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The use of the chain
There is a difference between purchasing Gold Chain For everyday use and the purchase of a chain for special occasions. The chain itself should be strong enough, especially if you want to add one or several pendants to it, and on the other hand, the chain should not be too heavy, so that you can wear it comfortably. Therefore, you should think about the purpose for which you are purchasing the jewelry and accordingly make the type of choice.
Gold chain designs
There are different types of necklace designs ranging from classic to modern. There are rope-style chains that are wrapped one on top of the other in different thicknesses, you can find a Figaro chain which is a chain that combines several loops inside each other, or a Venice chain that originates in Italy and is made of square links. Different from a rolo chain in which the links are round. Lip chains will be chains that lay flat on top of the body and can be found in different thicknesses.
The chain clasp
Here, too, it is important to check the type of clasp of the chain. Most chains today are closed with what is called a lobster clasp that occupies one of the last links of the chain. A lobster clasp will be easy to wear without the help of an extra pair of hands and will usually be comfortable and won’t catch on the ends of the hair or damage the fabric of the garment. There are other types of clasps, such as a screw-on clasp, but it will make it difficult to wear the jewelry without assistance. It is recommended to try the clasp of the chain in the store when it is placed on you and check how you manage with it. Another aspect that must be taken into account is that the clasp must be of sufficient quality so that the jewelry does not fall, so it is better that the clasp of the jewelry is also durable and made of gold, and not just the chain itself.
The amount of gold in the chain
An important thing to consider when buying a gold chain is the amount of pure gold that is inside it. The gold in the chain is counted according to the amount of karat inside it. 9 carat (37.5% gold) 14 carat (58.33% gold) 18 carat (75% gold) 22 carat (91.66% gold) 24 carat (99.99%). The higher the karat number, the more gold there is. When you come to purchase a chain made of gold, the recommendation is not to choose a piece of jewelry with 24 carats since gold is a soft material and the chain may warp over the years, so the recommendation is to choose a piece of jewelry that ranges from 18 carats to 22 carats. It should be taken into account that the higher the carat, the more the price will be accordingly.
the length of the chain
There are necklaces that are close to the neck and others are rather long and reach up to the shoulders or beyond. Here, too, it is a question of personal preference, style and of course comfort, but we need to think about whether we want to add a pendant to the necklace or not, and accordingly choose the length of the necklace. It is recommended to try the necklace in the store and if you have a pendant that you want to add, bring it with you and check that the pendant indeed fits the necklace and vice versa.
The purchase of a gold chain should be made with the long term in mind, the type of use, the purity of the gold, the weight and also the type of clasp. When you weigh and think about all the data, you can reach a successful purchase of a chain that will accompany you for many years.