contains a small amount of copper, and plated and gold-over-silver options have a base metal under the finish. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Fit and wear

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), length guide for this style: 7 in: a typical bracelet or anklet length; 14 in: a close choker or a child's length; 16 in and 16-18 in: sits at the base of the neck; 18 in: falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length; 20 in: drops just below the collarbone and suits most pendants; 24 in: a classic men's length that sits mid-chest. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), some options are adjustable, with a slide or extra rings near the clasp, so you can wear them at more than one length; the others are a fixed length.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), it closes with a spring ring clasp or a lobster clasp. A lobster clasp is the more secure of the common clasps and the easiest to work one-handed.

How to wear it

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), mix one textured chain with one fine chain; keeping the metal color the same holds the layers together. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), more in the same style: Rope Chains, Yellow Gold Chains, White Gold Chains.

Who will love it

The 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) suits a daily chain for a favorite pendant, a gift for him or her, or the base of a layered look. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

Compare the 1.25 mm Rope Chain

Weighing the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) at $149.47 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the 1.25 mm Rope Chain.

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), Rope Chain, from $183.97: $34.50 more to start.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 0.85 mm Rope Chain, from $323.86: $174.39 more to start.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 1 mm Wheat Chain, from $148.55: about the same starting price.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), 2.1 mm Paperclip-Style Chain, from $146.45: $3.02 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain) in 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, Sterling Silver, Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold, 10K Yellow Gold, 10K White Gold, 14K Rose Gold, 10K Rose Gold, 18K White Gold, or 18K Yellow Gold: sterling silver tarnishes with air and skin contact, so store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth; plated and gold-over-silver finishes last longest when you keep them away from chlorine, perfume, and abrasive cleaners; karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; white gold's rhodium plating can be refreshed by a jeweler when the warmer base color starts to show.

Before you order

A short checklist for the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain).

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), plated, vermeil, and gold-filled finishes wear gradually; they are not solid gold.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain).

For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), gold-filled: a thick layer of karat gold bonded to a base metal, far thicker than ordinary plating.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), lobster clasp: a spring-loaded clasp shaped like a claw, secure and easy to open.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), spring ring: a small round clasp with a spring-loaded opening, common on fine chains.
For the 1.25 mm Rope Chain (1-25-mm-rope-chain), rope chain: links twisted into a spiral that catches light.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Eligible unworn pieces can be returned within 7 days of delivery. Unless the return is for our error or a verified defect, you pay insured return shipping. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

What lengths are available?

7 in to 24 in (7 choices). 7 in: a typical bracelet or anklet length. 14 in: a close choker or a child's length. 16 in and 16-18 in: sits at the base of the neck.

Is sterling silver real silver?

Yes. Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with a small amount of other metal for strength.

Will sterling silver tarnish?

Yes, slowly, with air and skin contact. Store it in a closed pouch and polish it with a silver cloth. Rhodium-plated silver resists tarnish until the plating wears.

Is the gold color permanent?

Plated, vermeil, and gold-filled finishes are layers over another metal. Gold-filled layers are thick and last for years; plating is thinner and wears gradually with friction, lotion, and chlorine.

Will white gold turn yellow?

The rhodium plating on white gold wears slowly with daily use and can reveal a warmer tone underneath. A jeweler can re-plate it quickly, usually every one to three years.

Can I wear it in the shower or pool?

Take it off to swim, bathe, or use a hot tub: water, soap, and chlorine wear plating faster, chlorine is hard on the gold-filled layer, chlorine and salt water speed tarnish on sterling silver, and chlorine in pools and hot tubs can weaken karat gold alloys over time. If it gets wet, rinse in clean water and pat dry.

Will a pendant fit on it?

It will if the pendant's bail, the loop the chain passes through, is wider than the chain (1.5 mm on this style) and the clasp end can pass through it. An enhancer bail, which opens and clips on, gets around a tight fit.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return it?

Yes. Unworn pieces in original condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method.

Is it a good gift?

The 1.25 mm Rope Chain makes an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and our 7-day window covers eligible unworn pieces.