Build Your Own Charm Necklace - 14k Gold Plated OT Carabiner

Build your own charm necklace on a 14k gold-plated stainless steel paperclip chain, anchored by a classic OT carabiner clasp that lets you click charms on and off in seconds. Hand-assembled in Fort Lauderdale, this is the base piece you start with, choose your length, then add any charms from the Charmlab by PRASINOUS collection to make your own design, or create your own layered story one charm at a time. The chain is nickel-free and finished to resist tarnish through everyday wear, so the necklace you build today still looks sharp next season.

Details

• Material: 14k gold-plated stainless steel
• Chain style: Paperclip
• Clasp type: OT carabiner
• Available lengths: 14 in / 35.5 cm (choker), 16 in / 40.5 cm, 18 in / 46.0 cm, 20 in / 50.0 cm, 22 in / 55.0 cm
• What's included: 1 base chain (charms sold separately unless selected)
• Skin safety: Nickel-free, hypoallergenic
• Finish: Non-tarnish
• Care: Keep dry; store in pouch away from moisture
• Assembly: Hand-assembled in Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Production: Made to order, allow 3 to 5 business days

How to Wear It

Start with the 18-inch length if you're unsure, it sits just below the collarbone and works well as a standalone or layered over a longer chain. The OT carabiner is the functional heart of the design: clip on three to five charms for a balanced look, or pile on more for something bolder. A freshwater pearl charm or a natural gemstone pendant from the PRASINOUS Classics range pairs beautifully with the warm gold tone of the paperclip chain. Wear it alone for a clean, minimal look, or layer it with a beaded bracelet and matching anklet for a full coastal stack. Because you can remove and rearrange charms in seconds, the necklace you build today can look completely different tomorrow.

About Charmlab by PRASINOUS

Charmlab by PRASINOUS is the charm-builder arm of the PRASINOUS world, a Florida Keys-inspired space where you design the piece rather than choose from a finished case. Every base chain is hand-assembled in Fort Lauderdale from quality-sourced components, and every charm is chosen to work together the way colors work at golden hour: individually interesting, better in combination. The OT carabiner necklace is the anchor of that system. Whether you're putting together a bridesmaid gift, a best-friend birthday set, or just something for yourself that no one else will have exactly, this is where that necklace starts.

FAQ

Is this a complete necklace, or do I need to buy charms separately?

This listing is for the base chain only. It arrives as a complete, wearable necklace, the OT carabiner clasp means you can wear it plain or add charms from the Charmlab by PRASINOUS collection at any time. Charms are sold separately unless you select them during checkout.

Will a 14k gold-plated stainless steel chain tarnish with everyday wear?

Stainless steel holds its finish better than brass or base-metal chains, and the gold plating is applied over that durable core. Keep it dry, wipe it down after wear, and store it in a pouch, with that routine, the chain keeps its warm gold tone through regular everyday use.

Which length should I choose?

The 16-inch sits at the collarbone for a choker-adjacent look, 18-inch is the most versatile mid-length, and 20- or 22-inch works best for layering over other necklaces. If you plan to load the carabiner with several charms, the extra length of an 18- or 20-inch keeps the visual weight balanced.

Made in Florida, Worn on Every Coast

PRASINOUS launched in 2022 with a simple belief: jewelry inspired by the water should feel as natural as the coastline it comes from. Every piece in our catalog, from freshwater pearl lariats to gemstone bracelets, is hand-assembled at our Fort Lauderdale studio from carefully sourced components. We ship across the US and Canada, and every order arrives gift-ready. Free shipping on orders over $80. The build-your-own carabiner necklace is one of our most asked-about pieces because it gives you something no mass-market brand offers: a necklace that is genuinely yours, built the way you want it, at a price that doesn't ask you to choose between quality and budget.

Ships in 1–5 business days, since each piece is made to order. US delivery 3–7 business days after dispatch. Free shipping over $80.

We stand behind our craftsmanship with a 30-day quality guarantee from the date you receive your order, covering defects in materials or workmanship.