Marquise Moissanite Hand Chain Bracelet

A hand chain sits differently to a bracelet. It runs from the wrist across the back of the hand to a ring on the finger, so it follows the shape of the hand rather than circling it. Worn well it frames the knuckles and draws attention to the hand itself, which is why it photographs so strongly and why it has stayed a festival and editorial favourite. Because the weight is shared along the length of the chain, it also feels lighter on the hand than a bangle of the same visual size.

The stones are D VVS1 moissanite in a rhombus marquise cut. The marquise is a pointed oval, and set in a line along a thin chain the repeated points create a directional sparkle that leads the eye along the hand. Because the chain itself is deliberately fine, the stones carry the whole piece. Moissanite has a refractive index of about 2.65 and a hardness of 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so the stones keep their polish even when the chain brushes against sleeves and rings.

It is built on s925 sterling silver in yellow, rose or white gold, with the finger loop and wrist band connected so the tension holds the chain flat rather than letting it bunch. This is a statement piece rather than a daily one, best kept for occasions where the hand is doing the talking.

• Stone: D VVS1 moissanite, all moissanite setting
• Cut: rhombus marquise
• Metal: s925 sterling silver
• Finish: yellow gold, rose gold or white gold
• Style: bohemian hand chain, wrist to finger
• Chain: fine link, flat lying