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Dainty Paperclip Chain

Paperclip chain necklace for charms & pendants
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
120 Reviews

Dainty Paperclip Chain

Paperclip chain necklace for charms & pendants
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
120 Reviews
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Iconic, chic and reflects the light like no other.

 

Add a subtle statement to your look with a silver or gold paperclip chain in your chosen length—sublime as a choker, layering chain or base for your favorite GLDN charms and pendants. Its design makes it easy to adjust and wear at any length (even as a lariat necklace) and offers a little something more than a basic chain.

 

This piece is even smaller than our Small Paperclip Chain and larger than our Mini Paperclip Chain. If you're looking for a dainty piece with just enough shimmer, this one's for you.

Product Details
Chain width: 1.9mm
15-17", 17-19" or custom length
Lobster clasp
Adjustable - can clasp anywhere along the chain
Materials
14k Gold Filled
Ease of care: 4/5

A practical balance between cost and quality, our gold-filled pieces have a thick layer of 14k gold, heat and pressure bonded to a high-quality brass core. They contain much more real gold than regular gold-plating.

Sterling Silver
Ease of care: 4/5

Solid, precious metal that lasts forever. It darkens with time, but can be polished up. Oils from your skin help prevent silver tarnish... so wear it often!

Want even more details about materials? Check this out.

Sizing Guide
  1. Find a tool to use (string, dental floss, headphone cord, measuring tape if you have it).
  2. Find the length by wrapping it around your neck and marking it (for pendants, imagine the jewelry lower, for suspended, it should be in line).
  3. Check the length against a ruler or lay it out flat and measure with a phone app.

Alternatively: Measure an existing necklace end to end with a ruler (most accurate) or a phone app (great if you don’t have a ruler handy).

Return Policies

Returns
Didn’t absolutely love your jewelry? Send it back for a refund (minus an $8 shipping & handling fee) within 30 days of your delivery date, processed 1-2 weeks after we receive your return.

Exchanges
Need a different size, want to change your personalization or prefer a totally different item? Send it back and we’ll give you store credit (in a digital gift card) to use whenever—free up to 6 months, processed as soon as your return package is shipped.

Repairs
We offer free repairs for up to 6 months (for most items) or up to 3 years for solid gold, processed 1-2 weeks after we receive your piece(s). Pricing varies on older orders.

Final Sale
Returns and exchanges aren’t available for final sale items.

GLDN GIVING PROGRAM

We’re proud to donate 10% of profits to empowering organizations that help defend rights and freedoms, promote mental wellness, support the arts and more causes near and dear to us.

Raw materials
100% USA sourced
Made from recycled
gold and silver
Handmade for you
in our WA. studio
FAQs

All you need to know about the Dainty Paperclip Chain.

Find answers to our most-asked questions here, from care tips to jewelry options and more.

Yes! All of our charms and pendants can be added to this chain. Happy stacking!

Here's a quick breakdown:
Mini Paperclip Chain: smallest option; perfect for charms and pendants.
Dainty Paperclip Chain: midsized option (but still very dainty); can also fit charms and pendants.
Small Paperclip Chain: the largest of the three; more of a layering piece.

It really depends on your personal style. Both 14k gold fill and sterling silver are timeless, long-lasting metals that are easy to care for and made to wear 24/7. For more information on our metals, check out our jewelry metal guide.

Our made-to-order timeframes are listed on each product page! It typically takes us around 4-7 takes to handcraft this piece, but this may change based on holidays or busy periods. For current transit times, refer to our shipping options page.

Choose our 15-17” length or 17-19” length (each adjustable by 2”) or opt for a custom-length chain if you’d like something shorter or longer.

You can, but only if you use gentle soaps and clean water—no chlorine, please! If you do shower in your piece, we always recommend drying thoroughly afterward. However, to ensure your piece looks pristine for as long as possible, we do recommend removing your piece before each shower.

Since it depends on which metal you chose, see our care tips blog and help center for detailed instructions on how to care for specific metals and gemstones. (Spoiler: all of our pieces require very minimal upkeep and occasional polishing, and can basically be worn 24/7 if you keep them away from harsh cleansers, chlorine and chemicals.)

It varies based on where you are in the world, and whether the piece is marked made-to-order or ready-to-ship. See our shipping page for specific arrival times.

Yes! We have a full happiness guarantee for every piece, even personalized ones. See our Return Policies for full info on returns, repairs and exchanges.

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 120 reviews
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  • TC
    Tracey C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Reviewing
    Dainty Paperclip Chain 14k Gold Fill
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect Chain

    Love this look of this pretty chain. Goes with everything. Perfect!

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    GLDN
    2 hours ago

    We LOVE that you love it!😍

  • KH
    Katie H.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For A Gift
    2 months ago
    Bought For A Gift
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    Dainty Paperclip Chain 14k Gold Fill
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful piece

    I ordered this for my mom for Mother's Day and she loves it! It goes with everything. It is well made and dainty.

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    GLDN
    3 weeks ago

    Thanks for letting us create something special for your mom! We're so happy to hear she loves it!!

  • EL
    Elisabeth L.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    3 months ago
    Bought For Myself
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    Dainty Paperclip Chain 14k Gold Fill
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love this gold vermeil necklace!

    It is so understated, which is exactly what I wanted. Plus it looks like true gold which it is supposed to look like! Wearing it daily, even showered in it. Just made another GLDN purchase!

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    GLDN
    1 month ago

    Thanks for choosing GLDN!💛

  • AP
    Allison P.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    3 months ago
    Bought For Myself
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    Dainty Paperclip Chain 14k Gold Fill
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Would buy 100x again

    My favorite chain, i wear everyday and i breaks after about a year but I just buy a new one to go with my pendant also purchased from gldn

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    GLDN
    1 month ago

    Such a cute, delicate chain. We loved making it for you!

  • JR
    Jacqueline R.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    3 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Reviewing
    Dainty Paperclip Chain Sterling Silver
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Lovely

    Such a lovely delicate chain. Perfect length also. My only complaint is that it’s hard to slide a charm over the end. I had to use a jewelry tool ands managed to manipulate it enough to get it to work.

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    GLDN
    1 month ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear that you were able to add your charm, and you love your chain!