Gold paperclip chain 1.3mm

Paperclip links are long, flat rectangles set end to end with even spacing, so the chain reads as a row of small bars rather than a knitted line. This one is 9ct gold at 1.3mm, a gauge that keeps the shapes crisp and the whole chain light.

Fine is the right word for 1.3mm. It is best worn on its own or with something light, such as a small charm or a thin slide pendant. The single 45 cm length sits just below the collarbone, which is where the open link shape shows up well against a plain neckline. It also runs neatly under a longer chain.

Solid 9ct gold right through the wire, so there is no plating to rub thin at the clasp or the back of the neck. Store it flat rather than looped, as long links twist more readily than short ones. It posts anywhere in Australia on an insured Express Post service.