The Sweetie family was one of the most adaptable ideas in the original Links of London jewellery range, appearing in different scales, materials and constructions across bracelets and necklaces.

This necklace takes a lighter approach to the familiar Sweetie form, using just seven freely moving Mini Sweetie links as its central feature rather than building the entire necklace from Sweetie rings.

The combination of yellow gold vermeil, rose gold vermeil and sterling silver gives the design a distinctive three-colour appearance while retaining the familiar rounded Sweetie link throughout.

Vintage Links of London necklace with 18 and 20 inch settings

Seven Mini Sweetie Links

The central feature consists of seven small Sweetie links, each measuring approximately 6mm in diameter × 2mm wide.

This places them within the smaller Mini Sweetie scale rather than the larger Classic Sweetie construction used elsewhere in the collection.

The seven links move freely against one another on the chain, introducing some of the tactile movement associated with the Sweetie bracelet while keeping the overall necklace considerably lighter and more delicate.

Mini Sweetie necklace showing central sterling silver link

Gold, Rose Gold and Silver

The seven Mini Sweetie links are arranged in three finishes:

• Four yellow gold vermeil links
• Two rose gold vermeil links
• One sterling silver link

The use of gold, rose gold and silver gives the necklace its distinctive appearance without changing the underlying Sweetie form.

Rather than relying on gemstones or additional decoration, the design is built around the contrast between the three finishes and the movement of the seven rounded links.

Links of London gold vermeil and rose gold vermeil Sweetie necklace

A Different Sweetie Necklace Construction

This necklace should be distinguished from the fuller Sweetie necklaces constructed from many individual rings.

Here, the Sweetie links act as a compact pendant-like focal point on a fine sterling silver chain. The result is recognisably part of the Sweetie family but has a much lighter visual character.

The seven-link construction also has parallels with Sweetie chain bracelets, where a smaller group of Sweetie rings is used as the central decorative feature rather than forming the entire bracelet.

Seven Mini Sweetie rings arranged on sterling silver oval-link chain

Fine Adjustable Sterling Silver Chain

The necklace is carried on an approximately 1.2mm oval-link sterling silver chain.

It can be worn at two lengths:

• 18 inches
• 20 inches

The adjustable length allows the cluster of Sweetie links to sit differently according to neckline or layering preference.

Vintage sterling silver Links of London adjustable Sweetie necklace

Links of London Markings

A surviving example documented by Links London carries an oval end tag with the Links of London three-ring logo on one side and S925 on the reverse.

There is no date letter on this particular example, so a precise year of manufacture has not been assigned.

The absence of a date letter should not be taken to mean that the necklace lacks identifiable Links of London characteristics. Its construction, three-ring branded tag and silver marking provide useful physical evidence for documenting the surviving design.

Links of London 6mm Mini Sweetie links on fine silver chain

Mini Sweetie as a Scale

The Sweetie name covered more than one physical scale.

For documentation purposes, the approximately 6mm × 2mm rings used here are described as Mini Sweetie. This scale designation is separate from necklace length or bracelet wrist size, helping distinguish the physical size of the Sweetie links from the fit of the finished jewellery.

This distinction becomes particularly useful when comparing the different Sweetie bracelets, necklaces and chain designs produced over the years.

Mini Sweetie necklace with yellow gold rose gold and silver rings

A Lighter Interpretation of the Sweetie Idea

The necklace demonstrates how the Sweetie form could be adapted without losing its identity.

Seven small rings are enough to create movement, colour contrast and an immediate connection to the wider Sweetie family, while the fine sterling silver chain keeps the design visually restrained.

The use of yellow gold, rose gold and silver also allows the necklace to work easily alongside jewellery in different finishes rather than committing to a single metal colour.

Vintage Links of London seven link Sweetie necklace

Documenting a Surviving Example

The example documented here has been professionally cleaned and polished and survives in great vintage condition.

Its measurements, construction and markings provide a useful reference for identifying further examples of the same necklace.

An original Links of London catalogue title, product reference and retail price for this exact seven-link colour combination have not yet been recovered, so the design is described using its observable and verifiable characteristics: a Mini Sweetie necklace with seven gold, rose gold and silver links on an adjustable sterling silver chain.

Gold rose gold and silver Sweetie links on sterling silver necklace

Links of London Mini Sweetie necklace with seven coloured links

intage Links of London Mini Sweetie gold rose gold silver necklace