No. It is solid sterling silver with a thin 18K gold plating on top. The gold is a finish, not the metal throughout.

Will the gold plating wear off?

Yes, eventually. Plating wears fastest where the chain rubs against skin, other jewelry or a desk. Avoid perfume, chlorine and abrasive cloths to slow it down.

What size wrist does a 7-inch bracelet fit?

A 7-inch chain suits wrists roughly 6 to 6.5 inches around, with the clasp and a little drape. Measure your wrist and add about half an inch for comfort.

Can I wear it in the shower or pool?

Take it off first. Water, soap and chlorine speed up plating wear and dull the silver. It is fine for occasional hand washing.

How does it compare with a solid gold wheat chain?

A solid 14K or 18K chain keeps its color permanently and can be repaired, but it costs many times more. This one gives the same look with a limited lifespan.

Not easily. Wheat chain links are hard to add or remove cleanly, and resizing would disturb the plating. Buy the right length up front.

Zales 2.0mm Wheat Chain Bracelet in Solid Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Plate

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Lowest price today: $19.99 at Zales (checked Nov 11, 2026).

Our take on the Zales 2.0mm Wheat Chain Bracelet in Solid Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Plate

A 7-inch wheat chain bracelet in solid sterling silver with 18K yellow gold plating, 2.0 mm wide, closed with a spring-ring clasp. The wheat weave gives it a slightly textured, rope-like look that sits flat on the wrist and reads as a fine everyday piece rather than a statement one. It suits shoppers who want the look of a gold chain without solid gold, but plated silver wears through over time, so it is not a heirloom. Rivals in solid 14K gold cost far more; unplated sterling silver versions of the same chain are the cheaper, more durable alternative if you don't need the yellow tone.

Best forEveryday wrist wearShoppers who want a gold look on a silver budgetLayering with other thin braceletsGift for an adult woman

Pros

Solid sterling silver core, not hollow
Wheat weave adds texture and catches light
2.0 mm width is fine enough to layer
Spring-ring clasp is simple to fasten alone
7-inch length fits most average wrists

Cons

18K gold plate will wear and fade with daily wear
Plated finish can't be polished back like solid gold
Spring-ring clasps can work loose over time
Wheat chain kinks if bent sharply
Only one length offered

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Lowest price we've seen: $19.99 on Nov 11 at Zales. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

3.2 / 512 ratings

Ratings are middling, and the few written comments focus on the gold tone and how the chain holds up. Buyers like the look out of the box; the recurring worry is how long the plating lasts with everyday wear.

What people mention

Plating wearCriticisedOwners report the gold tone dulling or rubbing off at high-friction points with daily wear.
Gold lookPraisedBuyers say the yellow gold finish looks warmer and more expensive than the silver underneath.
BuildMixedThe solid silver core feels substantial for 2.0 mm, but the clasp is described as the weakest part.
KinkingCriticisedThe wheat weave can bend out of shape if the bracelet is crushed or stored loosely.

About the Zales 2.0mm Wheat Chain Bracelet in Solid Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Plate

This bracelet is a wheat chain made of solid sterling silver with 18K yellow gold plate. The chain is 2.0 mm wide and has no gemstones.

It measures 7 inches long and fastens with a spring-ring clasp. It is part of the Whimly by Zales Collection and is designed for everyday wear by adult women.

Brand: Zales
Collection: Whimly by Zales Collection
Material: Solid sterling silver
Plating: 18K gold plate
Metal color: Yellow gold
Chain type: Wheat
Length: 7 in
Width: 2.0 mm
Closure: Spring-ring clasp
Gemstone: None

Specifications

Gemstone Type: No Stone
Material: Sterling Silver
Jewelry Type: Chain, Bracelet
Metal Purity: Sterling Silver
Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Gold Karatage: 18K
Metal Color: Yellow Gold

Questions and answers

Is this real gold?: No. It is solid sterling silver with a thin 18K gold plating on top. The gold is a finish, not the metal throughout.
Will the gold plating wear off?: Yes, eventually. Plating wears fastest where the chain rubs against skin, other jewelry or a desk. Avoid perfume, chlorine and abrasive cloths to slow it down.
What size wrist does a 7-inch bracelet fit?: A 7-inch chain suits wrists roughly 6 to 6.5 inches around, with the clasp and a little drape. Measure your wrist and add about half an inch for comfort.
Can I wear it in the shower or pool?: Take it off first. Water, soap and chlorine speed up plating wear and dull the silver. It is fine for occasional hand washing.
How does it compare with a solid gold wheat chain?: A solid 14K or 18K chain keeps its color permanently and can be repaired, but it costs many times more. This one gives the same look with a limited lifespan.
Can it be resized?: Not easily. Wheat chain links are hard to add or remove cleanly, and resizing would disturb the plating. Buy the right length up front.
Where is the Zales 2.0mm Wheat Chain Bracelet in Solid Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Plate cheapest?: At Zales, for $19.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Zales 2.0mm Wheat Chain Bracelet in Solid Sterling Silver with 18K Gold Plate?: Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings.