Rope Chain

$183.97

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Item KJ-9C3785E5EC · In Stock · 24 options

Selected: Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver · Diamond-Cut · 1.3 mm · 1.3 mm · 16 in

The Rope Chain is a rope chain in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold with a diamond-Cut finish. Choose from 24 options by metal, finish, stone size, and width, priced $183.97 to $1,463.92. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver

Finish

Stone size

Width

Length

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Rope Chain: overview

The Rope Chain (rope-chain) is a rope chain made in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, or 14K White Gold. In detail, widths run 1.3 mm to 1.85 mm (5 choices), the finish is diamond-cut or polished, and construction is solid.

Diamond-cut metal has small facets cut into its surface, so a plain metal piece throws quick flashes of light as it moves. A Rope Chain (rope-chain) twists small links into a spiral that catches light along its length and looks fuller than its millimeter width.

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

At $183.97 to start, the Rope Chain (rope-chain) is priced below 68% of the 212 chains in the shop. Similar designs include the 1.25 mm Rope Chain and the 1 mm Rope Chain.

Specifications

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), every measurement below is taken from the production specification for this style. Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver, 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold
Finish: Diamond-Cut or Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated
Width: 1.3 mm to 1.85 mm (5 choices)
Construction: Solid
Primary stone: Diamond-Cut
Stone size: 1.3 mm, 1.6 mm, or 1.8 mm
Link style: Rope
Length: 7 in to 24 in (5 choices)
Chain function: Static
Clasp: Lobster Clasp
Options: 24
Price: $183.97 to $1,463.92

Options and pricing

The Rope Chain (rope-chain) comes in 24 combinations across metal, finish, stone size, width, and length, and prices run $183.97 to $1,463.92. The price moves with the amount of metal and the weight of the stones, so wider, heavier, and higher-karat options cost more.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), by finish: Diamond-Cut from $183.97; Polished from $239.65.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), by stone size: 1.3 mm from $183.97; 1.6 mm from $215.60; 1.8 mm from $1,195.05.

For the Rope Chain (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 Rope Chain (rope-chain), rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver: 8 options, $183.97–$299.51
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), sterling Silver: 10 options, $193.62–$296.30
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), 14K Yellow Gold: 4 options, $921.31–$1,463.92
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), 14K White Gold: 2 options, $1,172.05–$1,199.37

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 4 metals offered for the Rope Chain (rope-chain) is best at.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), width changes the character of the piece more than any other choice. For this style: 1.3 mm from $183.97, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 1.5 mm from $921.31, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 1.6 mm from $215.60, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 1.8 mm from $1,195.05, an everyday weight that carries most pendants; 1.85 mm from $239.65, an everyday weight that carries most pendants.

The least expensive way into this design is the Diamond-Cut Rope Chain (rope-chain) — Rhodium-Plated on Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver at $183.97. At the top of the range, the Diamond-Cut Rope Chain — 14K Yellow Gold is $1,463.92. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, from $183.97: sterling silver with a plated finish for color and tarnish resistance.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), sterling Silver, from $193.62: the most affordable precious metal, with a bright white shine.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), 14K Yellow Gold, from $921.31: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), 14K White Gold, from $1,172.05: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.

About the metals

6 of the 24 options of the Rope Chain (rope-chain) are 14K gold, starting at $921.31. 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 Rope Chain (rope-chain) starts at $921.31. 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 Rope Chain (rope-chain) starts at $1,172.05. 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 Rope Chain (rope-chain), in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, it starts at $183.97 across 8 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 Rope Chain (rope-chain), in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver and Sterling Silver, it starts at $183.97 across 18 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 Rope Chain (rope-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 Rope Chain (rope-chain), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Stones and grading

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), the stone is diamond-cut. Stone sizes run 1.3 mm, 1.6 mm, or 1.8 mm.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), natural diamonds are mined, and their characteristics are stated from the manufacturing specification rather than from a separate lab report unless a named report is listed. The diamond 4Cs guide explains how cut, color, clarity, and carat weight trade off at each budget.

Fit and wear

For the Rope Chain (rope-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. See the chain length guide for how length and width work together.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), it closes with 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 Rope Chain (rope-chain), layer two or three lengths about two inches apart so each piece keeps its own space. Compare link styles in gold chain styles.

Rope Chain (rope-chain). More in the same style: Rope Chains, Yellow Gold Chains, White Gold Chains, Natural Diamond Jewelry.

Who will love it

The Rope Chain (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.

Similar pieces at a glance

Weighing the Rope Chain (rope-chain) at $183.97 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 Rope Chain.

Rope Chain (rope-chain). 1.75 mm Rope Chain, from $147.09: $36.88 less to start.
Rope Chain (rope-chain). 0.85 mm Rope Chain, from $323.86: $139.89 more to start.
Rope Chain (rope-chain). 2 mm Hollow Rope Chain — 14K Yellow Gold, from $1,113.81: $929.84 more to start.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), Rounded Box Chain, from $179.81: $4.16 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Rope Chain (rope-chain) in Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver, 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 Rope Chain.

For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), compare the length with a chain you already own, or measure with a piece of string.
For the Rope Chain (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 Rope Chain (rope-chain).

For the Rope Chain (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 Rope Chain (rope-chain), sterling silver: 92.5% pure silver alloyed for strength, often stamped 925.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), diamond-cut: small facets cut into metal so it flashes like a faceted stone.
For the Rope Chain (rope-chain), lobster clasp: a spring-loaded clasp shaped like a claw, secure and easy to open.
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 (5 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.

Are the diamonds natural or lab-grown?

They are natural, mined diamonds, stated from the manufacturing specification.

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 and salt water speed tarnish on sterling silver, chlorine in pools and hot tubs can weaken karat gold alloys over time, and soap and lotion film dulls diamonds. 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 (1.85 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 Rope Chain makes an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and our 7-day window covers eligible unworn pieces.