Chain Guide

A Guide to Our Chains

A Belcher chain is one of the most enduring jewellery essentials. Defined by its rounded, uniform links, it's a timeless design that can be worn alone, layered or styled with pendants and charms. At By Pariah, every Belcher chain is crafted from solid 14k gold, but each style has been designed with a different way of wearing it in mind.

From refined everyday chains to substantial collector pieces, the differences come down to three key elements: length, gauge and gold weight. Understanding how each influences the look and feel of a chain will help you choose the style that's right for you.

For Everyday Wear: The Narrow 45cm Belcher Chain

Sitting elegantly at the collarbone, it's the perfect length for everyday wear. At By Pariah, our 45cm Belcher chains are available in a choice of link sizes and gold weights, allowing you to find the balance of delicacy, presence and versatility that suits your personal style.

2.1mm Gauge: Refined & Understated

Our finest Belcher chain is available in two solid 14k gold weights:

The standard weight is ideal for those who prefer delicate, everyday jewellery, while the heavyweight option offers the luxurious feel of a substantial solid gold chain without increasing the gauge.

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For Pendant Lovers: The Statement Collector Chain

Our 45cm 3.5mm Belcher Collector Chain has been designed for versatility.

Complete with a pendant connector and removable lariat, it allows you to effortlessly add, remove or interchange pendants while offering multiple styling possibilities from a single chain.

Wear it as a classic Belcher necklace, personalise it with a treasured pendant, or attach the lariat to create an elegant drop that transforms the entire look. It's a piece designed for collectors and for those who enjoy evolving the way they wear their jewellery.

With its bold 3.5mm gauge, it also has enough presence to be worn beautifully on its own, making it equally suited to minimalist styling or layered, personalised looks.

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Our Most Popular Chain: The Classic 60cm Belcher

Our 60cm 2.65mm Belcher Chain is the bestselling style in the collection, offering the perfect balance of length, weight and versatility. Sitting lower on the chest, it's ideal for layering, wearing with pendants or styling as an everyday statement.

Available in two solid 14k gold weights, the 3.4g version is our most popular choice and offers exceptional value. For those who prefer a more substantial feel, we also offer a 7.65g heavyweight version, designed to comfortably support loaded stacks of XL pendants and heavier charms while making a striking statement in its own right.

Whether worn simply or personalised with your favourite pieces, the Classic 60cm Belcher chain is designed to become a foundation of your jewellery collection.

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For Maximum Impact: The Long Statement Chain

For those who prefer longer necklaces with undeniable presence, our 75cm/80cm 3.5mm Belcher chain is our boldest interpretation of the classic Belcher design.

Crafted from solid 14k gold and weighing approximately 7.72g, it creates a striking elongated silhouette that works beautifully worn alone or layered with shorter chains.

Its generous length makes it ideal for styling over knitwear, tailoring or evening wear, while the 3.5mm links ensure the chain remains a statement in its own right.

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