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Pretty Gold Education
The part that doesn't depend on you: what the karat number means, how a chain is actually built, what the parts are called, and which bits of received wisdom are simply wrong.
Link shape decides how a chain moves, how it layers, and how it carries a pendant. Thickness decides how long it lasts.
Construction
Curb
Interlocking oval links, twisted and then filed flat so the whole chain sits in one plane.
Substantial and quiet. It moves as one piece rather than rippling. The default gold chain in most people's heads, hard to date, hard to get wrong.
These are relative guides for comparison, not measurements. Real-world suitability depends on how a piece is built, how thick it is, and how it's worn.
Best for
- Everyday wear
- Wearing on its own
- Carrying a pendant
The flat profile means fewer edges to catch on clothing.
Strength depends far more on link thickness than on chain type.
