Silver Rope Chains

The facts, from our listings

• Metal: .925 sterling silver, 92.5% silver.
• Width: 2.3, 2.8, 3.2 and 3.6 mm for every day; 20 mm and 25 mm showpieces.
• Length: 18 to 26 inches on the everyday ropes.
• Weight: 10 grams on the 2.3 mm up to 30 grams on the 3.6 mm, as listed.
• Stock: each listing says whether the rope is in the case at 47th Street or made to order.

Is a .925 silver rope chain real silver?

Yes. .925 sterling is 92.5% pure silver, the standard for silver jewelry; the rest is alloy that makes it hard enough to wear. Every rope on this page is .925, none plated.

Does a silver rope chain tarnish?

Sterling silver darkens with air and skin over time. A polishing cloth, or warm water and mild soap, brings it back; store it dry and apart from other pieces. More in does sterling silver tarnish.

What width silver rope chain should a man wear?

2.3 to 2.8 mm for a slim chain or under a light pendant, 3.2 to 3.6 mm worn alone. The 20 and 25 mm ropes are statement pieces.

Prefer gold? The same twist is on men's rope chains in 10K and 14K, and every gold chain we carry is on one page. For a flat link instead of a twist, a Cuban link chain is the other classic. All silver chains for men are on sterling silver chains, with our 925 silver chain guide.

Questions about a length or a clasp? Ask on the chat; calls and texts to 212-872-9692 are answered from 10 AM ET.