Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Cuban chainStainless steel
Maglia Grumetta·4–8 mm
Cuban Link Chain Necklace
Find your necklace length
Where a chain sits depends on its length. Here is how each length falls on an average build.
Measure at home in 2 minutes
You need a strip of paper (or a string or shoelace), a pen and a ruler.
- Take a string or a shoelace and mark on it the length you are considering, for example 56 cm (22").
- Hold the two marks together at the back of your neck, wearing the kind of top you usually wear.
- Look in a mirror: the lowest point of the string is where the chain will sit.
- Too high or too low? Try 5 cm (2") more or less: that is one size up or down.
Already own a chain you like? Lay it flat, clasp closed, and measure it end to end. A broad neck or chest makes every length sit a little higher.
No ruler? A bank card is 8.6 cm (3.4") long: count how many fit along your strip.
| Length | Where it sits | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 46 cm (18") | Base of the neck | Choker look · layering base |
| 51 cm (20") | On the collarbone | Classic · everyday |
| 56 cm (22") | Top of the chest | Versatile · with a pendant |
| 61 cm (24") | Mid-chest | Statement · pendant-friendly |
Layering tip: pick two lengths 5–10 cm (2–4") apart so each chain sits on its own.
Fine Cuban link bracelet, 3 mm
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Stainless steel, silver tone. Added to your cart for free.
- Free shipping over CA$85
- 30-day returns Full refund
- 1-year warranty Against defects
- Free tracked shipping over CA$85
- 30-day returns
- 1-year warranty on clasp and links
- Won't turn your skin greenStainless steel doesn't rust or react with skin.
- Measured to the millimetre4 to 8 mm wide, 46–61 cm (18–24") long, so it looks as you expect.
- Steel, said plainlyStainless steel, gold-tone or black plating depending on the finish. No silver, no solid gold.
Product details
The Cuban link chain necklace, in stainless steel. Twisted, flattened links that lie flat and reflect light in one clean line.
- Link
- Grumetta (cuban curb)
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Bare steel (silver), gold-tone plating, black plating
- Width
- 4, 6 or 8 mm
- Length
- 46–61 cm (18–24")
Finding your fit
4 mm is our pick: present under an open collar, quiet with a shirt. 6 mm reads clearly over a T-shirt. 8 mm is worn on its own. 20" (51 cm) sits at the collarbone; 22" (56 cm) if you plan to add a pendant.
Why this link
The curb link is called grumetta in Italian. The Cuban cut tightens it until it reads as a single surface. It's the chain most men picture first. At 4 mm, it stays elegant.
How to wear it
18" (46 cm) stays close to the neck, 20" (51 cm) sits at the collarbone, 22" (56 cm) drops onto the upper chest and leaves room for a pendant, and 24" (61 cm) hangs lower on the chest. The 4 mm is discreet, the 6 mm reads clearly, the 8 mm is a statement.
Wear the 4 mm under an open shirt collar and the 6 mm over a plain T-shirt. To layer two chains, keep about 2 inches (5 cm) between them, such as 20" with 24". The 8 mm looks right alone, without a pendant.
Living with steel
- Silver tone. This is bare steel. There is no plating to wear off. Shower, sea, gym: it can stay on. A soft cloth brings the shine back.
- Gold tone and black. A plated layer sits on the steel. Water is fine. Chlorine, perfume and constant friction wear it faster. Take it off for the pool, put your cologne on first, and it will last longer.
- What our warranty covers. Clasps that fail and links that break under normal wear, for one year. Normal surface wear isn't a defect, and we'd rather tell you now.
Shipping and returns
- Processed within 48 hours, then shipped with tracking. Delivery times by country are in our shipping policy.
- Free tracked shipping over CA$85. Below that, the shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay.
- 30 days to return it, unworn and in its original packaging. Return postage is on you, unless the piece arrived faulty or wrong.
- 1-year warranty on clasps and links. Send us 3 or 4 photos and your order number. If it's a defect, we send a new one. No need to post the old one back.
Questions
Will the black or gold Cuban link chain lose its color faster than the silver one?
It can, over years of wear. The silver version is bare stainless steel with no coating, so there is nothing to wear off. The black and gold-tone versions are plated, and perfume, chlorine and constant friction wear a plating faster than water alone.
What is under the gold-tone plating of the Cuban link chain?
Stainless steel, the same steel as the silver version. The gold color is a plating, and the silver version is the bare steel with no plating at all.
Which Cuban chain length should I pick if I want to hang a pendant on it later?
22 inches (56 cm). The 20 inch (51 cm) sits at the collarbone, which suits the chain worn alone, while 22 inches gives a pendant room to hang on the upper chest. If the length turns out wrong, send it back unworn within 30 days.
Is the 8 mm Cuban chain too bold to wear under a dress shirt?
Yes, it is made to be seen. The 8 mm is worn on its own, over a T-shirt or an open collar. If you want a Cuban chain that stays quiet under a shirt, the 4 mm is the one.
4mm vs 6mm Cuban chain: which one should I get?
4 mm is a clean everyday chain that shows at an open collar and stays quiet under a shirt. 6 mm is clearly visible over a T-shirt from across the room. If this is your first chain, 4 mm is the safer choice.
What is the difference between a Cuban and a Figaro chain?
A Cuban chain repeats the same twisted, flattened curb link, so it reads as one smooth surface. A Figaro alternates short links with a longer one, usually three short and one long, so it has a visible rhythm.
What length should I get for a broad or athletic build?
Go one size longer than you would on a slim frame: 22" (56 cm) or 24" (61 cm). A 20" chain that sits at the collarbone on a slim neck can feel tight on a larger one.
Does a Cuban chain kink or twist?
Rarely. The flattened curb links lie flat and turn freely, so the chain falls back into place on its own. Avoid folding it hard or yanking it, which can bend a link.
Why this piece, for you
The touch that changes a whole outfit.
- 01
The small extra that changes everything
A plain T-shirt becomes an outfit. An open shirt gains character.
- 02
It never leaves you
No tarnish, no rust, no green mark on your skin. Shower, gym, sea: you keep it on.
- 03
Made to be worn, not stored
Solid gold often ends up in a safe. This one is worn every day, without a second thought and without counting.
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