A Station Set Curb Chain Bracelet
Plain polished curb links run most of the length of this curb chain bracelet, broken at intervals by short sections filled with small set stones. The clasp carries the same treatment, so the stations continue right through the closure. Most of the chain stays plain, which keeps the piece from reading as dressy.
| Product Type | Mens Bracelet |
| Base Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Primary Stone | Cubic zirconia |
| Ideal Occasion | Smart casual days and evenings |
| Warranty | 6 months manufacturing warranty |
Key Features
- Set stations interrupt the plain chain at intervals rather than running along the whole length of it.
- The proportion is deliberately tilted towards plain metal, so the stones read as accents rather than the subject.
- Curb links between the stations are twisted and flattened so the chain lies level on the wrist.
- Drawn in 925 sterling silver with the stations soldered into the run rather than hung from it.
- The clasp is set to match, which means the pattern reads as continuous all the way round.
Styling Suggestions
Station chains give you a little sparkle without committing to a fully set piece, which suits men trying jewellery for the first time. Wear it with smart casual clothing, a shirt with the sleeves rolled. It sits well beside a plain metal watch.
FAQs
What is a station chain?
A station chain places set elements at intervals along an otherwise plain chain. It is a way of adding sparkle in measured amounts, and it usually costs less than a fully set piece made to the same length and gauge.
How many stations are there?
They repeat at regular intervals along the chain including through the clasp, so the repeat looks unbroken whichever way the bracelet happens to sit. The exact count varies with the length the chain has been made to at the workshop.
Is this a good first silver bracelet?
It is a sensible one. There is enough detail that it does not look plain, but not so much that it demands a particular outfit. Most men find a station chain easier to start with than a fully set one.
Do the stations need extra cleaning?
A little. Set sections hold dust where plain links do not, so run a soft brush with warm soapy water over them every few weeks. The plain curb sections need nothing more than a wipe with a dry cloth after wearing.
