Jewels & Chains
Jewels & Chains
Five premium collections — clasps, chains, and findings — all meeting the same uncompromising quality standard shipped from New York.
Lobster, trigger, spring ring, and toggle clasps in 14K gold filled and rose gold filled — tarnish-resistant and wholesale-ready.
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Rich warm-toned yellow gold filled chains in cable, rope, paperclip, and more — all with a thick, mechanically bonded gold layer.
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Genuine 14K solid gold spring ring, lobster, trigger, oval, round, and Gucci-style clasps for fine jewelry finishing.
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14K solid yellow gold chains in every link style from cable to Cuban — real gold, all the way through, hallmarked for purity.
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Sleek, cool-toned 14K solid white gold necklace chains — cable, wheat, franco, and more in a range of widths and lengths.
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Professional Jewelry Findings
When professional jewelers and wholesale buyers need reliable findings that match the quality of their chains, they consistently turn to gold filled clasps. Unlike standard gold-plated findings — where a microscopic layer of gold is electrostatically deposited and quickly wears away — gold filled clasps are manufactured with a substantial mechanical bond of real 14K gold representing at least 5% of the total piece weight. This produces a clasp that is visually indistinguishable from solid gold but sold at a fraction of the price.
Our collection spans 16 styles and sizes across yellow and rose gold filled finishes, including lobster clasps in 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 14mm sizes; trigger clasps in 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm; spring ring clasps in 5mm and 6mm; and toggle rings for decorative applications. Every clasp is inspected for spring tension, gold bonding integrity, and smooth mechanical action before it ships. Whether you are finishing a single handmade necklace or producing a wholesale run of 500 bracelets, these clasps deliver consistent, professional results every time.
Rich Warmth, Lasting Brilliance
Yellow gold has defined jewelry beauty for millennia, and yellow gold filled chains bring that classic richness to a modern, practical, and price-conscious market. The manufacturing process bonds a thick layer of genuine yellow gold to a base metal core under high heat and pressure, creating a chain with color, weight, and luster that behaves like solid gold in everyday wear — without the solid gold price tag.
Our yellow gold filled chain catalog covers every popular link style the contemporary market demands. From the refined elegance of flat paperclip links and marina chains, to the classic appeal of cable, curb, and figaro links, to the sculptural richness of wheat and rope designs — every style is available in a range of widths from ultra-fine 0.9mm through statement-making 6mm sizes. Yellow gold filled chains are the most popular choice among independent jewelry designers, boutique chains, and wholesale buyers building a high-value collection without the overhead of solid gold inventory.
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Genuine 14K Craftsmanship
When a piece of jewelry is built from solid gold, the clasp should match. Our solid gold clasps collection offers genuine 14K yellow gold findings in every style needed to complete a fine jewelry design — spring ring clasps in 5.5mm and 6mm for delicate chains, trigger clasps in 7mm, 8.2mm for secure heavy-chain closures, lobster clasps in 8.4mm for clean professional finishes, and specialty oval, round, and decorative Gucci-style clasps for premium artisan work.
Each clasp in this range is cast from solid 14K yellow gold — not plated, not filled — making it appropriate for fine jewelry that will be appraised, certified, or resold. The mirror-polished surface finish matches seamlessly with any 14K chain, ensuring a cohesive, professional result. Our solid gold clasps are trusted by independent jewelers across the United States and ship from Jewels And Chains in New York with fast, reliable turnaround for wholesale orders.
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Real Gold. Real Weight. Real Value.
A gold chain solid in construction — meaning the entire chain is built from real gold alloy with no hollow center or base metal fill — occupies a uniquely valuable position in the jewelry market. It is simultaneously a wearable accessory, a fashion statement, and a tangible financial asset. Because solid gold chains are built entirely from 14K gold alloy (58.3% pure gold), they hold real market value that can be appraised, resold, or repurposed at any jeweler worldwide.
Our solid gold chain collection covers over 30 distinct link styles in both yellow and white gold, with widths ranging from 1mm cable links through 10mm Cuban and franco designs. The selection serves every customer — from the woman seeking a delicate, minimal chain for daily layering, to the collector assembling a curated assortment of bold, statement-making pieces. Each chain ships with a purity hallmark and manufacturer's quality certification, giving both retail customers and wholesale buyers the documentation they need.
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Cool-Toned Modern Luxury
A white gold chain 14k delivers the prestigious credentials of genuine gold in a cool, silvery finish that is endlessly versatile. Created by alloying yellow gold with white metals such as palladium or nickel — and often finished with a rhodium plating for extra brightness — 14K white gold offers the same durability, the same hallmarked purity, and the same investment value as yellow gold, while giving wearers a distinctly modern, cool-toned aesthetic that pairs effortlessly with every skin tone and wardrobe palette.
Our 14K white gold chain collection spans an elegant range of styles: from delicate diamond-cut cable links that catch light with extraordinary brilliance, to smooth wheat chains with a soft, organic drape, to sleek franco links with strong architectural geometry. Every chain is solid 14K construction, available in lengths from 16 to 24 inches, with clasp options in matching white gold or yellow gold to suit your preference. When paired with a matching solid gold clasp from our findings collection, the result is a piece of fine jewelry that requires no compromise on any front — beauty, durability, or long-term value.
Explore White Gold Chains 14K →The distinction between gold filled and solid gold is one of the most important concepts in professional jewelry making. Solid gold means the entire piece — chain, clasp, finding — is constructed from a gold alloy throughout. There is no core material; the gold goes all the way through. Gold filled, by contrast, uses a base metal core (typically brass) with a thick mechanical layer of real gold bonded to the outside. The gold layer in gold filled items must legally represent at least 1/20th (5%) of the item's total weight by US FTC standards — making it dramatically thicker than gold plating.
In practical terms, gold filled chains and clasps last for years of regular wear without tarnishing or losing their appearance. They are safe for sensitive skin, look identical to solid gold in photographs, and retail at a price point that opens the market to a far wider customer base. For jewelers sourcing components in volume, gold filled offers the best combination of quality, durability, and cost-efficiency available.
Clasps serve two purposes simultaneously: functional (keeping the piece securely on the body) and aesthetic (contributing to the finished look of the piece). The lobster clasp is the most universally trusted choice — its spring-loaded gate holds firmly under pressure and opens intuitively with one hand. Trigger clasps operate on a similar mechanism with a slightly wider gate, making them easier to handle for customers with limited dexterity. Spring ring clasps are the most compact option and work best on lightweight, delicate chains where a small profile is essential.
For bracelets or necklaces where the clasp will be visible — particularly when worn at the front or side — a toggle or decorative clasp becomes part of the design itself. Our solid gold Gucci-style clasp, for example, is a statement piece that elevates any chain it completes. The right clasp choice depends on the weight of the chain, the intended wearer's ease of use, and the overall design aesthetic you are creating.
Matching chain and clasp materials is essential for any fine jewelry piece. A 14K yellow gold chain should be finished with either a 14K solid gold clasp or a 14K gold filled clasp in the same tone. A white gold chain calls for a white gold clasp — using a yellow gold clasp on a white gold chain creates a jarring visual contrast that reads as amateur. For gold filled chains, gold filled clasps are the appropriate match — their surface color, finish, and thickness are specifically engineered to be compatible.
Clasp size must also be proportional to chain weight and width. A 5mm spring ring clasp is appropriate for chains up to 2mm wide and lightweight enough for the small spring mechanism to hold securely. As chain width and weight increase, upgrade to a 6mm spring ring or move to a lobster or trigger clasp for superior holding power. Our team at Jewels And Chains is always available to advise on the right pairing for your specific design — reach out by phone or email with your chain specs and intended use case.
Our location at 42 West 48th Street in New York's Diamond District positions us at the center of one of the world's most concentrated and competitive jewelry markets. The Diamond District has been the primary hub of the American jewelry trade for over a century — a 47th Street corridor and surrounding blocks where hundreds of wholesale jewelers, gem dealers, and finding suppliers operate in close proximity, creating an environment of intense quality competition and pricing transparency that benefits buyers at every level.
Being based here means we have direct access to the best sourcing partnerships, the most current trend information, and the most rigorous quality benchmarks in the industry. It means that when you purchase gold filled clasps, yellow gold filled chains, solid gold clasps, solid gold chains, or white gold necklaces from our catalog, you receive products that have been evaluated against the Diamond District standard — the most demanding quality threshold in American jewelry retail.