White Gold Chains

White gold is a durable choice, particularly if you opt for a solid chain or thicker chain width. This precious metal is commonly coated with a thin layer of rhodium, which helps give it a whiter appearance, while helping to retain its shine. 

As well as durability, white gold is prized for its sleek lustre and cool, icy tone. White gold chains for women can give chic daywear or elegant nightwear a luxurious feel and are perfect for layering with other chains and necklaces, while men’s white gold chains are bold and striking enough to be worn with both streetwear and formal outfits.  

With proper maintenance, you can significantly extend the life of your white gold chain, helping to retain its shape while protecting its colour and shine.

White gold chains are a versatile piece to add to your everyday style. With proper care, your white gold chain is a piece you’ll treasure for many years to come.

At Michael Hill, our range of white gold chains are crafted in minimum 10kt gold, ensuring beauty, quality and durability. While being resistant to corrosion and scratches, the high-quality rhodium plating also ensures your chain will retain its lustre for many years to come.

Some chain types are also more durable than others. A white gold rope chain is one of the toughest chains you can own, along with one of the most textured due to its tightly braided structure. This looks especially lustrous, with its intertwining links helping to prevent snagging or tangling. A white gold curb chain, meanwhile, is just as strong, offering a statement look thanks to sturdy, rigid links that lay flat against the neck.

Both types of chains are versatile and easy to style with a wide range of designs to suit everyone, whether it's a women's or men’s white gold chain. In fact, these chains are often seen as gender-neutral, able to look as subtle or striking as you want them to be.

A white gold chain necklace can come in a variety of lengths, with the most popular ranging between 40-60cm.

A 40-45cm chain will sit comfortably at the base of your neck or just below the collarbone, creating a sense of balance. Pair it with some stunning white gold earrings to complete the look.

A 50-55cm chain will sit just between the collarbone and chest, draping beautifully over the décolletage and able to add a stylish touch to more casual outfits. 50-55cm is also the ideal length when it comes to white gold chains for men, adding to the elegance and sophistication of a range of different watch styles. 

60cm chains, meanwhile, fall below the chest, perfect for bold statement pieces.

White gold chains can be worn on their own or layered with sterling silver or other chains of varying lengths and sizes, or with yellow gold chains to emphasise the beautiful mixture between both metals.