Large link necklace in 18k gold

The necklace presented here is made of 18k gold and is made up of large original links made to measure.

This is a men’s 18k gold soft link necklace that weighs just over 45 grams. Suffice it to say, due to its design and weight, it is very different from the gold necklaces we offer in our gold necklace collection.

It is a long yellow gold necklace, 60 centimeters long, with about forty links.

Each of the dots represents a hanging knot-type sliding knot made with wrapped gold thread that imitates a rope.

Detail of the large links of the necklace and the gold clasp, our service to have your gold jewelery made

We will describe in detail the different production operations of this necklace.

Here is an overview of other solid gold necklaces and chains made in our workshop:

Collar connection design

CAD is a tool that allows us to develop the design of our collar to ensure it conforms to the needs of our customers.

Here is the photo that served as a model for designing and then creating the knot-shaped links for our necklace.

Rope knot

CAD modeling also allows us to evaluate the quantity of solid gold needed to make the necklace.

Mesh design seen in 3D CAD

All aspects of the collar can then be analyzed (dimensions, width, weight, etc.) before moving on to production.

This step allows us to validate the project, evaluate the weight of the gold, the amount of work and provide a quote for the project.

Score the points

Our work begins by creating a wire of 18k yellow gold, which is calibrated by passing it through a die.

18k gold wire passing through the die

To make the necklace you need to make several meters of gold wire. The wire here appears greyish having been heated and dirtied, but it is indeed yellow gold which will reveal its shine following polishing of the necklace links.

Gold thread used to make nets

This thread is then twisted to create a stiff golden rope. We note the rope-like appearance given to the gold.

Although stiff, this twisted thread remains flexible, allowing us to shape the stitches.

Solid gold rope

Making a golden net

Set of 5 solid gold necklace links

Once polishing is finished you will be able to appreciate the shine of the gold.

View of the solid gold links of our men’s necklace

Then it remains to make all the links and assemble them.

Overview of the finalized series

The golden clasp

The closure is made according to the same principle with a wire of larger diameter.

It is a Toggle type clasp, it is a wide ring and a T which allows for easy installation and good security of the clasp.

View of both ends of the gold clasp

The T clasp passed through the ring, securely securing the necklace

We can therefore appreciate the final result

View of the gold necklace on a bust

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