Tateossian
Gold-Plated Square Chain Necklace
The Gold-Plated Square Chain Necklace by Tateossian is a 20-inch (51 cm) neckpiece made of sterling silver with 18-carat gold plating, composed of square box-style links in a polished golden yellow finish and fastened with a snap hook closure. It is designed to be worn as a standalone or layered neck accessory and is supplied with a signature Tateossian dust bag. Made in the UK, offered in one size.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- modern, glam
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Specifications
Luxurious 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver square chain necklace by Tateossian, featuring bold geometrical links and a snap hook closure.
18-carat gold-plated sterling silver, bold geometrical square links, snap hook closure, made in the UK, includes signature dust bag.
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver
- Style
- modern, glam
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver
- bold geometrical square links
- modernized chain design
- snap hook closure
- crafted in the UK
- includes signature dust bag
- length: 20 inches (51 cm)
- high-polish gold plating
Product Insights
The Tateossian Gold-Plated Square Chain Necklace offers a fine, light-catching 1.5mm square-link line in a fixed 20-inch length, continuing the brand's box-grid design at about a fifth of the Hexade's price. Its core promise is accessible luxury: 18-carat gold plating over a sterling silver core with UK craft and a Birmingham hallmark, though the 2-micron plating falls below vermeil grade and is not rated for daily wear—friction gradually wears it through first at the clasp, so longevity depends on occasional wear, separate storage, and dry-microfiber cleaning. The main tradeoff is delicacy versus durability: this is not a chunky statement piece, and while worn plating can be professionally restored for $30–60, the 1-year warranty excludes normal plating wear and resizing risks damaging the finish. Compared with PVD-plated alternatives, it offers sterling silver and hallmarking but not lifetime colour coverage, and UK law requires it to be hallmarked as silver, not 18-carat gold, given the plating is not solid gold.
Verified claims
- Gold plating
- 18-carat gold plate over sterling silver is 2 microns thick.
- Durability
- 2-micron 18k gold plating sits below the 2.5-micron vermeil minimum; the sterling-silver core can be professionally re-plated, making this best for occasional wear and professional settings.
- Care guidance
- Occasional wear with separate storage; wipe with a damp soft cloth after wear and use a plain microfiber for shine; avoid silver-polish cloths and hand-sanitizer contact.
- Resizing
- Resizing a fixed 20-inch chain can damage its 18-carat gold plating.
- Birmingham hallmark
- Made in the UK, this gold-plated silver article is hallmarked as silver, not as 18-carat gold.
- Warranty
- The 1-year warranty covers manufacturing defects only, not normal plating wear; warranty shipping is on the customer.
- Daily wear
- Daily friction from skin, clothing and lotions gradually wears the plating; rated for occasional wear
- Finish longevity
- Plating wears through first at the clasp; plain damp-wipe care between wears preserves the finish
- Replating
- Worn plating can be restored by a jeweller for roughly $30–60 over the sterling core
- Storage
- Store separately from other metals, ideally with an anti-tarnish strip, to avoid scratching and colour shift
- Comparisons
- Versus PVD-plated alternatives (The Spencer, EMILIAZ Dominica), this offers sterling silver and UK craft but not lifetime colour coverage
- Length
- Only a 20-inch (51 cm) length is offered, falling at the top of the chest.
- Gauge
- 1.5 mm square links read as a fine, light-catching line, not an 8-12 mm chunky statement chain.
- Square link design
- This bold geometric square-link chain uses links that meet neighbours at right angles with four contact points, resisting twisting and fabric snags.
- Karat labeling
- UK assay law forbids standalone 18k/750 fineness marks on gold-plated silver; 18-carat means plating, not solid gold.
- Material wording
- This necklace is 18-carat gold-plated sterling silver; that wording is the UK legal description for a gold-plated article, not a solid-gold claim.
- Design lineage
- One continuous square line carries Tateossian's Hexade box-grid at about a fifth of the Hexade's price.
- Size options
- Chevron bracelet comes in 17-19 cm sizes; this necklace is fixed at 20 inches.
- Visual weight
- The necklace is a fine 1.5 mm chain, while the Chevron bracelet is a broader woven textile band.
- Closure
- Necklace uses a snap hook closure; bracelet uses a black pop clasp.
- Chevron alternative
- This is the gold-metal chain; the Chevron bracelet is braided rayon and leather with a black pop clasp.
- Hexade alternative
- The Hexade is the sculptural, mixed-box-chain version; this chain is a uniform square-box run.
- Link construction
- The listing does not explicitly state solid vs hollow, but at the 1.5 mm box-chain gauge the links are typically solid sterling silver wire; hollow construction is generally reserved for much heavier chains.
- Allergen risk
- No nickel or allergen content is listed; the sterling silver base and 18K yellow gold plating typically carry low allergy risk, though the exact alloys are not published for known sensitivities.
Product record
- Title
- Gold-Plated Square Chain Necklace
- Brand
- Tateossian
- Price
- 410 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Thin gold-colored square-link chain necklace shown hanging in a U-shape against a plain background; chain links form a flat box-style profile with a reflective polished finish.
- Chain silhouetteSingle continuous thin necklace suspended in a symmetrical U-shape, both upper ends cropped near the top edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (medium) - Link geometryLinks appear as small square/box-style segments forming a flat, closely joined square-link (box) chain pattern visible along the entire length.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high) - FinishHighly reflective polished metallic surface producing small specular highlights along the chain.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (medium) - Clasp visibilityNo clasp, jump ring, or closure is visible in this view; top ends are cropped out of frame.
Other
Product photographed centered on a uniform light neutral background with even soft lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bottom curve; image is vertically oriented and uncluttered.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background, even in tone across the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing small specular highlights on the chain and a subtle shadow directly beneath the bottom curve of the necklace.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.68 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium) - Shot compositionVertical studio-style product shot with the necklace centered and occupying most of the vertical space; upper chain segments extend near the top edge and are cropped.
Colors
polished yellow gold· chain- Chain silhouetteSingle continuous thin necklace suspended in a symmetrical U-shape, both upper ends cropped near the top edge of the image.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a gold-colored square box chain showing a lobster clasp, a small scalloped round tag with stamped text, and linked chain segments with a shiny metallic finish.
- Chain link shapeSquare box-style chain links forming a flexible chain with visible facet edges on each link.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high) - Lobster claspPolished lobster-style clasp with a smooth curved surface and visible hinge area, attached to the chain by a small jump ring.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.68 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - Scalloped round tagSmall circular tag with scalloped edge hanging from the jump ring; tag surface shows stamped letters in a circular arrangement.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.80 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Tag text“TATEOSSIAN”
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.80 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Small hallmark on connector“Very small stamped marking on the chain connector near the clasp, partially legible at this resolution.”Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.72 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium) - Finish and surfaceHighly reflective polished metallic finish on links, clasp, and tag with small specular highlights.
Other
Studio-style close-up on a plain light background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped to focus on chain detail and clasp area.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop showing a curved segment of chain across the frame with the clasp and tag positioned toward the lower left quadrant.
- Background and lightingSmooth neutral light background with even diffuse lighting and subtle soft shadows beneath the chain.
- Image qualitySharp focus on foreground metal components with shallow depth of field causing slight falloff on distant chain sections.
Colors
polished gold· chain links#ECD38Cpolished gold· clasp and hardware#BC9D4Bpolished gold· scalloped tag- Chain link shapeSquare box-style chain links forming a flexible chain with visible facet edges on each link.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Tateossian
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