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Are real gold chains heavy or light?

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Are real gold chains heavy or light?
Real gold chains are supposed to be heavy. Pure gold is heavy due to its high density. If you are unsure about the gold content in your piece, you can take it to be appraised. You can also shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Shop for Heavy Gold Necklaces on 1stDibs
Vintage Marchisio Heavy Twisted Rope Multi Strand 18K Gold Necklace
By Marchisio
Located in Miami, FL
and white gold. Showcasing a creative twisted rope design, this attractive heavy gold necklace is
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Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18k Gold Necklace Heavy Link Vintage
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A vintage 18k gold necklace with heavy links. 
The links are designed as rounded loops, textured
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Link Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Heavy Long 18k Yellow Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
This 18k yellow gold necklace is crafted to be substantial and weighty, giving it a bold and
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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Long and Heavy Gold Chain Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This elaborate Victorian era yellow gold chain necklace was made in the 19th century, circa 1850s
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Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy Solid 14K Italian Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Bradenton, FL
14K yellow gold Italian ladies necklace. Necklace is 16" inches in length and weighs 81.5 grams
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20th Century Italian Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Pomellato White and Yellow Gold Heavy Link Necklace
By Pomellato
Located in Feasterville, PA
gold. The necklace has a width of .33" - 66" and measures 16" in length. Necklace weight 83.7 grams
Category

Early 2000s Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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