Why Are Cuban Links So Expensive?

The Truth Behind the Price

If you’ve ever browsed Cuban link chains and thought, “Why the hell are these so expensive?” — let’s clear this up once and for all.

Cuban links aren’t overpriced. In fact, per gram, they cost less than most other gold jewelry. Think about it: a small gold pendant or designer bracelet at the mall can run you $500+ for barely any grams. Meanwhile, a Cuban link chain might cost $5,000 — but you’re getting hundreds of grams of solid gold.

Solid, Heavy, and Real

A real Cuban link chain is completely solid. No hollow spots, no shortcuts, no tricks. Every single link is made from pure gold alloy — and that’s why they’re heavy. The weight is what drives the cost up.

• Solid gold = real value. Hollow chains look big but are light. Cubans don’t play that game.

• Lower markup. Jewelers charge less per gram on Cubans because of the size. But when you’re talking 150–300 grams of gold, that bill adds up fast.

• Handmade. A real Miami Cuban is bent, cut, soldered, and polished by hand. That’s labor on top of weight.

  

Why It’s Worth It

When you buy a Cuban, you’re buying a piece that’s part jewelry, part investment. Gold holds value, and a Cuban link chain is basically gold bullion shaped into something you can flex.

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