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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
Seventies Diamond Pave Heart on Heavy Gold Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1970s, 18k, Swiss. This stylish necklace features 5.0 carats of fine white diamonds pave-set
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

1950s Gold Necklace Heavy Link
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A great example of 1950s jewelry, this 14k gold necklace has all the attributes of the post-war era
Category

Vintage 1950s Link Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
Category

Antique 19th Century Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 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

Heavy Italian 14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Bradenton, FL
Heavy Italian 14k Yellow Gold Link Chain Necklace. The necklace measures 30 inches. It is marked
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

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