I bought this necklace for my husband whose wedding band sometimes rubs against his pinky knuckle  with the idea that he could put the band on the chain if he wanted to. I like that this chain is 2.5mm thick. It feels sturdy and the rope style doesn't look feminine especially since it's a thicker chain.

The 18" will be perfect for him, as his neck/trapezoids are not too thick and I'm pleased with the shine of the necklace. There were only a couple things that made me dock a star off:

1- The box it came in smelled like chemicals. Ick. I don't know if I'll be presenting the chain in the box if it doesn't air out soon.

2- I can see the end of the chain where it was soldered to the clasps. I think it's unnatractive to be able to see where the chain was cut. It cheapens the look a bit. Fortunately, my husband tends not to scrutinize as much as I do, but I think if you're going to make a thick chain necklace, a different type of clasp should be used to cover that end so the soldering and end of chain doesn't show.

Overall, I am pleased with this chain and I think my husband will like it, too. It feels strong, and given that it's .925 Sterling Silver (as noted on the clasp) The price was right with a discount I received for 10.00.