Gold Chain Necklace

A gold chain necklace is an investment piece of jewelry that can last forever if properly cared for. Buyers should consider the purity of the gold when purchasing a gold chain. Gold necklaces are offered in a variety of purities including 9ct which is 37.5% gold, 14k gold chains (58.33% pure gold), 18ct which is 75% gold, 22ct even higher at 91.66% gold and 24ct gold which is 99.99% gold. The higher the number of carats, the more pure gold in the chain.

Which is better 14K or 18K gold chain?

While a 14K or 18K gold chain necklace is less pure, the higher proportion of other metals mixed into the material actually makes it harder making them more durable. Gold is a soft metal and can damage easily, thus buyers may prefer a lower-carat chain for pieces they plan to wear frequently, saving the higher quality pieces for special occasions only.

What types of gold chains are there?

There are a wide variety of chain styles. The curb or Cuban chain is one of the most popular styles where the links interlock with each other when laid flat. This type of chain has the largest variety of widths available. Another popular style is the Figaro chain. In this style, a number of standard links, typically three, precede an elongated link throughout the chain. The rope chain has an intertwining element that makes it look like a rope. This chain comes in two prominent designs, the delicate straight rope and the stronger twisted rope. Rolo chains have links that are identical and often round in shape. A wheat chain has oval and twisted oval links that are connected together. This chain offers a lot of visual texture and is sometimes referred to as a Spiga chain. The snake chain is a tight-linked chain with a square or round cross-section with links that form a zigzag appearance. While they are beautiful to look at, they tend to twist and kink. Finally, the box chain is made of square links interconnected together to form a smooth chain. All of these styles are suitable as gold chains for men and women's gold necklaces.