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What is a good thickness for a chain?

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What is a good thickness for a chain?
The thickness of a chain should depend on your choice. If you are slim built, you can choose a slim chain (2mm to 4mm). If your neck and shoulder area are large-built, choose a wider chain up to 8mm thick. There are also eye-catching chains as thick as 12mm. Find vintage and antique chain necklaces on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
Shop for Thick Gold Chains on 1stDibs
16" 20k Gold Handmade Thick Chain Necklace
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
16" 20k gold thick handmade gold link chains are the perfect essential accent for any outfit.
Category

2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

34” 20k Gold Handmade Thick Chain Necklace
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
34" 20k gold thick handmade gold link chains are the perfect essential accent for any outfit.
Category

2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

24” 20k Gold Handmade Thick Chain Necklace
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
26" 20k gold thick handmade gold link chains are the perfect essential accent for any outfit.
Category

2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold

14K Gold Mid-Century Thick Snake Chain Bracelet
Located in Venice, CA
This 14k gold snake chain has a beautiful fluid quality and mesmerizing pattern within the links.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Modern Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

French, 1950s, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thick Jaseron Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Antique chain in gold, it presents a full thick jaseron mesh.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Blackened Silver Thick Chain with 20K Gold Clasp, by Tagili
By Lisa Leone Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
The handmade chain is in blackened silver and the clasp in beautiful 20k gold.
Category

2010s North American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Silver

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