Chain Link Types

There are a near-infinite amount of chain link types.  Below are photos of many different popular styles.
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Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

Anchor Link

Flat anchor / mariner link chain in 14K gold
Flat Anchor Link

Bar Link

Bar link chain in 18K white gold
Bar Link

Box Link

Box link chain in 18K gold
Box Link

Byzantine Link

Byzantine link chain in 14K gold
Byzantine Link

Cuban Link

Heavy Miami Cuban link chain in 14K gold
Miami Cuban Link

Curb Link

Flat curb link chain in 14K gold
Flat Curb Link

Elongated Link

Elongated link chain in 14K gold
Elongated Link

Figaro Link

Figaro link chain in 14K gold
Figaro Link

Fishing Swivel Link

Fishing swivel link chain in solid 14K gold
Fishing Swivel Link

Foxtail Link

Foxtail link chain in 14K gold
Foxtail Link

Gucci Link

Puff Gucci link / mariner link chain in 14K gold
Puff Gucci Link

Mariner Link

Flat anchor / mariner link chain in 14K gold
Flat Mariner Link

Oval Link

Oval link chain in 18K white gold
Oval Link

Popcorn Link

Popcorn link chain (a.k.a. caviar link)
Popcorn Link

Rolo Link

Rolo link chain in 14K gold
Rolo Link

Rope Link

Rope link chain in 14K gold
Rope Link

Serpentine Link

Serpentine link chain in 14K gold
Serpentine Link