Do Rope Chains Unravel?

They look nice, and they can be fairly resistant to damage if constructed properly, but a lot of mass-manufactured rope chains actually unravel and snap over time.

Are rope chains supposed to be loose?

Rope chains are great chains to own.

But, as you wear them, rope chains will slowly stretch and lengthen. Normally this doesn't affect the chain much, and most people don't even notice it. With a rope chain, the thicker the rope, the better.

Can rope chains be fixed?

Rope chains are beautiful because of their “woven” appearance. Much like the snake chain, the rope chain appears to be impossible to fix when broken. However, it can be soldered, but will require a little more work due to the complexity of the links.