Category AI Visibility Report
Chains AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈61,948
Est. AI queries / month
15
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 15 buyer topics in Chains across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 61,948 AI queries per month.
- JAXXON leads the AI shelf with 7% of brand mentions, followed by Quince (5.6%) and David Yurman (4%). The top three hold 16.6% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Custom name chains” (top keyword “name chains gold”, ~22,200 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (20.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAXXON | 428 | 7% |
| 2 | Quince | 342 | 5.6% |
| 3 | David Yurman | 248 | 4% |
| 4 | The GLD Shop | 137 | 2.2% |
| 5 | Mejuri | 133 | 2.2% |
| 6 | harlembling | 113 | 1.8% |
| 7 | Frost NYC | 105 | 1.7% |
| 8 | James Avery | 102 | 1.7% |
| 9 | Kuvera | 94 | 1.5% |
| 10 | Miansai | 92 | 1.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom name chains | ≈25,336 | name chains gold | 22,200 |
| Jewelry chains | ≈19,524 | gld chains | 22,200 |
| Hand chains | ≈17,088 | hand chains | 22,200 |
| Gold chains for men | — | gold chains | 90,500 |
| Cuban link chains | — | cuban link chains | 74,000 |
| Gold chains for women | — | women chains gold | 22,200 |
| Men's gold chains | — | gold chains for men | 49,500 |
| Cross chains | — | men's chains cross | 60,500 |
| Men's necklace chains | — | longer chains | 60,500 |
| Women's gold chains | — | women chains gold | 22,200 |
| Diamond chains | — | diamonds chains | 22,200 |
| Silver chains | — | silver chains | 40,500 |
| Specialty chain styles | — | chains links | 49,500 |
| Rope chains | — | rope chain | 27,100 |
| Men's silver chains | — | silver chains | 40,500 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 853 | 20.8% |
| google.com | 789 | 19.3% |
| youtube.com | 661 | 16.2% |
| goldzenn.com | 263 | 6.4% |
| lukezionjewelry.com | 121 | 3% |
| instagram.com | 119 | 2.9% |
| jaxxon.com | 80 | 2% |
| usajewels.com | 71 | 1.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for chains?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: JAXXON (7%), Quince (5.6%), David Yurman (4%), The GLD Shop (2.2%), Mejuri (2.2%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about chains?
GEOly estimates ~61,948 AI queries per month in this category across 15 buyer topics, led by “Custom name chains”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for chains?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, google.com, youtube.com, goldzenn.com, lukezionjewelry.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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