- Is 10K rose gold real gold?
- Yes. 10K means about 41.7% pure gold mixed with other metals, including copper, which gives the rose color. It is real gold, just a lower purity than 14K or 18K.
- Can I wear a pendant on this chain?
- Yes, but keep the pendant small and light. At 1.1 mm the cable links are thin, and a heavy pendant can stretch or kink them.
- How does 10K compare with 14K rose gold?
- 10K is harder and more scratch-resistant but has a paler, less saturated rose tone. 14K has more gold, a richer color and costs more.
- Will the rose color fade?
- The color comes from the alloy itself, so it will not flake off like plating. It can still dull with soap, sweat and chlorine, so clean it gently and take it off for swimming.
- What length is it and where does it sit?
- It is 18 inches, which usually rests at the collarbone or just below. That length works with most necklines and layers well with shorter chains.
- Can I shower or swim in it?
- Better not. Chlorine and harsh soaps dull rose gold and weaken thin links over time. Take it off for swimming, showers and workouts.
- Where is the Zales Cable Chain Necklace 1.1 mm 10K Rose Gold 18" cheapest?
- At Zales, for $519.35, as of our latest check.