Is this real sterling silver?

Yes. It is .925 sterling silver with rhodium plating over the surface for shine and tarnish resistance.

Will the rhodium plating wear off?

Plating can thin over years of daily wear, especially where the chain rubs. Polishing with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemicals helps it last.

It is 4mm wide and 26 inches long, a mid-weight chain that hangs near the sternum on most men.

Better not. Soap, chlorine and sweat dull the plating and speed tarnish. Take it off for showers, pools and heavy workouts.

Franco links are rounded and tightly interlocked in a four-sided pattern, so the chain lies flatter and looks denser than a curb of the same width.

Wipe it with a soft cloth after wear. For deeper cleaning, use mild soap and water, rinse well and dry fully before storing.

At eBay, for $55.99, 87% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings.

4 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Proclamation Jewelry, Miami Links, Be Jolie.

$55.99at eBayChecked Nov 9

87% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 4 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission.