Hollow Bead Chain

$143.24

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The Hollow Bead Chain is a bead chain in 5 metals, including Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, and Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver. Choose from 47 options by metal, plating, width, and length, priced $143.24 to $1,489.30. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

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About the Hollow Bead Chain

The Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) is a bead chain made in 5 metals, including Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, and Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver. In detail, widths run 1 mm to 3 mm (5 choices), the finish is polished, and construction is solid or hollow.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), bead chain strings small metal spheres on a fine wire, giving a light, playful texture.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), a polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $143.24 to start, the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) is priced below 96% of the 212 chains in the shop. Similar designs include the 2.4 mm Stainless Steel Hollow Bead Chain and the Alternating Hollow Diamond-Cut Bead Chain — 14K Yellow / White Gold.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: 14K Yellow Gold-Plated or Rhodium-Plated
Width: 1 mm to 3 mm (5 choices)
Construction: Solid or Hollow
Link style: Bead
Length: 7 in to 30 in (6 choices)
Chain function: Static
Clasp: Spring Ring or Lobster Clasp
Options: 47
Price: $143.24 to $1,489.30

Options and pricing

The Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) comes in 47 combinations across metal, plating, width, and length, and prices run $143.24 to $1,489.30. Metal choice and size drive most of the price difference: more gold or platinum, or more carat weight, means a higher price.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), by plating: 14K Yellow Gold-Plated from $192.20; Rhodium-Plated from $195.07.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), by width: 1 mm from $143.24; 1.5 mm from $186.16; 1.8 mm from $206.55; 2 mm from $181.10; 3 mm from $211.92.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), sterling Silver: 17 options, $143.24–$331.59
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 14K Yellow Gold-Filled: 17 options, $191.39–$569.53
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver: 5 options, $195.07–$260.11
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 14K Yellow Gold: 6 options, $847.37–$1,452.64
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 14K White Gold: 2 options, $943.56–$1,489.30

Which option is right for you

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 5 metals offered for the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) is best at.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), width changes the character of the piece more than any other choice. For this style: 1 mm from $143.24, fine, for small pendants and layering; 1.5 mm from $186.16, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 1.8 mm from $206.55, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 2 mm from $181.10, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 3 mm from $211.92, noticeable on its own or with a heavier pendant.

The least expensive way into this design is the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) — Sterling Silver at $143.24. At the top of the range, the Hollow Bead Chain — Rhodium-Plated on 14K White Gold is $1,489.30. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), sterling Silver, from $143.24: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, from $191.39: a thick layer of gold bonded over a base metal, the look of solid gold for far less.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, from $195.07: sterling silver with a plated finish for color and tarnish resistance.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 14K Yellow Gold, from $847.37: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 14K White Gold, from $943.56: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.

About the metals

8 of the 47 options of the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) are 14K gold, starting at $847.37. 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.

In yellow gold, the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) starts at $847.37. 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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) starts at $943.56. 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.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $195.07 across 5 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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), in Sterling Silver and Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $143.24 across 22 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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), in 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, it starts at $191.39 across 17 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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is 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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Fit and wear

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), length guide for this style: 7 in: a typical bracelet or anklet length; 16 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; 30 in: a long length for layering or wearing over clothing. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), layer two or three lengths about two inches apart so each piece keeps its own space. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), more in the same style: Yellow Gold Chains, White Gold Chains.

Who it is for

The Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-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 Hollow Bead Chain

Weighing the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) at $143.24 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 Hollow Bead Chain.

Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain). 10 mm Hollow Bead Chain — Sterling Silver, from $881.77: $738.53 more to start.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 1.6 mm Enamel Bead Paperclip-Style Chain — 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, from $205.64: $62.40 more to start.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), Multicolor Enamel Bead Cable Chain — 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, from $222.76: $79.52 more to start.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), 4.1 mm Bead Chain, from $344.42: $201.18 more to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain) in Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold-Filled, Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White 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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain).

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain).

For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-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 Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), gold-filled: a thick layer of karat gold bonded to a base metal, far thicker than ordinary plating.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), lobster clasp: a spring-loaded clasp shaped like a claw, secure and easy to open.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), spring ring: a small round clasp with a spring-loaded opening, common on fine chains.
For the Hollow Bead Chain (hollow-bead-chain), solid vs hollow: solid pieces are metal all the way through; hollow pieces are lighter for their size but dent more easily.

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 30 in (6 choices). 7 in: a typical bracelet or anklet length. 16 in: sits at the base of the neck. 18 in: falls at the collarbone, the most common pendant length.

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 (3 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 Hollow Bead Chain makes an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and our 7-day window covers eligible unworn pieces.