Mens Black Chain
Steel chains, made to be worn every day.
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Won't turn your skin green
Stainless steel doesn't rust or react with skin.
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Measured to the millimetre
Width and length listed, so it looks as you expect.
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Wear it every day
Shower, gym, sea: the steel doesn't rust, so it can stay on.
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Free shipping over CA$85
30-day returns1-year warranty
Read before you choose
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Mens Chain Necklace With Pendant Buying GuideMaster the pendant to chain weight ratio. Read our mens chain necklace with pendant buying guide to choose the right gauge, link...Read the guide
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Black Chain Necklace for Men Materials and Finish GuideDiscover the engineered materials, PVD techniques, and finishing processes behind a premium black chain necklace. Master your chain selection with expert facts.Read the guide
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How to Wear a Chain Necklace with a Pendant for MenDiscover how to properly style a men's chain with a pendant. Learn about link strength, ideal lengths, outfit pairings, and precise sizing...Read the guide
Men's black chain for a pendant: which width and length to choose
Many men look for a black chain for one reason: they already have a pendant, or want one, and a dark chain makes it stand out. Against black, a silver-tone or gold-tone pendant becomes the only bright point, and a black pendant reads as one clean, dark piece. This page is about choosing a black chain to carry a pendant. For black chains worn alone, and how to style them, see our main collection of men's black chains.
We offer two black chains: the Franco Link Chain Necklace in 316L stainless steel and the Cuban Link Chain Necklace in stainless steel, both with a black plating.
The two black chains, sized for a pendant
| Chain | Widths in black | Lengths in black | Best for |
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| Cuban Link Chain Necklace | 4, 6, 8 mm | 18", 20", 22", 24" | Small to medium pendants |
| Franco Link Chain Necklace | 6, 9, 13 mm | 26", 28", 30" (and 22" in 9 and 13 mm) | Medium to heavy pendants |
Match the chain to the pendant
A small pendant (up to about 3 cm)
Take the black Cuban chain in 4 mm. It is fine enough to let a small cross, medal or tag stay the focus. 22" places it just below the collarbone.
A medium pendant (3 to 5 cm)
The black Cuban chain in 6 mm, in 22" or 24". The flat links keep the pendant from turning.
A large or heavy pendant (5 cm and more)
The Franco chain. Its V-shaped links are woven into a four-sided, square profile that turns as you move without twisting. It is the strongest base we have for a heavy pendant. The 6 mm is plenty for everyday wear; take 26" so the pendant rests on the chest.
Check the bail
The bail is the loop at the top of the pendant that the chain passes through. Before you order, make sure it is wide enough for the chain's width and for the clasp to pass. A wide chain needs a wide bail.
Pendants that look good on black
Gold-tone pendants give the strongest contrast. Silver-tone steel looks sharp and modern. A black pendant on a black chain makes a tone-on-tone look. Browse our black necklaces for pendants offered in black, and our black cross necklaces for crosses.
Care
You can keep the chain on in the shower, at the gym, at the sea or in the pool. Rinse it in clean water after the sea or the pool and dry it. A pendant rubs where it touches the chain, so check that point from time to time: perfume, chlorine and friction wear the black plating over time. Both chains come with a 1-year warranty against defects and 30-day returns, and shipping is free over $60.
Black chain for a pendant FAQ
What length black chain is best for a pendant?
22" for a small pendant, 24" to 26" for a medium or large one.
Can a 4mm black chain hold a pendant?
Yes, a small and light one, up to about 3 cm.
What color pendant goes with a black chain?
Gold-tone for contrast, silver-tone for a modern look, black for tone-on-tone.
