What's behind the gold chain's enduring appeal? For one, gold will always be just a step above sterling silver, and in an entirely different league than stainless steel.The right gold chain also happens to be the easiest way to add some instant swagger to your summer outfits, without making you look like a perma-tanned Miami promoter trying to offload dubiously-sourced uppers outside of LIV. The Best When Budget Isn't a Concern: Bleue Burnham Chloroplast Sapphire & 9kt Gold Necklace, $1786.

The Best Under $500: Hatton Labs Gold Diamond Cut Belcher Chain Necklace, $305.

The Best Under $250: Maple “Julian” Chain Necklace, $249.

The Best Under $100: Jaxxon Round Box Chain, $99.

(His Airness occasionally paired his with a single diamond-cut earring, too.) The Best Gold Chains Shopping Guide The type of necklaces we're talking about here are favored by fellas like Tony Soprano, who wore his gold pendant necklace while smoking cigars in the pool of his New Jersey mansion, and Michael Jordan, who rocked a duo of curb chain necklaces when he took off from the foul line in '87. But one piece of jewelry still reigns supreme: the simple gold chain. See, over the last few years, guys have embraced all kinds of jewelry with gusto, rocking pearls, beads, and not-so precious gemstones like their parents just let them loose in the accessories section at Claire's. Gold chains for.men? You better believe it. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors.

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