It's a universal frustration: a beautiful necklace, a precious gift... but it's just one centimeter too short to fall perfectly. It's too tight around the neck, disappears under a shirt collar, or simply doesn't match your outfit. Should you give up on wearing it? Absolutely not!
There is a professional, simple, and incredibly elegant solution that all jewelers know: the extension chain .
What is an Extension Chain?
Also called an "extension chain," it's a small piece of chain, a few centimeters long, ending in a ring, that you add to the end of your necklace. It attaches very easily to the existing clasp.
Its purpose is twofold:
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How to Lengthen a Necklace That Is Too Short: That's its primary function. It allows you to gain the 3, 5 or 7 centimeters you're missing.
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Making a Necklace Adjustable: That's its superpower! By attaching the clasp of your necklace to different links on the chain, you can vary its length to suit your mood and outfits. Your 42cm "princess" necklace can become a 47cm "matinee" necklace in the blink of an eye.
How to Choose and Install Your Extension Channel?
Choosing the right extension cord is very simple.
1. The Quality of the Metal
This is the non-negotiable criterion. Your extension chain must be of the same quality as your necklace. For a gold piece of jewelry, you need a solid gold extension.
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Our Commitment: Our 18 carat gold extension chains are manufactured with the same exacting standards as all our jewelry, guaranteeing a brilliance and color that will perfectly complement your pieces.
2. The Length
The most versatile length is 5 cm. It offers great flexibility in adjustment.
3. Installation: It couldn't be simpler!
No tools needed!
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Open the clasp of your necklace.
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Attach it to the end ring of the extension chain.
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Use the clasp of your necklace to close it onto one of the links of the extension, at the desired length.
For Creators: A 100% Professional Finish
Are you a creator or do you want an absolutely perfect and invisible integration? There is a more expert solution: directly adding an extension to your chain.
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The Principle: Instead of adding a "ready-to-wear" extension, you (or your jeweler) will directly integrate a piece of chain into your existing necklace.
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The Advantages:
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Perfect Integration: Here there will be no double clasp, but a continuity of your chain, which will give a 100% professional finish to your jewelry .
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The Technique: This method requires professional installation. The new chain section must be connected to your existing chain by adding a 3.4 mm diameter junction ring in 18k yellow gold , which will ideally be soldered for maximum security.
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Our Offer for Experts:
Discover our 18K Yellow Gold Extension Chain, 4.5 cm in length
Conclusion: The Freedom to Wear What You Love
The extension chain is the smart solution that breathes new life into your treasures. Whether you opt for a ready-to-use extension cord for its simplicity, or whether you choose to create a 100% professional extension For a jewelry finish, the result is the same: a piece of jewelry perfectly suited to your style.
Never again let a necklace that's too short dictate your desires.