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# Difference between necklace chain thickness.
- URL: https://journal.weareallsmith.com/difference-between-chain-thickness/
- Published: 2019-12-07T08:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T16:38:18.000Z
- Author: We Are All Smith
- Tags: how to wear

![Necklace chain thickness chart](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0055/7462/files/different_thickness_mens_chain.jpg?v=1575699920)

Guys, file this under very useful information. I've created this handy chart to easily illustrate and compare the different chain thicknesses we offer. 

I'm always surprised when I hear feedback from you guys of what some men consider a thin chain, a lightweight chain, a heavy chain. I have learned that thin and thick mean VERY different things to different guys.

I intend to add this chart to the listings where it is relevant but for now it was shot for the blog and my Men's Jewelry 101 on-going TED TALK (lol). 

Note that most of our necklaces that come with a pendant will come in the 1.5mm or the 2mm chain. The 3/4/5 mm are more to wear by themselves as a chain only necklace. Of course it depends on you and how you want to wear it. But this is what your Jewelry Sensei recommends.

Links: 

[Small Cross with the 1.5mm chain (in GOLD)](https://www.weareallsmith.com/collections/cross-necklaces/products/stainless-steel-gold-plated-cross-necklace-for-men?ref=journal.weareallsmith.com)

[Medium Cross with the 2mm chain (in GOLD)](https://www.weareallsmith.com/collections/cross-necklaces/products/medium-gold-cross-necklace-for-men?ref=journal.weareallsmith.com)

[Large Cross with the 2mm chain (in GOLD)](https://www.weareallsmith.com/collections/cross-necklaces/products/large-gold-cross-necklace-for-men?ref=journal.weareallsmith.com)

[2mm Chain only necklace (in SILVER)](https://www.weareallsmith.com/collections/chains/products/stainless-steel-box-chain-necklace-for-men?ref=journal.weareallsmith.com)

[5mm Chain only necklace (in SILVER)](https://www.weareallsmith.com/collections/chains/products/5mm-stainless-steel-round-box-chain-necklace-for-men?ref=journal.weareallsmith.com)

(note the 4mm and 5mm chains will be back in stock in January)