{"title":"10K Yellow Gold Snake Chains","description":"\u003cp\u003eA snake chain is made of tightly joined plates that butt against each other to form a smooth round cord with no visible gaps. The surface is continuous, so the chain slides cleanly under a collar.\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 snake chains\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the segments sit flush there is almost no play between them, which is what makes a snake chain feel solid in the hand and reflect light as a single curved surface. 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