Iced Out Leaf Cuban Link Bracelet in 925 Silver

A Cuban link is a chain of thick, interlocked curb links that sit flat and heavy, and it is the standard for men's bracelets that are meant to be seen. This one adds a leaf motif and is fully paved, so the surface is covered in stones from end to end rather than set at intervals. It reads as a solid band of light, and the weight of the 925 sterling silver gives it a substantial feel on the wrist.

Three stone and metal builds are listed, so choose with the difference in mind. The S925 moissanite version is the long term buy. Moissanite rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale and has a refractive index near 2.65, so it keeps its polish and throws more fire than most stones. The S925 CZ version uses cubic zirconia, which is softer and less fiery but costs less. The copper moissanite version puts the same stones on a copper base, which is cheaper again, and its plating will wear sooner than silver.

A fully paved Cuban is stiff, so length matters more than it does on a softer chain. The listing offers 7.2, 8 and 8.8 inches. Measure your wrist and add about an inch for a snug but comfortable fit, so a wrist near 7 inches takes the 8, and a larger wrist takes the 8.8. Finishes are gold and silver colour. Silver looks cold and sharp, and gold looks warm and loud.

• Style: leaf Cuban link, fully paved
• Stone: moissanite or CZ
• Metal: 925 sterling silver, or copper base on the copper option
• Finish: gold or silver colour
• Lengths: 7.2, 8 and 8.8 inch
• Note: the moissanite benefits apply to the moissanite options only