A sterling silver chain and method of manufacturing a sterling silver chain comprising a plurality of chain links. Each of the chain links can comprise a sterling silver wire, the sterling silver wire comprising a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and the second end of each of the plurality of chain links can be joined together through a weld. Each of the plurality of chain links can comprise at least 92.5% by weight silver and at least 6.5% by weight tin.

A process for producing an ornamental chain includes arranging a cylindrical polymer core inside a tubular metal casing to form a layered tubular profile, cutting and bending the layered tubular profile to form a plurality of shaped chain links, and connecting the shaped chain links to form an ornamental chain. In some embodiments, the forming of the layered tubular profile can include extruding the cylindrical polymer core and inserting the cylindrical polymer core into a hollow section of the tubular metal casing.