CHAINS YOU CAN SLEEP IN
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To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
A lot of People Sleep in their Jewelry. I know this because I Repair a lot of Jewelry.
The Number One Item to Repair?
Chains!
Customers say “I Never Take my Chain off. I Sleep with it on and now it’s Bent and Kinked. Can it be Fixed?”
The Good News is YES, Most Chains CAN be Fixed, Soldered and Repaired. Some will look Good, others Not so Good.
Like these Chains that you Shouldn’t Sleep in:
- Herringbone Chains
- Omega Chains
- Bead Chains
- San Marco Chains (looks like Macaroni)
These Chains are the Worst Offenders to Wear to Bed. Basically, anything Flat, or anything that has Little Give or a Short Bending Point. These types of Chains will Kink Up, Bend, Break, and Snap in Half if taken too far.
See image below of Chains that normally don’t make it through the Night.
If yours does… you’re the lucky one.
Once a Chain is Kinked or taken beyond the Bending Point, it Pretty Much Ruins it. They are Difficult to Repair, you’ll probably see where they Fixed them at, and they’ll always be Weak in that Spot again. Not Cool!
What Chains do I Recommend?
So what Chains do I Recommend to Buy? If you Wear your Chains to Bed, there are a Few Great Choices that I would point out:
Buy These Chains Instead
- Rope Chains
- Box Chains
- Figaro Link Chains
- Curb Link Chains (Cuban)
- Wheat Chains
- Mariner Link Chains (Gucci)
- Anchor Link Chains
- Cable Link Chains
See image below…
You may notice that Most of the Recommended Chains are Link Chains! :)
Good Eye!
The Bending Point
The Biggest Reason why is the Fact that Link Chains are Durable Enough to Handle Tossing and Turning, and they are Flexible and Loose Enough to Move around. They don’t get Caught, Snagged, or Bent like other Chains do, and they don’t have a Short Bending Point (You can Carefully Test this Point by Slightly Bending a Chain and seeing how Far you can take it without Going Beyond the Give).
That’s the Breaking Point!
Most of these Chains will go far without Creating any Damage. Just don’t Harm your Chain in the Process though! :) And also Realize that Most Chains do have some sort of a Bending Point, but you really have to Fold the thing in half for them to give.
Link Chains are Loose enough to Lay on, and Pendants or Sliders shouldn’t Bother Them Either. Just Stay Away from Flat Chains (like Herringbone), these Kink in a Second!
Hollow Chains are a No-No!
Also, Stay Away from Hollow Chains. Hollow Chains can Cave in or Pop out of the Socket.
My Favorite Chains from the list: Wheat Chains and Cable links. I Love Them!
I Like a Durable Chain
I can’t Stand those Little Frail, Wimpy Chains that Break if a Baby pulls on them. Why put an Expensive Diamond on a Chain that will Break in a Heart Beat? Spend a Couple of Bucks and Upgrade to something More Durable.
With a Nicer Chain you can Sleep in them with no Worries, Every Night.
Sweet Dreams! :)
P.S. Stainless Steel Chains
2 More Things I would Note:
1) I prefer 14k or 10k Gold Chains (White or Yellow), because they look Great and are Durable enough for Every Day Wear. 18k Gold or Higher Content is Softer and could Break, Pull, Bend or Kink Easier, so I don’t Recommend those.
2) Buy Solid Chains! Solid Chains Break less than Hollow Chains. Hollow Chains are Hollowed out on the Inside. They are Very Light Weight, and give the appearance of a Big Chain, but Aren’t. They can Crush, Dent, Ding, Bend and Break.
I Don’t Advise Them!
Hollow Chains may look Great, be way Cheaper, but they Won’t Last Very Long.
Cheers! Here’s to a Good Nights Sleep! :)
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Will wearing my necklace all day long ruin it? Such as sweat? I have two. A 2mm, 24 inch, 10k solid yellow gold rope chain and a 2mm, 26 inch, 10k yellow gold franco chain.
Nope, you just may have to clean it more often, like once a week to keep it from getting dirty or dingy. :) You could also buy a Rouge Polishing Cloth to remove any Tarnish that could possibly build up and to keep it looking shiny and brand new. :) -Richard
So I’ll be fine in my 14k 2.5mm rope chain it’s solid & 22 inches
Should be, that’s a decent thickness, just the length might make it harder to sleep in. Might get tangled. -Richard
hello I like your blog, you’ve put up really helpful information. I found you by chance on Google. Would it be possible to sleep in a chain like this? What kind of chain is this? Collar Necklace Thanks very much
Hi Jollean. It looks like a hollow flat link to me, I would NOT sleep in that. Would ruin it pretty quickly. :) -Richard
What about tennis link chains? Can you sleep in them?
Would not recommend that, the fine wire rings that hold tennis bracelets together are weak and will often bend, break, and wear themselves down. -Richard
Hello, I just received a 10k yellow gold rope chain and with the type of work I do I’m worried if I would damage it. I’d like to know will sweat tarnish it and would I be able to even shower with it on? My plan is when I put it on I’m gonna leave it on, even going to sleep. Please tell me what you would suggest
Hi Kristopher. You’ll not have any problems with 10k yellow gold. Gold may tarnish through wear, but clean it once a week and it will be fine. You’ll be able to wear it, sleep in it (as long as it’s not hollow), and shower in it just fine. :) -Richard
I got a stainless steel rope chain off amazon is it okay to sleep in and will I be able to shower in it and will it turn my neck green?
A stainless steel rope chain should be perfectly fine to sleep in, shower in, and it won’t turn your neck green. That is, if it’s not plated, and not hollow. You’ll want to make sure it’s solid stainless steel (most are). Other than that, you’re good to go. :) -Richard
Will it damage my 10mm14k 24 inch Figaro chain if I sleep in it over time???
Hi Jay. If the links are solid, and not hollow, you shouldn’t worry at all. If you don’t know if the chain is hollow, just feel how heavy it feels balled up on your palm. If it feels light, like a feather, it’s hollow. If it has weight and mass, it’s solid. P.S. You can also swing into any jewelry store and inquire. They can look at the chain quickly and tell you if there are any issues. -Richard
What do you think about sleeping in a silver 3.8mm 24″ Byzantine link chain, (it has a bend radius of about 1 1/2″)
Will something like that be likely to press past that give-way point in your opinion?
Hi Mike. A Byzantine might be fine, as long as it’s flexible enough so the chain doesn’t get kinked. 3.8mm is probably thick enough to withstand sleeping on it, or rolling over on it, as long as the links are solid, and not hollow. I think it would be okay. -Richard
Just bought a 14k solid gold rope chain 20″ along with a medalion that i will have on it. Can i leave this on at all times? thanks
Hi Juan. More than likely yes. If the chain is solid (like you said), and feels durable enough and flexible enough, you should have no problems whatsoever. :) -Richard
Hello, I have a pendant with my gramma who recently passed thumbprint I was wearing it everyday sleeping, showering, etc. I need a replacement and just feel at a loss as I am not a big jewellery wearer would it be better to get something white gold, sterling silver, etc? I don’t mind paying for something I just want it to last! Thank you for reading! Hope to hear from you! Also if you have a company that has a lifetime warranty and great customer service thats a plus!
If you want durable, and lasting, go for gold. White gold wheat chains are what I would highly recommend. :) -Richard