Talis Chains

Talis Chains Jewellery at Kiti

We picked up Talis Chains because it does what a good jewellery wardrobe needs: gold pieces you can wear every day that also look considered when you pile them on. The edit spans earrings, necklaces and bracelets, and almost every piece is designed to sit alongside another. Chokers, mid-length pendants and long chains are cut to different lengths, so a stack falls into place without tangling.

It is not quiet jewellery, but it is not fussy either. Polished gold, a little sparkle from cubic zirconia and the warm, banded colour of natural stones give the collection its character.

What Talis Chains Jewellery Is Made From

Every Talis Chains piece we stock is 18ct gold plated brass. The plating is 2.5 microns with an additional electroplated layer, a thicker finish than many fashion pieces, which gives a rich colour at a price that makes layering realistic. It is plated jewellery rather than solid gold, so a little care goes a long way (more on that below).

• Base metal: brass, plated in 18ct gold
• Sparkle: cubic zirconia, graded 5A on many styles
• Natural stones: tiger's eye and smokey quartz, so markings vary from piece to piece
• Details: lobster clasps, with a freshwater pearl detail on many chains and bracelets
• Packaging: each piece comes in a drawstring pouch

Talis Chains Huggie Earrings and Studs

Gold huggie earrings are the easiest way into Talis Chains. The cubic zirconia huggie studs and baguette huggies sit close to the lobe and stay put all day, while the dagger huggies add a small drop with a tiger's eye stone. For a slightly dressier look, the pear drop studs come in two sizes, and the mini version is made for second and third piercings.

If you are building a curated ear, start with one sparkling huggie in the first hole, add a pear drop stud above it, then finish with a plain gold piece. Mixing shapes keeps it interesting without looking busy.

Necklaces, Chokers and T-Bar Pendants

The necklaces are where Talis Chains really shines. The straight ridged tennis choker reworks the classic tennis necklace in a 38cm length, the braided mesh choker drapes like fabric, and the leather cord choker adds a cubic zirconia drop with a bit of edge. T-bar pendants come on belcher and link chains, including a version with a tiger's eye stone, and the Lucky Amulet pendant is the brand's take on the lucky coin.

How to layer Talis Chains necklaces

Start at the collarbone with a choker at around 38cm. Add a mid-length pendant between roughly 44cm and 55cm, then finish with something long, such as the Halo pendant on its 70cm chain or a long link chain worn loose over knitwear. Three lengths, one metal and a single point of colour is a reliable formula.

Gemstone and Tennis Bracelets

For the wrist, the Alabama stretch bracelets pair chunky tiger's eye or smokey quartz beads with cubic zirconia, and they slip on with no clasp. Balance them with something sleeker: the ridged tennis bracelet or the chunky link bracelet, both with lobster clasps. Gemstone, sparkle and polished gold together is the stack we keep coming back to.

Wearing Talis Chains with Our Other Jewellery Brands

Talis Chains mixes well with the other gold jewellery on our shelves. Try its huggies with statement drops from Atelier18, layer a T-bar pendant over a chunky chain from By Alona, or add a letter or zodiac charm from Coluri for something personal.

Caring for Gold Plated Jewellery

• Take pieces off before showering, swimming or exercising
• Put perfume, moisturiser and hairspray on first, jewellery last
• Store each piece in its pouch so chains do not scratch or tangle
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after wearing

Visit us on Pontcanna Street in Cardiff to try necklace lengths together before you decide. Stock arrives in small batches and is never restocked, so once a style has gone, it has gone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Talis Chains jewellery real gold?

The Talis Chains pieces we stock are 18ct gold plated brass rather than solid gold. The plating is 2.5 microns with an additional electroplated layer, which gives a warm, rich finish at an accessible price.

Can you wear Talis Chains jewellery in the shower?

We recommend taking it off before showering, swimming or exercising. Water, chlorine, sweat and perfume all wear plating faster, so putting jewellery on last and taking it off first keeps the gold looking its best for longer.

What stones does Talis Chains use?

Most of the sparkle comes from cubic zirconia, graded 5A on many styles. Natural stones include tiger's eye and smokey quartz, so colour and banding vary slightly from piece to piece.

What length are Talis Chains necklaces?

Lengths vary by style to make layering easy. The tennis and braided mesh chokers measure 38cm, most pendants sit between around 44cm and 55cm, and the Halo pendant hangs on a 70cm chain.

Where can I buy Talis Chains in Wales?

We stock Talis Chains at Kiti, our boutique on Pontcanna Street in Cardiff, and online. Stock is bought in small batches and is not restocked once it sells out.

Does Talis Chains jewellery come with packaging?

Yes. Each piece we stock comes in a drawstring pouch, which is also the best place to store it between wears.