3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain - Silver - D Color - VVS1 vs 13mm Moissanite Cuban Chain - 18k Gold - D COLOR - VVS1
Buy the 3mm tennis chain if you want a light, low-profile piece that sits flat and won't turn your skin green. Buy the 13mm Cuban if you want a heavy statement chain and accept that the gold plating can wear off. The 3mm is $159 at Distritech as of November 3; the 13mm is $189 at Adamans as of November 3, so the bolder chain costs about $30 more.
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3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain - Silver - D Color - VVS1
4.8Choose the 3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain if you want an everyday chain that stays comfortable, resists tarnish and suits sensitive skin.
- Slim 3mm width sits flat and stays in place
- No reports of tarnish, green skin or irritation
- D color, VVS1 stones with GRA report
- Lifetime warranty
- Lower price of the two
- Chain can twist at the back
- One buyer got the wrong size
- Less visual impact than a Cuban link
What separates them
| 3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain - Silver - D Color - VVS1 | 13mm Moissanite Cuban Chain - 18k Gold - D COLOR - VVS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 3mm | 13mm |
| Look | Slim line of single stones | Bold interlocking Cuban links |
| Plating | 18K white gold, PVD reinforced | 18K gold, PVD reinforced |
| Weight and feel | Light, stays in place | Heavy, feels substantial |
| Skin reaction reports | No green skin or irritation reported | Green skin and allergic reactions reported |
| Durability complaints | Chain can twist at the back | Finish came off and left marks |
| Rating | 4.8 from 1,261 ratings | 4.9 from 7,273 ratings |
| Price |
Price history
- 3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain - Silver - D Color - VVS1: lowest $218.99 on Oct 30 at Amazon.
- 13mm Moissanite Cuban Chain - 18k Gold - D COLOR - VVS1: lowest $218.99 on Oct 30 at Amazon.
Prices at every store
3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain - Silver - D Color - VVS1
- ADAMANSCheck price at ADAMANS
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
13mm Moissanite Cuban Chain - 18k Gold - D COLOR - VVS1
- ADAMANSCheck price at ADAMANS
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
What reviewers say
3mm Moissanite Tennis Chain - Silver - D Color - VVS1
Owners describe it as very shiny and well made, with plating that holds up against lotion and cologne. Complaints are few: one wrong size shipped, some twisting at the back, and one clamp replaced quickly.
- Very sparkly and bright under light
- Feels high quality and well made
- Comfortable and stays in place
- Doesn't tarnish or irritate skin
- One buyer received the wrong size
- Chain twists at the back
- Occasional clasp issue, though replaced right away
13mm Moissanite Cuban Chain - 18k Gold - D COLOR - VVS1
With 4.9 out of 5 from 7,273 ratings, buyers mostly praise the sparkle, weight and value. The recurring complaint is the gold finish wearing off and reacting with skin.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for everyday wear?
- The 3mm tennis chain. It is lighter, sits flat and has no reports of green skin or irritation. The 13mm Cuban is heavy and has plating complaints.
- Which looks bigger?
- The 13mm Cuban. At 13mm it is more than four times the width of the 3mm tennis chain and reads as a statement piece.
- Is the Cuban worth the extra $30?
- Only if you want size. The price gap is small, but the Cuban has more reports of finish wear and skin reactions.
- Do both pass a diamond tester?
- Yes. Both use D color, VVS1 moissanite with a refractive index of 2.65, and both are said to test positive on most handheld diamond testers.
- Which is safer for sensitive skin?
- The 3mm tennis chain. Its listing says it won't turn green or cause irritation, while Cuban buyers report allergic reactions.
- How hard are the stones?
- Both use moissanite at 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so the stones resist scratching. The plating, not the stones, is the wear point on both.
