Pig Nose Moissanite Bracelet, 6mm to 10mm in 925 Silver

A pig nose chain is built from rectangular links, each with two small round openings that look like a snout. The links are flat and wide, so the chain has a solid, almost armoured look and lies flat against the wrist. It feels different to a Cuban link, because the pattern is geometric rather than rolling, which is why it reads as a deliberate style choice and not just a standard chain.

This version is micro set with moissanite across the full length, so every link carries stones. Moissanite has a refractive index of about 2.65, higher than diamond's 2.42, and rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale against diamond's 10. On a bracelet that hardness is practical. Your wrist is the most knocked place you wear jewellery, and stones that stay sharp keep the whole chain bright. The base is 925 sterling silver, so there is no brass underneath to turn green.

Three widths are offered: 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. The 6mm is the wearable choice and sits under a cuff. The 8mm is the balanced middle and the one most people end up with. The 10mm is a bold statement bracelet that suits a larger wrist. Lengths run from 6 inches to 8.5 inches in half inch steps. Measure around the wrist bone and add half an inch for a snug fit, or a full inch if you want the chain to move. Wider widths need slightly more length to sit comfortably.

• Stone: micro set full moissanite
• Chain: pig nose link
• Widths: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Lengths: 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8 and 8.5 inches
• Fit: unisex