18k gold chain, stone-set, for men and women
This 18k gold chain collection brings together 225 stone-set designs, including 195 listings for a gold chain for men and some thirty unisex designs that also suit a gold chain for women. Every gold chain on this page is solid gold at the richest purity in the range: 750 parts per thousand. It is the ceremonial piece, the one you keep for years and pass down.
Why choose an 18k gold chain?
- 75% pure gold: the richest, deepest colour of the three purities offered at Emir ICE.
- A Cuban link as the star, followed by the tennis link, the Infinity link, the rosary chain with cross, the baguette link and the triple-row Cuban.
- Widths from 3 mm for the fine tennis chain up to 26 mm for the triple-row Cuban.
- Three stones to choose from on every design: VVS1 moissanite, lab-grown diamond or natural diamond.
18k gold, a metal to pass down
750 parts per thousand: the richest shade
Pure gold is 24 carats. A piece of 18k gold holds 18 parts in 24, which is 75%. An 18k gold chain is recognised by its colour.
Yellow gold, white gold or rose gold
The colour of gold comes from the alloy, not from paint. A white gold chain is alloyed with pale metals, while a rose gold chain contains more copper. With a yellow gold chain 18k, the warm tone of the gold stays visible. Some tennis chains come in both a yellow and a white version. A white gold chain 18k for men is chosen on the product page.
Solid gold that does not oxidise
A solid gold chain is gold all the way through. It does not oxidise as silver does, and a jeweller can repolish it. The cost of an 18k gold chain comes down to the weight of gold, the stone and the purity.
How to choose your 18k gold chain
The link sets the style
The Cuban link, the most represented here, ranges from 6 to 15 mm. A thick gold chain calls for a wide link, such as the triple-row Cuban. Our guide to chain link types explains the differences.
Width and length
A 45 cm chain falls at the collarbone, while 55 or 60 cm hangs on the chest. The guide to men's chain length helps you decide.
With a cross or a pendant
The gold chain with cross comes as a rosary chain. For a gold chain with pendant, the pendant is chosen separately: browse the 18k gold pendants, whose bail is wide enough for a Cuban link.
18k, 14k or 10k gold: what really changes
- 18k gold: 750 parts per thousand, the richest colour, slightly more prone to scratches.
- 14k gold: 585 parts per thousand, harder for daily wear. Discover the 14k gold chain.
- 10k gold: 417 parts per thousand, the hardest alloy and the gentlest on the budget, with the 10k gold chain.
For the same design, 18k is the most expensive of the three.
Which stone should you choose?
Moissanite, lab-grown diamond or natural diamond
Moissanite VVS1 is a lab-created stone of about 9.25 on the Mohs scale, with a very lively sparkle. The lab-grown diamond is a real diamond, with a hardness of 10 like the natural one. The natural diamond formed in the earth: it is the rarest of the three.
Caring for your 18k gold chain
Take it off for sport, housework and swimming, and put on perfume and cream before wearing it. Clean it in lukewarm water with mild soap and a soft brush, then dry it with a soft cloth. Store each piece separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is an 18k gold chain solid gold?
Yes. These chains are gold all the way through, at 750 parts per thousand. The metal is chosen on the product page, along with the other purities and 925 silver.
Why does the cost of an 18k gold chain vary so much?
The weight of gold, the width, the length, the stone and the purity set the cost.
What length of gold chain for a man?
The listings offer 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm: 50 to 55 cm remains a common guide, to adjust to your neck and the width of the link.
Does moissanite pass a diamond tester?
Yes, the classic tester, which measures thermal conductivity. A tester that measures electrical conductivity tells it apart from a diamond. It is not a diamond.
Order your 18k gold chain from Emir ICE
Each chain is made to order, with the metal and stone chosen on the product page. The production time is shown there. Have a precise idea in mind? Made-to-measure jewellery generally takes 2 to 4 weeks. Shipping times are on the delivery information page.
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