It's important to us that the chains we carry here are durable and serviceable. Chains that are worn regularly will wearout eventually. If enough force is applied to a chain, it will break. However, there are a few key features that will give you a chain that is longer wearing and more resistant to breaking.
Not too lightweight! Generally, the heavier the chain is, the longer it wears and the more force it takes to break it.
No weak clasps! It's a shame to have a nicely built chain ruined by a weak clasp.
No unsoldered links! Unsoldered links will pull open. As they wear they open even more easily.
No hollow chain! This is very common now. Hollow chains are made of hollow components (links, wire). Once you wear through the the thin outside layer, the chain quickly fails.
