The 5 Best Permanent Jewelry Chain Styles for Anklets and Bracelets

Choosing the right chain is foundational to permanent jewelry—especially for anklets and bracelets, where comfort, durability, and trend appeal have to meet. Below are the five best chain styles we recommend for permanent jewelry anklets and bracelets, with links to specific Sunstone® Certified Chain and resources so you can source, sell, and service with confidence.

1) Paperclip Chain: Trendy, Photogenic, and Profitable

Paperclip is still the style customers ask for by name—and for good reason. The elongated links look luxury at any width and photograph beautifully. For anklets and bracelets, make sure to choose a medium gauge like the Sunstone Chloe chain so links keep their shape without snagging.

Great picks:

• Hannah Chain (crinkled paperclip) — available in sterling silver, gold-filled (yellow/white/rose), and 14k gold; multiple length options.
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/hannah-chain

• The Chloe Chain (paperclip) — available in sterling silver, 14k white gold, 14k yellow gold, 14/20 gold filled rose, 14/20 gold filled yellow in multiple length options.
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/the-chloe-permanent-jewelry-chain

Best for: fashion-forward buyers, gift sets, stackable styles

Welding tip: Paperclip chains typically have larger link faces that give you a forgiving target when closing jump rings. Keep heat minimal to preserve the link shape!

2) Cable Chain: Classic, Comfortable, and Beginner-Friendly

Cable chain is the everyday staple that works for nearly every wrist or ankle. From minimalist looks to chain and charm stacks, it’s the chain style you’ll use the most—especially when you’re just getting started.

Great picks:

• Olivia Chain (double cable) — a go-to because the doubled links add strength without sacrificing delicacy.
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/olivia-chain

• Enamel Cable Options — add color to your stack (Lavinia, Leonora, Irena).
  Browse the certified chain collection:
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/collections/permanent-jewelry-chain

Best for: everyday wear, minimalist stacks, first-time clients

Welding tip: Cable is easy to measure and cut; the uniform links make weld placement intuitive.

3) Figaro Chain: Subtle Pattern with Premium Appeal

Figaro alternates short and long links for a look that feels refined and a bit bold at the same time. For anklets and bracelets, Figaro brings visual interest without the weight of ultra-thick links.

Great picks:

• Angelica (Figaro, starburst links) — gold-filled and sterling silver; 5, 15, or 50-foot lengths. Or even by the inch if you want to sample it!
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/angelica-permanent-jewelry-chain-figaro-design-starburst-links-available-in-gold-filled-and-silver

• Charlie (Figaro) — available in multiple metals and widths, including pre-cut 18" lengths in 14k.
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/charlie-permanent-jewelry-chain-figaro-design-lie-flat-links-available-in-gold-options-and-sterling-silver
  Best for: premium upsells, men’s bracelets, gift-worthy sets
  
  Welding tip: Aim for a weld on a short link for cleaner alignment; diamond-cut variants reflect light and hide micro-weld marks nicely.
  
  

4) Rolo (Round Link): Strong, Smooth, and Comfortable

Rolo’s round links deliver a smooth feel that’s great for bracelets and anklets—especially for clients who want a piece they’ll forget they’re wearing.

Great pick:

• Beatrice (alternating rolo) — Italian-made; sterling silver; 5, 15, or 50-foot lengths. (Or buy custom lengths by the inch!)
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/beatrice-permanent-jewelry-chain-rolo-design-long-and-short-links-available-in-sterling-silver

Best for: everyday sets, charms, and customers who value comfort

Welding tip: The curved profile helps hide jump-ring joins; mind your argon flow for cleaner finishes.

Link it up: Pair with the PJ Caddy to keep rolo spools and jump rings tidy at events
https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/pj-caddy-for-permanent-jewelry

5) Long-and-Short (Alternating): Modern, Balanced, and Stack-Friendly

Long-and-short patterns split the difference between cable and paperclip: more visual interest than cable, more subtle than a full paperclip look. Customers love how it layers.

Great pick:

• Marlee (long-and-short) — available in sterling silver, gold-filled, and 14k gold options.
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/products/marlee-chain

Best for: layered stacks, unisex styles, “best friend” bracelet sets

Welding tip: Alternate link sizes provide easy placement—use the short links for a discreet more hidden weld.

Starter Kits & Sourcing: Build a Profitable Permanent Jewelry Bracelet/Anklet Service Menu

If you’re just getting started—or ready to expand—Sunstone’s Permanent Jewelry Starter Kits bundle pro-grade welders, tools, chain, connectors, and training so you can open shop fast and confidently:

• Permanent Starter Kits collection page
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/pages/permanent-jewelry-starter-kits

• Chrome Permanent Jewelry Starter Kit with the Zapp Plus® 2 Welder
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/collections/permanent-jewelry-starter-kits/products/sunstone-zapp-plus-chrome-permanent-jewelry-starter-kit

• Platinum Permanent Jewelry Starter Kit with Orion mPulse® Welder
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/collections/permanent-jewelry-starter-kits/products/orion-mpulse-platinum-permanent-jewelry-starter-kit
  

Typical bracelet prices often fall in the $60–$100 range in the permanent jewelry industry, so even a modest pop-up can cover kit costs quickly. (See starter kit page for examples and potential ROI notes!)

Sizing, Durability, and Care (Bracelets & Anklets)

• Fit: Anklets need a touch more slack than bracelets; add ~0.25–0.5" for movement and swelling.

• Width: For high-wear anklets, choose a slightly thicker gauge (e.g., paperclip or rolo) to reduce deformation.

• Care: Educate clients on cleaning and metal choice to reduce tarnish and wear; quick guide can be found here!
   https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/how-do-i-care-for-permanent-jewelry

• Extra Tip: Men often prefer thicker Figaro or paperclip chains; see more about that here!
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/do-men-wear-permanent-jewelry
  
  

Stock the Styles Customers Ask For

Build your permanent jewelry anklet and bracelet chain 'menu' with certified, weld-tested chain:

• Browse Certified Permanent Jewelry Chain
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/collections/permanent-jewelry-chain

• Explore Starter Kits
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/collections/permanent-jewelry-starter-kits

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• Why Do People Get Permanent Jewelry?
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/why-do-people-get-permanent-jewelry

• What Are the Basic Steps to Permanent Jewelry?
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/what-are-basic-steps-to-permanent-jewelry

• The Pros and Cons of Permanent Jewelry
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/the-pros-and-cons-of-permanent-jewelry

• Can You Personalize Permanent Jewelry?
  https://permanentjewelry.sunstonewelders.com/blogs/news/can-you-personalize-permanent-jewelry

In Summary

For permanent jewelry anklets and bracelets, start with these five styles; paperclip, cable, Figaro, rolo, and long-and-short. Then expand into specialty looks (like clover/Alessia) as your brand grows!