Link Bracelets

A paperclip bracelet is a link bracelet whose links are long flat-sided ovals, shaped like the paperclip they are named after. The elongated link means fewer joints per inch, so the bracelet drapes in longer sections and lies flatter on the wrist than a round-link chain. It is worn alone or layered beside a watch.

Seven inches suits most women's wrists, with 7.5 to 8 inches giving the looser drape that suits a heavier paperclip link. Measure your wrist and add half an inch for a close fit or a full inch for a relaxed one. Links can be added or removed at the showroom, so the length is adjustable after you buy.

Yes, and the two things to check are the solder joints and the clasp. Solid links hold up far better than hollow ones, which dent under a knock and are difficult to repair cleanly, so ask which a piece is before you buy. Have the clasp inspected once a year, the same way you would on a tennis bracelet.

Yes. Removing links from a plain gold bracelet is straightforward and takes the bench a short sitting. Adding length means matching new links to the existing gold color and finish, which is possible but needs the piece in hand. Bring it to the Frisco showroom and the team will quote it before any work starts.