Gold Mariner Chain

The mariner chain — also called an anchor chain — is one of the most distinctive gold chain styles available. Each link is an oval with a metal bar running through the center, giving the chain the look of a series of miniature ship anchors linked together. This design originated in the seafaring traditions of the Mediterranean and has remained popular in fine jewelry for centuries.

Mariner chains come in two primary profiles: round (where the links have a rounded cross-section) and flat (where the links lie flat, creating a more refined look). Both styles are available in 10K, 14K, 18K, and 24K gold. The center bar in each link adds weight — which means mariner chains often have more gold per inch than lighter chain styles like Figaro or rope chains.

At Gold & Diamond Company, we buy and sell mariner chains regularly. Whether you have a thin flat mariner you wore daily or a thick, heavy anchor chain that has been sitting in a drawer, we evaluate each piece honestly based on its gold content — purity and weight, at the current live spot price.

We also carry mariner chains for sale. Because we buy from the public every day, our inventory rotates constantly. Call ahead or stop in to see what we have in stock.