13MM Cuban Link Chain Buying Guide

925 Sterling Silver Cuban Link Chain

13MM Cuban Link Chain Buying Guide

This page is built around one configuration so the numbers stay comparable: a 13MM, fully iced-out chain, judged the way a buyer judges it - width first, then metal, then stone. On the metal side, a 925 sterling silver cuban link chain with rhodium plating is the entry build, while solid 10K, 14K and 18K upgrades keep the identical silhouette. On the stone side, the moissanite cuban link chain is specified by grade, color, clarity and cut before you settle on a length.

Brilliant optical fire and colorful dispersion shining from a 13MM moissanite Cuban necklace resting on a dark slate background.

Width in Context: What 13MM Looks Like

Width drives weight, drape and the retail price band more than any other single choice. This chain is 13MM across the link face and is described on its product page as a heavy-weight statement piece - not a subtle everyday link.

13MM face The full width of the link, so the chain reads bold from a distance.
Solid S925 base Sterling silver body, finished with rhodium plating.
Heat-set coverage Stones are handset across the visible link surface.

Buyer decision: order at 13MM when the chain is the centrepiece of the outfit. If you want a larger scale on the same silver-and-moissanite construction, the 16MM versions in the comparison block further down are the direct step up.

Heavy 13MM iced out moissanite Cuban chain arranged in a figure-eight beside a US quarter to show real width

Metal, Stone and Hardware Specification

Every line below comes from the product page for this exact chain. Use it to shortlist against a competing sample before you request a quote.

Coiled white gold plated 13MM moissanite Cuban link chain on a pure white background, highlighting the secure iced-out locking box clasp.
Attribute 13MM Chain
Width13MM
Base metalSolid S925 sterling silver, rhodium plated
Metal upgradesSolid 10K, 14K or 18K gold in the same 13MM design
StoneLab-grown moissanite, 6A grade
Color gradeD-Color
Clarity gradeVVS
Cut"Excellent" Hearts and Arrows (round stones)
Setting optionsProng-set Miami, edge-set or alternating metal link styles
ClaspFully iced-out custom box clasp with dual-locking mechanism
ColorwaysWhite Gold (rhodium plated), 18K Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
Lengths listed7 in, 8 in, 18 in, 20 in, 22 in, 24 in
Custom length range7 in to 26 in
Listed price$375.00
13MM moissanite Cuban link chain displayed on a neck form showing how the S925 silver links drape

Length and Fit: 7 Inches to 26 Inches

The same 13MM build is sold as a wrist piece and as a neck chain, and the length you pick changes how much of the chain you actually see when it is worn.

Wrist bracelets: 7 in - 9 in

Listed wrist sizes start the range and suit buyers who want the link volume without a heavy neckline.

Neck chains: 18 in - 26 in

Listed neck sizes run from 18 in to 24 in, with the full custom range extending to 26 in.

Buyer decision: choose a listed size when you need a known, repeatable length for a resale programme; specify a custom length within 7 in - 26 in when the chain has to sit against an existing piece in a stack.

Stone Quality: D-Color, VVS and Hearts & Arrows

The stone is what the buyer is really paying for at 13MM, because the surface area of the chain exposes every inconsistency. These are the grades and optical figures stated for this chain.

Diamond Selector II tester held against the 13MM moissanite Cuban chain to demonstrate thermal conductivity
2.65 - 2.69 Moissanite refractive index, compared with 2.42 for diamond on the same page.
0.104 Moissanite dispersion rate, compared with 0.044 for diamond.

Stones are graded 6A and set in a D-Color, VVS specification with an "Excellent" Hearts and Arrows cut on round stones. Because the material is thermal-conductive, the product page states the stones will pass any standard diamond tester. Moissanite is also described as conflict-free and lab-synthesized, first identified in 1893 in a meteorite crater by Dr. Henri Moissan.

6A grade The stone grade the product page uses for this chain.
Hearts & Arrows Cut pattern applied to the round stones by the cutters.
Conflict-free Lab-grown material, stated as environmentally sustainable.
Macro detail of the VVS D-Color moissanite stones set across a 13MM Cuban link chain

What this means when you inspect a sample

At this grade the check is consistency, not sparkle: look for even color from link to link and uniform stone seating along the full run of the chain. The Hearts and Arrows cut is the reason the fire reads in daylight as well as under spot lighting, and the VVS clarity grade is the specification that keeps the surface clean at close range.

Finish, Colorway and Clasp

The finish decides how the chain ages in a customer's hands, and the clasp decides whether a heavy 13MM chain stays closed.

Three colorways, one rhodium story

The silver version is rhodium plated, which the product page states prevents tarnishing and skin discoloration. The same 13MM design is also offered as 18K Yellow Gold and Rose Gold, and the base can be upgraded to solid 10K, 14K or 18K gold for buyers who do not want a plated silver body.

White Gold Rhodium plated over solid S925 sterling silver.
18K Yellow Gold Warm finish on the same 13MM link profile.
Rose Gold Third colorway listed for this chain.

Buyer decision: rhodium-plated S925 keeps the landed cost in the silver band; a solid gold upgrade is the right call when the chain is sold as an heirloom or a brand flagship.

Coiled white gold plated 13MM moissanite Cuban link chain on white, showing the iced-out locking box clasp
Solid S925 silver 13MM moissanite Cuban chain stacked to show link volume and finish

A clasp built for the weight

The chain closes with a fully iced-out custom box clasp and a dual-locking mechanism. On a 13MM silver body that detail matters: a standard spring clasp is the usual failure point on heavy links, while a box clasp spreads the load across the link end and the second lock keeps it shut in movement.

Match the Chain to the Wear Scenario

Four common buying situations, each mapped to a decision you can act on with this chain's stated specification.

1

Daily wear, first chain

The 13MM is a statement width, so a shorter neck length keeps the piece from dominating the frame. The rhodium-plated S925 body is the lowest-maintenance route because it resists tarnishing and skin discoloration.

Decision: White Gold rhodium, 20 in or 22 in, silver base.

2

Stage, shoot or event

Maximum stone visibility comes from stone placement, not from going wider. Prong-set Miami styling and a fully iced-out box clasp keep the stone work running right to the hardware.

Decision: Prong-set Miami style, iced-out dual-locking clasp, 24 in for layering.

3

Gift or retail display

The chain ships presented in a jewelry box, so it can go straight onto a shelf or into a gift handover without repackaging. Specify the length exactly rather than sizing down.

Decision: Listed length such as 20 in or 22 in, 18K Yellow Gold for a warmer display.

4

Own-brand wholesale line

Two variables give the range: metal tier and link styling. Solid 10K, 14K or 18K removes the plated layer entirely, and edge-set or alternating metal links change the look without changing the 13MM width.

Decision: Solid gold base, alternating metal links, custom lengths within 7 in - 26 in.

How to Place a Custom Order

The chain is made to order at 13MM, so the fastest route to a price is to fix the four variables below and send them together.

1. Width Confirm 13MM, or ask for the 16MM alternative if the line needs a bolder face.
2. Metal and finish Choose rhodium-plated S925, or a solid 10K, 14K or 18K gold body.
3. Stone, setting and length D-Color VVS in Hearts and Arrows, prong-set Miami or edge-set, 7 in to 26 in.
Moissanite Cuban link chain presented in a jewelry gift box

Tell Us Your Idea

Send the width, metal tier, setting style and length you need, plus the colorway. The chain is produced in-house - the manufacturing facility behind it describes 18 years of source manufacturing experience - so custom lengths, metal upgrades and bespoke link styling are handled as part of the same order conversation.

Related Reading

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