Stainless Steel Chains for Men

Every chain on this page is listed with a stainless steel base. The finish over that base differs by design (white-gold plated, gold plated or a silver-toned polish, as each listing states), and the iced designs are set with diamond-simulant stones rather than natural diamonds. Use this page when the base metal is your first filter, then narrow by link style and width.

Pick a link style

• Cuban link. Tightly interlocked links, from the 7mm Cuban Link Chain (GOLD), listed at 20 inches, to the 14mm iced ICED Classic Cuban Link Chain, listed at 21 inches. Browse all Cuban chains for men or only the 14mm Cuban link chains and bracelets.
• Tennis. One continuous row of stones. The 5mm Tennis Chain is listed at 20 inches and about 52g (±10g); the Clustered Tennis Chain is 8mm, 20 inches and about 48g (±5g). See tennis chains for men and the 5mm tennis chains and bracelets.
• Slim and plain. The 2mm Silver Prodigy Chain (21 inches) and Slim Silver Chain (18 inches), the 4mm Suave Chain (Silver), the 5mm Twisted Rope Chain and the 7mm Helix Chain. Several of these are also in chains for men under ₹1,000.

Widths and listed lengths on this page

Lengths and widths are the figures on each listing. To see where 20 and 21 inches fall on a neck, read the chain length guide or browse the 20 inch chains for men.

What stainless steel does and does not mean here

Stainless steel is an iron alloy that contains chromium, which is why it resists rust better than plain steel or many base metals. It does not make the plating or the stone settings immune to wear. The care advice on our listings is consistent: take the chain off before bathing, swimming or the gym, wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wearing, and store it on its own so links and stones do not scratch other pieces. We do not describe any piece as waterproof. More detail is in how to care for plated jewellery.

Frequently asked questions

Is a stainless steel chain waterproof?

We do not sell any chain on this page as waterproof. The steel base resists rust, but the plating and stone settings are the parts that wear, so each listing advises removing the piece before bathing or swimming.

Does a stainless steel chain tarnish?

Stainless steel itself resists tarnish. A plated finish over it can dull or wear with sweat, water, perfume and rubbing, which is why storage and wiping matter. See how to care for plated jewellery.

Are the stones real diamonds?

No. The iced designs use diamond-simulant stones, as each listing says. Our guide to CZ, moissanite and diamond simulants explains the terms.

Which width should I start with?

A 5mm tennis chain or a 4mm Suave chain is the lighter, everyday end. A 14mm iced Cuban chain is a statement piece at about 93g (±5g) on the listings that give a weight. Compare against a chain you already wear, and check the Cuban chain size guide.

Questions about a measurement or what is included? Contact OUTLWD before ordering. Returns are accepted for damaged or wrong items only, within four days, as set out in the refund policy; see shipping and returns for current terms.