14K Bracelet

Karat gold bracelets compared by clasp type, chain style, length, and whether the gold is solid or layered.

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Introduction

Bracelets take more abuse than most jewelry because wrists knock into desks, bags, and door frames. That makes the clasp and the link construction more important on a bracelet than the surface shine that photographs well.

  • Check the clasp, whether lobster, spring ring, or box with a safety catch, and look for a photo of it closed.
  • Measure your wrist and compare it to the listed length in inches, then decide how much slack you want.
  • Ask whether the piece is solid, gold filled, or plated, and look for a karat stamp near the clasp.

A secure clasp keeps the bracelet on your wrist.

FAQs

Wrap a strip of paper around your wrist, mark it, and measure flat. Add about half an inch for a snug fit and closer to an inch if you want the bracelet to move freely.

Lobster clasps and box clasps with a figure-eight safety catch resist accidental opening better than small spring rings. Look for a close-up image so you can see the mechanism rather than guessing from the thumbnail.

Most makers place it on the clasp tag or on the final link before the clasp. If the listing photos never show that area, ask the seller to describe or picture the hallmark.

Very fine chains can snag on sleeves and stretch at the weakest link. Compare the stated chain width in millimeters and the gram weight, since heavier construction at the same length usually survives longer.

Chlorine and salt water attack the alloy metals and can weaken solder joints over time. before swimming, and rinse and dry the piece if it does get wet.