14ct Yellow Gold Filled 1.3mm Flat Hammered Oval Trace Chain Loose Unhallmarked

Description

This 1.3mm wide 14ct Yellow Gold filled flat hammered oval trace chain is ideal for showcasing small pendants and charms or wear on its own. Each link measures approximately 1.8mm in length.

This chain is supplied loose, allowing the length and catch type to be customised while helping to reduce metal waste and scrap.

A hammered oval trace chain is a style of jewellery chain made from a series of oval shaped links where the links have a hammered texture rather than a smooth polished surface.

Gold filled jewellery is also known as rolled gold or gold bonded and is created by mechanically bonding a layer of gold to a layer of base metal – usually brass. The outer gold layer must be at least 1/20 of the overall metal content by weight, and is therefore a much thicker and more durable alternative to gold plating. Unlike gold plated metal, gold filled can be soldered using 9ct gold easy solder.

This chain is nickel-free and it is supplied without a UK hallmark due to being provided in loose form.

Please note:

• Gold Filled chain can be soldered using low-heat soldering techniques, as excessive heat may damage or discolour the bonded gold layer.
• Additionally, this chain features a yellow gold flash plating to help preserve its brightness over time and to cover the solder spots. Please note that harsh cleaning products may remove this plating, as it is a very thin additional layer applied over the gold chain.

Catalogue Page Number p297