Cuban Link, solid or iced
Cuban Link Chain: solid, honest, made to measure
The Cuban link chain is the chain with the most weight on the scale and the most character around the neck: thick, interlocking links in solid gold. At émin you get it in 18k gold, classic clean or fully iced with lab-grown diamonds, in widths from 6 to 14 mm, made to measure.
Whether Miami Cuban with its smooth, flat links or prong Cuban with visible claws: we honestly explain what fits your look, your budget and your everyday life, without any pressure to buy up.
Miami Cuban or prong Cuban?
The Miami Cuban is the classic: flat, smooth links that interlock tightly and look like a solid surface in the light. No stones, pure goldwork, and exactly why it's timeless. The prong Cuban instead shows visible claws on every link, often set with small diamonds, for a busier, more modern look.
Which of the two suits you depends on the statement you want to make: understated and solid, or bold and sparkling. We show you both side by side before you decide.
Solid or hollow: the honest comparison
Both versions have their place, we tell you openly where the differences lie.
| Feature | Solid | Hollow |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | Noticeably heavier, sits substantially on the neck | Noticeably lighter, comfortable for daily wear |
| Price | Higher, more gold per chain | More affordable at a similar look |
| Everyday durability | Very robust, takes a lot | More delicate, can deform |
| Longevity | Lasts generations, repairable | More limited, more vulnerable under heavy strain |
For daily wear we usually recommend solid, for a lighter second piece hollow is an honest option.
Choose your width, clean or iced
From 6 mm for an understated look to 14 mm for a clear statement: the width decides how much gold and how much attention your chain gets. We design every width to measure, including length.
Clean keeps the chain pure gold, iced means lab-grown diamonds are set into the links, fully or partially. Both are honest choices, we advise you on what fits your budget.
The clasp: box lock with security
A solid chain needs a clasp that matches its weight. We use a box lock with an extra safety loop that holds reliably even on a heavy Cuban link.
The clasp is checked by hand before you pick up your chain or it's shipped to you, so you can wear it worry-free from day one.
Guide prices by width and finish
No invented numbers, we discuss the exact price together, usually based on weight.
Price depends on the work involved. We calculate openly, no surprises.
Guide prices, as of 2026, incl. VAT. The exact price depends on stone, metal and work.
Frequently asked questions
The Miami Cuban has flat, smooth links with no stones, a classic, timeless look. The prong Cuban shows visible claws on every link, often set with small diamonds, for a bolder, more modern statement. We design both in any width, made to measure.
Solid is heavier, more robust and lasts longer, but also more expensive because more gold is used. Hollow is noticeably lighter around the neck and more affordable at a similar look, but more delicate under heavy strain. We advise you honestly on what fits your daily life.
For everyday wear under a shirt we often recommend 6 to 8 mm, for a clear statement 10 mm or more. It's best to try different widths on at the atelier, the difference shows immediately around the neck.
Iced means lab-grown diamonds are set into the links, either fully or as an accent. All stones are IGI certified and real, no cubic zirconia. Clean keeps the chain pure gold instead, with no stones.
That depends a lot on width and length, an 8 mm chain weighs noticeably less than a solid 14 mm version. We tell you the approximate weight before you order so you know how it will feel around your neck.
For a Cuban link chain we plan two to five weeks from order, depending on width, length and whether it's clean or iced. If you have a fixed date, tell us right at the start.
The price mainly depends on weight, meaning width and length, as well as whether it's clean or iced. So we won't give one flat number here, instead we break down every item openly in person.
Quick enquiry
Ready for your Cuban link chain?
Tell us the width, solid or hollow, clean or iced, and your budget. We reply within one working day with an honest estimate.