A curb chain is made of twisted links that are then filed flat, so each one lies against the skin instead of standing proud. It is also called a curb link or flat curb, and it is one of the oldest chain patterns in use.
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 curb chains
Flattening the links does two things: it makes the chain sit flush, and it broadens the surface that catches light, so a curb chain looks wider than its measured gauge. It is sturdy enough for daily wear and takes a pendant without the links rolling.
Questions about 10K White Gold curb chains
Is a curb chain strong enough to wear every day?
Yes. The interlocking flattened links spread stress along the whole chain rather than at one point, which is why curb is such a common everyday pattern.
How is a curb chain different from a Cuban chain?
Same construction, different proportion. Cuban is the heavier, wider version of the curb pattern; these are the lighter, flatter end of it.
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 curb 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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