Atlas vs Craftd: Steel Chains With 30-Day Returns
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Craftd and Atlas sit in the same place in men's jewelry: chains with a steel core and a gold-tone or silver-tone finish, made to be worn every day, at prices well below fine jewelry. Both make the Cuban link a core style. The differences are in the practical details: how long you have to change your mind, when shipping becomes free, and what a set costs.
This page compares the two on points you can check. Every Craftd fact below comes from craftdlondon.com, read in October 2026. Every Atlas fact comes from our product pages and about page.
At a Glance: Side by Side
| Criterion | Atlas | Craftd |
|---|---|---|
| Return window | 30 days after delivery, unworn, in the original packaging | 14 days from delivery, unworn, in the original packaging |
| Free shipping in the US | From $75, tracked | Over $125, as shown on its product pages |
| Example: 6mm gold-tone Cuban | $79.99 to $89.99 by length (Miami Cuban with Box Clasp) | $98.99 (Cuban Gold 6mm) |
| Core chain metal | Stainless steel or titanium steel. Gold-tone and black are plated finishes over the steel, stated on each page | A 316L stainless steel core finished in 18k gold, per its product pages |
Prices and policies as listed on each brand's website, checked October 2026.
Returns: 30 Days Instead of 14
A chain is easy to get wrong online. The length sits differently on every neck, and a width that looks right on a photo can feel too bold or too fine in the mirror. That is why the return window matters. Craftd accepts returns within 14 days of delivery. Atlas gives you 30 days after you receive your order to send back an unworn piece in its original packaging.
Once your return is approved, the refund goes back to your original payment method within 5 business days. If a piece arrives damaged, tell us within 7 days of delivery and we send a replacement or a refund within 48 hours of confirmation, with no return needed. Our refund policy has the full details.
Free Shipping From a Lower Order Value
Craftd shows free standard shipping over $125 on its product pages. At Atlas, tracked shipping is free from $75 in the US, so a single chain often clears the threshold on its own. Outside the US, it is free from £59 in the UK, €69 in Europe, CA$100 in Canada and $75 in Mexico, Australia and New Zealand.
Atlas processes orders within 24 hours on business days and ships every order with tracking. We deliver to 31 countries: the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and 24 other European countries.
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Men's 10mm Cuban Link Chain in Titanium Steel
€ 159,99
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Price: A 6mm Gold-Tone Cuban for Less
Prices below are the ones listed on each website when we checked. Craftd lists its Cuban Gold 6mm at $98.99. The Atlas Miami Cuban Chain with Box Clasp in 6mm gold-tone is $79.99 to $89.99 depending on length, with a fold-over box clasp. All Atlas chains are listed from $69.99 to $159.99, and the Atlas Cuban Chain starts at $99.99 in 4mm.
The bigger saving comes when you buy more than one piece. Put 3 pieces in your cart and the lowest-priced one is free, applied automatically with no code. Every Atlas piece is chosen to match others by metal, color and style, so a chain, a ring and a bracelet look like one set.
- Chains from $69.99, rings from $49.99, bracelets from $49.99.
- Buy 2, get the 3rd free, applied in the cart.
- Free tracked shipping from $75 in the US.
Stainless Steel or Titanium Steel, Your Choice
Craftd describes its gold Cuban chain as a 316L stainless steel core finished in 18k gold. Atlas chains are stainless steel or titanium steel, and each product page says which. The silver tone is the natural steel. Gold-tone and black are plated finishes over the steel, and we say so on the page.
Steel does not rust and does not turn the skin green, so an Atlas chain stays on in the shower, at the gym and at the sea. Our guide to sterling silver vs stainless steel jewelry explains how the two metals behave day to day, and waterproof jewelry for men covers showers, the gym and the sea.
Sizes: Widths and Lengths to the Millimetre
The Atlas Cuban Chain comes in 4, 6 or 8mm and in 18, 20, 22 and 24 in, in silver-tone, gold-tone or black. The Miami Cuban with Box Clasp goes from 6 to 12mm. Across all Atlas chains, lengths run from 16 to 30 in, and widths across the store go from a discreet 2mm to a bold 14mm. Every product page gives the exact width and length, so you know what arrives.
Not sure where to start? 20 in sits just below the collarbone and suits most men. Our guide to how thick a men's chain should be helps you pick the width.
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Men's Thick Cuban Link Chain, 8 to 12mm
€ 139,99
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to return a chain to Atlas or Craftd?
Atlas accepts returns within 30 days of receiving your order. Craftd accepts returns within 14 days of delivery. At both, the piece must be unworn and in its original packaging.
When is shipping free at Atlas compared with Craftd?
Atlas ships free with tracking from $75 in the US. Craftd shows free standard shipping over $125 on its product pages. Outside the US, Atlas is free from £59 in the UK, €69 in Europe and CA$100 in Canada.
Is a 6mm gold-tone Cuban cheaper at Atlas or Craftd?
Craftd lists its Cuban Gold 6mm at $98.99. The Atlas Miami Cuban with Box Clasp in 6mm gold-tone is $79.99 to $89.99 depending on length. Buy two Atlas pieces and the 3rd is free.
Can I wear an Atlas chain in the shower?
Yes. Atlas chains are stainless steel or titanium steel, which do not rust and do not turn the skin green. The shower, the gym and the sea are fine. A rinse in fresh water after salt water keeps a plated color even.
Does Atlas ship outside the US?
Yes. Atlas delivers to 31 countries with tracking, including Canada, Mexico, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and 24 other European countries. Orders are processed within 24 hours on business days.
Why Choose Atlas?
If you want a steel chain with room to change your mind, here is what Atlas brings. Browse all men's chains or go straight to our Cuban link chains.
- 30-day returns on unworn pieces, more than twice the Craftd window.
- Free tracked shipping from $75 in the US, and from £59, €69 or CA$100 elsewhere.
- A 6mm gold-tone Cuban from $79.99, and the 3rd piece free when you buy two.
- Stainless steel or titanium steel you keep on in the shower, at the gym and at the sea.
- Exact sizes: widths from 2 to 14mm and lengths from 16 to 30 in, given on every page.
