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Wheat Chains

23 pieces

“With gold, you're always dealing with money. So first decide how much of it you want to put into the gold.” Trax, at the jewelry store on 47th Street

23 wheat chains, nearly all in 14K yellow, from a 0.6 mm diamond cut thread to a solid 3.5 mm.

The 21K square wheat at 1.5 mm was bought most in the year, 11 of them, and the 0.6 mm diamond cut next at 7.

A wheat chain is four strands of twisted oval links braided into one, so it looks like a stalk of wheat: smooth, round and bright. Most here are 14K yellow gold, from a 0.6 mm thread to 3.5 mm, in 16 to 24 inches; a 1.2 mm at 18 inches weighs about 3 grams, a 3.5 mm at 20 inches about 25. The 21K pieces are square wheat, at 1.5 and 2 mm.

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21K
Sale
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$810

21K Solid Gold Square Wheat Chain 1.5mm 71477

21K · 1.5 mm · 16 to 20 in

14K
$1,950

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 2mm 22 Inches 38200

14K · 2 mm · 22 in · 9 g

14K
$1,850

14k Solid Yellow Gold 3.3mm 20 Inches Hollow Link Wheat Chain 38180

14K · 3.3 mm · 20 in · 9 g

14K
$550

14k Solid Yellow Gold 1.0mm 20 Inches Shiny Round Wheat Chain 38184

14K · 1 mm · 20 in · 2.3 g

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14K
$900

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 1.2mm 24 Inches 38189

14K · 1.2 mm · 24 in · 4 g

14K
from
$500

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 1.0mm 38183

14K · 1 mm · 16 to 24 in

14K
from
$600

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Diamond Cut Wheat Chain 1.0mm 38171

14K · 1 mm · 16 to 20 in

14K
Made to order
14k yellow gold thin solid wheat chain necklace, 3.5mm width, 24 inches long.
$5,950

14k Yellow gold Thin Solid Wheat 3.5mm 24 inches 68265

14K · 3.5 mm · 24 in · 29.76 g

14K
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$350

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Diamond Cut Wheat Chain 0.6mm 38168

14K · 0.6 mm · 16 to 20 in

14K
Made to order
14k yellow gold solid thin 3.5mm wheat chain necklace, 20 inches long, men's style.
$4,550

14k Yellow Gold Solid Thin Wheat chain 3.5mm 20 inches 68274

14K · 3.5 mm · 20 in · 24.51 g

14K
$750

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 1.2mm 18 Inches 38187

14K · 1.2 mm · 18 in · 3 g

14K
$1,600

14k Solid Yellow Gold Hollow Link Wheat Chain 3.3mm 18 Inches 38179

14K · 3.3 mm · 18 in · 8 g

14K
$800

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 1.2mm 20 Inches 38188

14K · 1.2 mm · 20 in · 3.3 g

14K
$1,100

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 1.5mm 18 Inches 38191

14K · 1.5 mm · 18 in · 4.9 g

14K
$2,150

14k Solid Yellow Gold 3.3mm 24 Inches Hollow Link Wheat Chain 38181

14K · 3.3 mm · 24 in · 10.7 g

14K
Sale
$1,000

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat 1.5mm 20 Inches 38192

14K · 1.5 mm · 20 in · 5.4 g

21K
from
$1,350

21K Hollow Gold Square Wheat Chain 2mm 71478

21K · 2 mm · 18 to 20 in

14K
$1,550

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 2.1mm 18 Inches 38198

14K · 2.1 mm · 18 in · 7.8 g

14K
$1,800

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 2.1mm 20 Inches 38199

14K · 2.1 mm · 20 in · 8.8 g

14K
$650

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 1.2mm 16 Inches 38186

14K · 1.2 mm · 16 in · 2.7 g

14K
$1,500

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Wheat Chain 2.1mm 16 Inches 38197

14K · 2.1 mm · 16 in · 6.9 g

14K
Made to order
14k Yellow Gold Solid Thin Wheat chain 3.5mm 22 inches
$5,000

14k Yellow Gold Solid Thin Wheat chain 3.5mm 22 inches

14K · 3.5 mm · 22 in

14K
from
$650

14k Solid Yellow Gold Shiny Round Diamond Cut Wheat Chain 1.1mm 38173

14K · 1.1 mm · 16 to 24 in

Buyer's guide

How to choose a gold wheat chain

Round or square wheat, how fine a chain for your cross, and what it weighs at your length

Choose the wheat by what it has to carry. A fine round wheat holds a cross or a small charm, and its tight braid is slow to kink. For a chain that stands out on its own, step up to the solid 3.5 mm. Read the grams before the millimeters, because the grams are the gold. The square wheat is 21K, a deeper yellow and a softer metal, so give it a light piece.

Round or square: round, diamond cut and square wheat chains

Take the round wheat for a chain that looks the same from every side. Four strands of oval links braid into one, like a stalk of grain. Twelve here are round wheat in 14K yellow, from 1 to 2.1 mm. Three more are diamond cut, faceted to flash, from a 0.6 mm thread to 1.1 mm. The square wheat comes only in 21K, at 1.5 and 2 mm, with flat faces and a crisper edge. That pair took more than a third of the sales here in the year.

Pendant: the wheat chain for a cross or a pendant

A wheat chain is one of the steadiest under a pendant, because the braid stays round in the bail and will not fold. Size it to the piece. A small cross rides a 1 to 1.2 mm round wheat. A pendant with real weight wants 1.5 to 2.1 mm, and a heavy piece the solid 3.5 mm. Keep the 0.6 mm for a chain worn bare or a tiny charm. Go easy on the 21K square wheat too, since 21K bends sooner than 14K. Check that the clasp passes through the bail before you order.

Grams: what a gold wheat chain weighs, width by width

The grams tell you how much gold sits on your neck, so read them before the width. At 20 inches the round wheat runs 2.3 grams at 1 mm, 3.3 at 1.2 mm, 5.4 at 1.5 mm and 8.8 at 2.1 mm. Twice the width carries close to four times the gold. The solid 3.5 mm jumps to about 24.5 at 20. Inches add gold too. The 1.2 mm weighs 2.7 grams at 16 inches and 4 at 24. A listing that offers several lengths prints one weight, so ask which length went on the scale.

Solid or hollow: the solid wheat chain, and the 3.3 mm hollow link

For daily wear, or with a pendant on it, take solid. Every title here says solid, yet the three at 3.3 mm also say hollow link, and their grams side with hollow. At 20 inches the 3.3 mm weighs 9 grams, about the same as the 2.1 mm solid, and well under half the solid 3.5 mm. That is width without the gold. A hollow link wears light, but a hard squeeze can crush it out of round. Ask the live chat which build you are getting.

Length: a 16, 18, 20 or 24 inch wheat chain, for him or her

Take 20 inches if you are unsure. It is offered most here and falls a little under the collarbone. Sixteen rides high at the throat, 18 rests on the collarbone, and 24 drops to the upper chest. Most come one length to a listing, so pick the one with your inches, and only two carry 22. The desk can lengthen or shorten a chain and change its clasp, and one cut or extended for you is final sale. All but the solid 3.5 mm are listed for women too.

Widths: every wheat chain here, from the finest to the widest
WidthStyleKaratGrams listedLengths
0.6 to 1.1 mmDiamond cut round14K1.3 to 2.6 g16 to 24 in
1 mmRound14K1.9 to 2.3 g16 to 24 in
1.2 mmRound14K2.7 to 4 g16 to 24 in
1.5 mmRound14K4.9 to 5.4 g18 or 20 in
1.5 or 2 mmSquare21K3 or 4 g16 to 20 in
2 to 2.1 mmRound14K6.9 to 9 g16 to 22 in
3.3 mmHollow link14K8 to 10.7 g18 to 24 in
3.5 mmThin solid14K24.5 to 29.8 g20 to 24 in

Every count on this card is from the 23 chains live here on October 13, 2026 and what this page sold in the year to October 12, 2026; prices are on the listings. Grams are each listing's own figure. The 22-inch 3.5 mm prints none, so ask us for its grams.

Questions we get in the store

What does a gold wheat chain weigh?

At 20 inches the 1 mm round wheat weighs 2.3 grams, the 2.1 mm 8.8, and the solid 3.5 mm about 24.5. Longer weighs more. Where several lengths share a listing, ask the live chat for the grams at yours.

Can I get a wheat chain longer, or with a different clasp?

Yes. The desk lengthens or shortens a wheat chain and can swap the clasp, and a shorter chain holds less gold. Ask in the live chat before you order. Once it is cut or extended for you, the chain is final sale.

Will a wheat chain hold a cross?

Yes, and well, since the braid stays round and does not fold under the bail. Take 1 to 1.2 mm for a small cross, 1.5 to 2.1 mm for one with more weight, and the solid 3.5 mm for a big piece.

More questions we get

Do you have wheat chains in 21K gold?

Yes, two square wheat chains in 21K, at 1.5 and 2 mm, from 16 to 20 inches. 21K is 87.5 percent gold, a deeper yellow than 14K and softer, so hang a light cross or charm on it and take it off at the gym.

Is a wheat chain solid or hollow?

Solid, for nearly all of them, and every title here says so. The three 3.3 mm chains also say hollow link, and at 9 grams for 20 inches they weigh like hollow. Ask the desk which build one is before you pay.

Is a wheat chain for a man or a woman?

Both. All but three are listed for women and men alike. The three listed for men alone are the solid 3.5 mm chains, wide enough to wear with no pendant at all. A fine wheat under a small charm suits anyone.

Does a wheat chain kink or tangle?

Rarely, because the braid holds its shape better than a loose link does. Fasten the clasp, then hang it or lay it flat when it comes off. To clean it, use warm water with a drop of mild soap, rinse, and pat it dry.

Can I return a wheat chain?

Yes, if the desk clears it within fourteen days of delivery and it is unworn and unaltered. It travels on the insured label we send. Five percent restocking and that label come off the refund. A chain cut or extended for you is final.

How much is a gold wheat chain?

The grams, the karat and the day's gold set it, plus the work of braiding the link, and each listing prints its own price. For a length or clasp not listed, open the live chat, or call or text 212-872-9692 from 10 AM ET.

About this collection
ABOUT THIS COLLECTION

Gold Wheat Chains: Braided Round and Square Wheat Links

Wheat chains at a glance

  • Gold: 14K yellow gold, and 21K square wheat
  • Build: solid, with a hollow-link wheat at 3.3 mm
  • Finish: shiny round wheat, diamond cut, or square
  • Width: 0.6 mm to 3.5 mm
  • Length: 16 to 24 inches

Will a wheat chain hold a pendant?

Yes. The braid keeps a wheat chain flexible and slow to kink, so a fine one carries a small pendant or charm and a wider one wears on its own. Keep the pendant no heavier than the chain; which chain for a pendant has the rule.

Is a wheat chain for a man or a woman?

Both. The fine ones, under 2 mm, carry a small pendant or charm; the 3 to 3.5 mm ones wear on their own, on a man or a woman. For a wider everyday link, see the gold Cuban link chain.

Can I get a wider wheat chain?

Yes. Our chain book holds wheat styles from 3.5 mm to 11.8 mm, puffed, round and diamond cut, made to order in 10K to 22K, with the weight at each length up to 30 inches.

Close cousins: box chains, cable chains and women's gold chains, or every style in men's gold chains. More chain styles: rolo chains and hollow gold chains.

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