Is this chain real gold?

No. It is gold-plated stainless steel, not solid gold. The plating gives the color, while the steel core provides strength and rust resistance.

Will the gold color wear off?

Plating can fade over time, especially with sweat, perfume and friction. Taking it off before showers and workouts extends the finish.

It sits below the collarbone, over a shirt collar. That suits casual and layered looks; for a tighter fit under a tee, a shorter chain works better.

Stainless steel is generally well tolerated, but plated jewelry can still bother very nickel-sensitive skin. Stop wearing it if irritation appears.

Brief contact is fine, but pools, salt water and harsh soaps speed up plating wear. Rinse and dry it after contact.

Interlocking links twisted into a rope-like pattern. It looks denser and shinier than a plain cable chain but can snag more easily.

2 stores we checked sell it, including Kohl's, Reeds.

At Reeds, for $29.99, as of our latest check.

$29.99at ReedsChecked Nov 9

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