{"title":"10K Yellow Gold Forzantine Chains","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Forzantine chain alternates flat polished links with twisted ones — a cable variation with more texture than a plain link chain. The name is also written forzatina, forsantina or forçatina.\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 Forzantine chains\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternation is what distinguishes it: a run of flat oval links interrupted at intervals by a twisted or diamond-cut one, so the chain reads as patterned rather than uniform. It is a fine-gauge chain, which suits a small pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"lr-acc lr-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions about 10K Yellow Gold Forzantine chains\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a Forzantine the same as a cable chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built on the same oval-link principle, but the links alternate in finish or twist rather than all matching. The result is a textured chain at a similar weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a Forzantine chain strong enough for a pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a light pendant, yes. These are fine chains, so match the pendant to the chain — a heavy charm belongs on a heavier pattern such as curb or Franco.\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. If you are hanging a pendant, add about two inches to where you want the pendant itself to sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after a 10K gold Forzantine chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/10k-yellow-gold-chains\"\u003e10K Yellow Gold Chains — Every Link Style\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/10k-yellow-gold-rope-chains\"\u003e10K Yellow Gold Rope Chains\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/10k-yellow-gold-box-chains\"\u003e10K Yellow Gold Box Chains\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n \"mainEntity\": [\n  {\n   \"@type\": \"Question\",\n   \"name\": \"Is a Forzantine the same as a cable chain?\",\n   \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n    \"text\": \"It is built on the same oval-link principle, but the links alternate in finish or twist rather than all matching. 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