Cuban Link Chains in Real 10K Gold

Here is every Cuban link on the site, sorted by width. Each one is made to order in the listed gold colors, and each listing has one price across all of its lengths.

Look at two lines in that table. The solid 5 mm Miami Cuban costs $4,260 and the hollow 8.5 mm costs $4,870. Nearly the same money buys very different things: one is dense gold you can wear for decades, the other is a wide shell with a bigger look.

There is no formal standard for these names, and sellers use them loosely. Wikipedia notes the chain's exact origin is not documented, though its popularity grew in the 1970s and 1980s and is tied to Miami. In this catalog, "Flat Miami Cuban" means the links are pressed and ground flat for a smooth, low profile that sits close to the chest. "Miami Cuban" without "flat" has rounder, fuller links. Both are curb-family chains. For the long version of the history and the buying checklist, read the Cuban link chain buying guide.

• 1.5 to 3.7 mm: pendant chains or a quiet daily chain. The 3.7 mm flat Cuban is the lightest piece that still reads as a Cuban from across a room.
• 5 to 6 mm: the everyday sweet spot for most men wearing it alone.
• 7.5 to 8.5 mm: statement width. Here hollow construction keeps the price under $5,000.

For length, 20 inches sits near the collarbone on most men and 24 inches at mid chest. The width guide shows each size on the body, and the weight chart shows why wider solid chains climb so fast in price.

Cuban links take a lot of daily pressure because the links sit tight against each other. A solid link resists that. A hollow link can crush if it is stepped on or caught, and sellers warn that a dented hollow chain is often not repairable. If you want one chain for years, buy the widest solid chain your budget allows. If you want size for a look, hollow is an honest way to get there, and our solid vs hollow comparison lays out the numbers.

1. Stamp: the clasp or end link should read 10K, 14K or the matching number (417, 585). No stamp, no deal.
2. Construction in writing: the listing should say solid or hollow. Ours put "Hollow" in the title when it applies.
3. Links lie flat: lay the chain on a table. A well-made Cuban sits flat with no gaps or twisted links.
4. Clasp fit: the clasp should close with a firm click and sit flush with the links.
5. Price per millimeter: divide price by width. A number far below the rest of the market usually means hollow or plated.

Our real vs fake Cuban guide goes through each test with photos.

All eight Cuban chains are 10K gold, which is 41.7 percent pure gold and harder than 14K or 18K, so it holds up to daily wear. Want stones? A diamond Cuban is a different build, with diamonds set across the top of each link. See how diamond Cubans are made and what drives Cuban link prices. To clean a Cuban, soak it in warm soapy water and brush between the links with a soft toothbrush. The tight links trap lotion and sweat, so a monthly wash keeps the shine.

Every order ships insured. To feel the weight of a 5 mm next to a 7.5 mm before you choose, come to the showroom at 7900 NW 27th Ave, Unit 506, or start a one-off build through custom.