Lola Ade 14K Flat Cuban Necklace Review

Flat links 5.9mm wide define this 14K Cuban chain, which the listing finishes with a lobster clasp and describes as lightweight. It is sold in 14kt yellow gold only, in three variants priced by length: $5,735 at 18", $6,250 at 20" and $7,555 at 24". The listing asks buyers to allow 1-2 weeks for it to be made.

Specifications

Options and pricing

Length is the only choice. The three variants are 18" at $5,735, 20" at $6,250 and 24" at $7,555, all in 14kt yellow gold, and the width is fixed at 5.9mm. There is no second metal to pick. The variant list writes the longest length as 24' where the description says 24", and the listing gives no weight for any of the three lengths.

How it compares

At 5.9mm the flat Cuban is wider than two 4mm chains in its range, the 14K Paper Clip Necklace from $2,445 and the 14K Herringbone Necklace from $2,785. The Classic Lab Grown Diamond Tennis Necklace starts at $6,000, in an 18" length with a 4-prong setting and 5, 8, 10, 15 or 20 ctw of diamonds, against $5,735 here for an 18" gold chain.

Shipping, returns and warranty

Shipping: the Shipping & Returns page says US orders over $100 ship free and that fine jewelry, diamonds and engagement rings are handcrafted to order and usually fulfilled within 1 to 4 weeks, sent by UPS 2-day shipping with an adult signature required. The FAQ gives other figures, an estimated 4 to 6 weeks for custom rings and generally 6 to 8 weeks of production from payment, and says the checkout page shows an estimate, so confirm the date there. Fine jewelry ships only within the United States according to the FAQ; international orders are limited to the Demi-Fine Collection. This product page says: "Please allow 1-2 weeks for it to be made." Returns: the Shipping & Returns page says the store cannot accept returns on these limited, handmade or made-to-order items; if an item arrives damaged or defective, contact the store within 14 days of delivery for an exchange or repair of the same item, which must be in its original packaging with no sign of wear. The FAQ says all fine jewelry sales are final and that returns, refunds and exchanges are not accepted, with a repair offered for faulty items, and the sales terms add that sale items cannot be returned or exchanged. The refund policy page grants a 14-day cooling-off right to orders shipped into the European Union. Warranty: the FAQ says the store guarantees its fine jewelry against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery for life and repairs a confirmed defect at no cost, while damage from wear and tear or trauma is quoted before any work. Excluded examples include scratching, loss of center stones, product loss or theft, discoloration from chemicals or make-up and prongs that wear down over time. Discount code: the sales terms say codes must be entered at checkout, only one code can be used per order and promotions exclude gift cards and custom orders unless stated otherwise; some products can also be excluded, so check that the FACESTORE code takes 10% off this item before you pay.

Before you buy

Lola Ade says it is a Black woman-owned fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles that sells online only, founded by Pamela Adewoyin James, whom its About page calls a GIA-certified diamond professional and practicing attorney. The page says she has handcrafted jewelry since 2010 and launched an engagement ring collection in 2024. A July 2026 SHEEN Magazine interview tells a similar story, but it is a profile, not a product test, and searches on 20 October 2026 found no Trustpilot, BBB or Reddit page for the store. The store's own reviews page shows 40 reviews, 38 of them five-star and 2 four-star; that widget is the store's display and was not verified. Its giving program ("a portion of every fine jewelry purchase" supports clean water access in Africa, and a portion of each engagement ring sale per its community page) names no amount. There is no showroom, so you cannot see a piece in person, and the pages disagree on production time and on whether a damaged item gets an exchange or only a repair; ask for the estimate and the remedy in writing before you order.