GLD Shop 14k Solid Gold Chain vs Aurate 14k Gold Box Chain Necklace

Both are solid 14k gold chains, so the real choice is width and clasp. The GLD Shop is a fixed 2mm chain in yellow gold with a lobster-style build and lengths up to 26 inches, which suits a man or anyone wanting a visible chain worn alone. Aurate offers 3mm, 4mm and 5mm box chains with a lobster clasp and jump ring, so it scales from a delicate layer to a statement piece. Owners of thin box chains report kinks and clasp wear over time, so pick the wider Aurate if durability matters, and the GLD Shop if you want a simple yellow-gold chain in a long length.

• Choose the GLD Shop if you want a plain 2mm yellow gold chain in a long length, up to 26 inches, worn on its own.
• Choose the Aurate if you want a box chain in 3mm, 4mm or 5mm and a lobster clasp that holds up to daily wear.