Gold layer
14k Gold-Filled
Up to 15% of total weight
Gold-Plated
Ultra-thin layer
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Box chain · without pendant
Tausende zufriedene Kundinnen seit 2019
You wear this box chain necklace without a pendant, simply on its own or as the base for your charms. It is also known as a Venetian chain. Its links are tiny square boxes that interlock closely. That's why the chain looks the same from every side and lies evenly against your neck. It is the same type of chain that many of my pendants hang on. You can get it in 14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver, each in 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in).
With 14K gold-filled, a substantial layer of 14K gold surrounds a core made of another metal. The two layers are permanently bonded with pressure and heat, so the warm gold tone lasts much longer than with thin gold plating. 925 sterling silver is 92.5 percent pure silver, and the rest makes the metal stronger. It has a cool, bright shine and can darken a little over time, but a soft polishing cloth makes it shine again. The chain looks best when it matches the metal of your pendant: gold pieces on the gold box chain, silver ones on the silver chain.
You can hang the charms from my shop on the box chain: the Opal Heart Charm, Aquamarine Charm, Sun Charm, or Oval Cultured Pearl Charm. Pendants you ordered without a chain also find their place here. With two charms side by side, you create your own little combination.
The chain is water-resistant, so showering and washing your hands won't hurt it. Still, put it on only after your perfume and lotion have soaked in, so the shine stays fresh longer. A soft pouch or the gift box it arrives in is ideal for storage. When needed, gently rub it with the polishing cloth from the box.
At 45 cm, the box chain falls to just below your collarbone. At 40 cm, it sits closer around your neck. If you layer several necklaces, the two lengths complement each other well. As a gift, it suits anyone who already owns a charm or pendant and is looking for the right chain to go with it.
In German, the box chain is known as the Venetian chain. The English word box refers to the tiny boxes that make up its links.
Out of 1,000 parts, 925 are pure silver, and the rest makes the metal harder.
The gold layer is bonded firmly to the core with pressure and heat.
A chain is seen as a sign of connection, because each link holds on to the next. Without a pendant, it stays open for whatever matters to you: a charm, a stone or a pearl.
Box chain without a pendant
- 14K gold-filled or 925 sterling silver
- Choose 45 cm (17.7 in) or 40 cm (15.7 in)
- For charms and pendants from the shop
- Water-resistant for everyday wear
- Packed in a gift box
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In a box chain, each link is a small, square box, and the links fit tightly into each other. The result is a fine, even chain that looks the same from every side.
Yes. You can hang the opal heart charm, the aquamarine charm, the sun charm and the oval cultured pearl charm on the box chain, one at a time or two together. When the charm and the chain are the same metal, everything looks like one piece.
The classic length is 45 cm (17.7 in), which works with most necklines. The 40 cm (15.7 in) length sits shorter and is a good choice if you want to wear a second, longer necklace with it. If in doubt, go with 45 cm.
Yes, it can handle showers, rain and hand washing. To keep it shiny for a long time, pat it dry with a soft cloth afterward.
The photos show the gold version. The silver one has the same square links, just in 925 sterling silver with a cool, bright shine.
The Difference
Our Choice
14k Gold-Filled
Standard Jewelry
Gold-Plated
Gold layer
14k Gold-Filled
Up to 15% of total weight
Gold-Plated
Ultra-thin layer
Durability
14k Gold-Filled
Lasts many years with good care
Gold-Plated
Often wears off within months
Tarnishing
14k Gold-Filled
Rarely tarnishes
Gold-Plated
Discolours quickly
Wear
14k Gold-Filled
Keeps its new look
Gold-Plated
Flakes and wears off
Skin tolerance
14k Gold-Filled
Gentle on the skin
Gold-Plated
Can irritate the skin
Value
14k Gold-Filled
High quality and long-lasting
Gold-Plated
Cheaper, but less durable
Herkunft und Handwerk
Jedes Stück hat eine Geschichte, und ich will, dass sie fair und transparent ist: vom Material bis zur Handarbeit in meinem Atelier.
Origin · Box chain
Every box chain comes to you in a gift box, straight from my studio in Oberhausen.

Carola
Gründerin · Designerin
Die Frau hinter Handmade Art
Von Beruf bin ich Biomedizinerin, aus Berufung Künstlerin. In meinem Atelier in Oberhausen fertige ich jede Kette von Hand, Stein für Stein, Perle für Perle.
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Hersteller Handmade Art by Carola · Carola Schade · Biefangstraße 1, 46149 Oberhausen, Deutschland · hello@by-carola.com
Box Chain Necklace without Pendant
Gold / 45 cm