chains 101: the ultimate guide

Chains are the ultimate styling language. Soft or statement, minimal or layered, they let you tell a story that’s entirely your own.

How to Style Chains with Threadless Posts

Chains are designed to connect: piercing to piercing, piece to piece, moment to moment. Our threadless system makes it easy to create fluid, custom looks without compromising on comfort or security. Try styling chains:

  • Between two lobe piercings for an elevated everyday drape

  • From a helix to a forward helix for a subtle for an bespoke version of an Industrial piercing

  • Wrapped around an ear from the front of a conch to the back, for a statement look without the ring

  • Layered with multiple chains at varying lengths for added depth

Think of chains as your connector piece, the element that ties your entire curation together.

How Do Chains Work?

**A quick note: our jump rings are designed to fit 18G and 16G posts, they are not always compatible with 14G jewelry.

Measuring Chains

The right length makes all the difference. Too short, and it pulls. Too long, and it loses that intentional drape.

To measure your chain:

  1. Lay it flat on a stable surface.

  2. Using calipers or a measuring tape, measure from the center of the jump rings.

This ensures consistency when comparing lengths and styling your setup.

Measuring Your Anatomy for Chains

Every ear is unique, which is exactly why custom-feeling styling matters. Measuring your anatomy helps you find that perfect, effortless drape.

Here’s how:

  1. Grab a flexible material like a small piece of paper or string.

  2. Lay it across the piercings you want to connect, marking where each piercing falls.

  3. Measure the distance between those marks using calipers, a measuring tape or a ruler.

That number is your ideal chain length.

The Final Touch

Now that you know the basics, it’s time to make it your own. Explore our chain styles, find your perfect length, and start building a look that feels uniquely yours.


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