Belcher Chains

A belcher chain is made from round or oval links where each link is wider than it is thick. It is a traditional British style, often called a rolo chain elsewhere. The open, evenly spaced links make it strong for its weight and a reliable choice for hanging a pendant.

See how it compares to other styles in our guide to chain types.

Most of our sterling silver chains are available in a choice of lengths, typically ranging from 16 to 22 inches. A 16-inch chain sits close to the neck like a choker, 18 inches falls just below the collarbone and is the most popular length for women, while 20–22 inches gives a longer drop that works well for layering or for men. You can select your preferred length on each product page, and there's a size guide there too if you're not sure which length is right for you.

Read more about which chain length to choose.

Yes — our sterling silver chains are designed to be worn on their own or paired with a pendant. Finer styles like box and trace chains are ideal for lightweight pendants and lockets, while curb and rope chains suit heavier pieces. Just make sure the pendant bail fits through the chain link — if you're unsure, the chain width is listed on each product page.

Sterling silver is 92.5% silver - it is arguably the best composition of silver for jewellery making because it is a lot more durable and harder than pure silver, which is a very soft metal.

You may see .925 mentioned or stamped on some pieces, this refers to the 92.5% silver in the item.

The remaining 7.5% is usually made up of copper, zinc and other metals.

Read more in our guide to jewellery metals.

9ct gold is solid gold all the way through — the colour won't wear off or fade because the gold is part of the metal itself. Gold-plated jewellery has a thin layer of gold over a base metal, which can wear away over time with regular use. Every pair of studs in this collection is solid 9ct gold, so they'll keep their colour and quality for years to come.

Read more in our guide to jewellery metals.

It can, over time — tarnishing is a natural reaction between silver and the air, not a sign of poor quality. How quickly it happens depends on how you store and wear your pieces. Perfume, moisturiser, chlorine and salt water can all speed things up. The good news is that tarnishing is easy to reverse — a quick buff with a silver polishing cloth will bring your jewellery straight back to life.

Read more about why silver jewellery turns black.

All our gold items are hallmarked if they weigh over 1g, and our silver items over 7.78g, in compliance with British standards. Hallmarks are a guarantee of the metal's purity and authenticity. Learn more about what these marks mean on our hallmarking page.

Of course, we offer 30 days returns on all our products, with the only exception being personalised or engraved items.

As these are custom and we're unable to sell them after they've been customised, we cannot accept returns of personalised or engraved items unless they are proved to be faulty

Please see our returns policy for details