A cable chain is the simplest chain there is: uniform oval links, each one soldered closed and set at a quarter turn to its neighbour so the chain lies flat. It is also sold as an oval-link chain or plain link chain, and it is the pattern most pendants are hung on.
10K white gold is 41.7% pure gold alloyed with white metals such as nickel, zinc and palladium, then finished with rhodium for a bright, cool white. The rhodium is a surface finish over solid gold.
About 10K White Gold cable chains
Because every link is the same size and shape, a cable chain spreads weight evenly and resists the twisting that flatter chains are prone to. Diamond-cut versions have facets cut into the outside of each link, which catches light without changing how the chain wears.
Questions about 10K White Gold cable chains
Will a cable chain hold a pendant?
Yes. A cable chain is the standard pendant chain — the open oval links let a bail pass through easily, and the chain sits flat against the chest rather than rolling.
What is the difference between a cable chain and a rolo chain?
Cable links are oval and set at alternating angles; rolo links are round and uniform. At the same width a rolo reads slightly chunkier.
Is there solid gold under the rhodium finish?
Yes. The rhodium is a thin white finish applied over solid 10K white gold for brightness, and the gold beneath it is stamped 10K. A jeweller can renew the finish if it dulls after years of wear.
What length chain should I choose?
On most adults a 16-inch chain sits at the base of the neck, 18 inches falls just below the collarbone, 20 inches reaches the top of the chest, and 22 to 24 inches sits over a shirt or sweater. If you are hanging a pendant, add about two inches to where you want the pendant itself to sit.
How do I look after a 10K gold cable chain?
Wipe it with a soft cloth after wearing to lift skin oils, keep it away from chlorine and household cleaners, and store it separately so it cannot tangle with other chains.
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