{"title":"10K Yellow Gold Byzantine Chains","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Byzantine chain is an intricate weave in which each link passes through two others, producing a dense rope-like cord with visible texture on every face. It is also known as a Byzantine link or a birdcage weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10K yellow gold is 41.7% pure gold — 10 parts in 24 — alloyed with silver, copper and zinc for strength. The higher alloy content makes 10K harder and more scratch-resistant than 14K or 18K, and a shade paler in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lr-acc\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAbout 10K Yellow Gold Byzantine chains\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByzantine is the most decorative of the classic chain patterns, and the construction is labour-intensive: the pattern repeats in short blocks, each assembled from links set at opposing angles. It is substantial enough to wear alone and flexible enough to drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lr-acc lr-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions about 10K Yellow Gold Byzantine chains\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a Byzantine chain cost more than a rope chain of the same weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weave takes far more links and far more assembly for a given length. The price reflects construction, not a different gold content — it is the same stamped 10K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a Byzantine chain meant for a pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is usually worn on its own, because the weave is the point. A pendant can be added, though the textured surface competes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 10K gold real gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 10K is 41.7% pure gold, the lowest purity that may legally be sold as gold in the United States. It is solid gold alloyed for durability — not filled and not a coating — and each piece is stamped 10K.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat length chain should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 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. 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