Box Chains

Box chain necklaces in 9ct gold, 9ct white gold, sterling silver, gold plated and rose gold plated, from 14 to 24 inches, including slider clasp styles you can wear at any length up to 24 inches. Square links sit flush together to form a smooth, angular column, which keeps the chain strong without looking bulky under a pendant. See the rest of our chains, or read the guide to chain types.
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Box Chains - Your Questions Answered

What is a box chain?

A box chain is made from square links that sit flush against one another, forming a smooth, angular column rather than a rounded rope. The shape gives it a clean, geometric look and makes it strong for its weight, so it holds a pendant well without looking bulky.

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

What lengths do your 9ct gold chains come in?

Most of our 9ct gold 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.

Can I hang a pendant on a 9ct gold chain?

Yes — our 9ct gold 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.

Is 9ct gold real gold?

Yes — 9ct gold is solid, real gold. It's made up of 37.5% pure gold alloyed with other metals for strength and durability, which is why you'll see the 375 stamp on some of our pieces. It's the most popular gold purity in the UK because it strikes the perfect balance between a beautiful gold colour and everyday wearability. All our gold that is over the required weight is hallmarked at the Edinburgh Assay Office.

Read more in our guide to jewellery metals.

What's the difference between 9ct gold and gold-plated?

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.

What does Sterling Silver mean?

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.

What are hallmarks and why are they important?

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.

Can I return items to you if they don't fit or I don't like them?

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