Don’t buy hollow jewelry!!

Just don’t do it. You’re throwing your money away.
/ @a22ls

[@IS-uh5yj]

I just received a hollow gold men's bracelet marine link. I can actually see where the joints are ( not sure what it called- almost appears like gaps). Do I need to be more careful with it than the necklace or is it more susceptible to breaking since it's on my wrist or if it catches on something?

[@A22LS]

Be VERY careful with it. Anything worn on the wrist is more susceptible to snagging on things. Also keep it clean. And by clean I mean like clean it once a week. Dirt and grime is the #1 killer of chain jewelry.

[@IS-uh5yj]

@@A22LS thanks for the reply. Sadly I've only worn it for 5 hours today and when I took of my protective gear In the lab , it just broke a link. Bummer - my gf gave it to me and it had the this foolish price of 1500 on it and inside the box. I'm hoping it was only 100 - 400$ or something like that. She got it on black friday from Macy's. Now I have to figure out where to get it fixed 🤕

[@A22LS]

I sure hate to hear it but now you see exactly why I made this video. I hate it when this happens to people. I understand why the industry produces them- they are just trying to hit a price point that people can afford, but sadly it’ll get to a point where the coat of repair and the time it spends at the jeweler is too excessive and you’ll be left with just scrap gold. I wish you luck in getting it fixed, I’m sure it can be, but now you know how gentle you have to be with it.

[@jsco.99]

Lmao not true You obviously have no clue what your talking about

[@A22LS]

Who are you referring to?

[@mikelee6213]

Solid advice. Thank you sir

[@iamkyleclimer]

I see what you did there

[@jsco.99]

Yessir save your money & buy what you want. I’ve had several hallow chains all broke no matter how thick or how good I took care of it.

[@thatsoboy1871]

I clicked on here cause i thought that was Gorge Lucas the creator of Star Wars 😂😂🤣😭😭

[@juicy7928]

If you take care of your hollow gold chains they’re worth buying it. It’s the non careful people that break theirs and complain

[@A22LS]

Most just aren’t made well any more.

[@geofox9484]

I ain't finna drop a couple grand on a chain to be careful. I'm gonna lift, dirt bike, fuck, sleep, hike, etc and look like a carefree G the whole time.

[@cedrickmcdonald5038]

Preach it homboy, cause I have a 10k hollow chain rope and a 14k solid gold chain and I have a 10k solid gold chain. I wear all 3 i sleep in them, I take a bath with them on and everything and the hollow chain have been holding up just like the solid gold chains that I have. I've been wearing my hollow since 2019 7 days a week and never had a problem. Of course if you got children jumping all on you or you bouncing your but around in a club or something of course it's go break. That's with any chain unless it's titanium.

[@geofox9484]

@@cedrickmcdonald5038 I'm not taking my advice on chains from a guy that takes baths

[@cedrickmcdonald5038]

@@geofox9484 hey that's you and I'm not giving advice. I'm just telling what I have experience and it haven't been just from me taking baths, but also working 7 days a week offshore as well and never had a problem. Thank you

[@b_nofilter7698]

I concur I bought a 29 gram 14k 5mm hollow Miami Cuban link chain and got two dents in it even being super careful. Sold it so fast before it ended up being scrap gold price. Never again would I buy a hollow chain . To much stress haha .

[@malikroberts6724]

I would say hollow chains are only good for temporary once in a while use. Bought a hollow gold rope chain it only lasted 3 weeks. It’s all about how often you use it.

[@grindmodepaul6145]

A friend of mine who likes to be flashy bought a hollow chain. He was excited, I could tell how he was trying to be nonchalant. He wanted to see how it looked on me. When he handed it to me, I felt bubble gum sticks heavier than that. Fr tho

[@mediaguy4037]

Why do I see solid chains (3mm for example) advertised as being completely solid that weight 7 grams but somewhere else I see the same chain and it supposedly weighs 12-20 grams? Is the seller being deceptive? (dumb question I know).

[@A22LS]

Length perhaps? Gold weighs what it weighs, so if one chain of exact same length and diameter weighs almost half of another, the math doesn’t add up. However don’t confuse gram weight (g) and pennyweight (dwt), they are different.

[@amandafrisius47]

How can you tell if a rolo link bracelet is hollow or solid? Thank you! I have a 950 silver bright white beautiful rolo bracelet, about 1/4 of an inch wide and thicker links 14.6 grams of 950 silver. It felt lighter then I thought it would. Is there a trick to see if it’s hollow? :)

[@A22LS]

Most, but not all Rolo chains are either hollow or the links are thin. With yours being a 1/4” wide and weighing almost 1/2 oz, you’ll likely get a lot of wear from it if you take care of it and clean it religiously. Dirt and grime is the number one killer of chains and bracelets. Another thing to bear in mind is bracelets tent to take more abuse from wear than a necklace will so be mindful while wearing and try not to abuse it. Thanks for your question, hope this reply helps!

[@havocjames6386]

Hey I’ve had a hollow Miami cuban link bracelet for over a year and now I’m seeing a small crack I have a warranty from my jeweler do you think that’s something that would be covered

[@A22LS]

It is definitely worth checking into. If you don’t ask the answer is always no. I will say this though: if you have a warranty, read the fine print and follow the instructions EXACTLY on their requirements of cleaning and inspections. I have seen certain national chain stores deny warranty claims because a customer missed ONE clean/inspect. See my video on that subject too. Thanks for your comment and good luck!

[@amandafrisius47]

Greg Robbins, great! thanks for all your help and detailed advice :) I appreciate it!

[@iqchris2787]

I be wearing my hollow joints for everything. to play ball, my job (construction), even in the pool where my friends and I are trying to drown eachother most of the time and they’ve been perfectly fine. My solid ones have been the ones that have broken on me countless times which is ironic but it’s only from the clasp not the chain itself

[@A22LS]

There’s an exception to every rule I suppose.

[@saltymemesmith]

Hi, What does it mean when you melt 10ct down and it all turns black rather than molds together?

[@A22LS]

If you’re casting and your cast turns out black it’s oxidation/firescale. If the melt is black, it may be contaminated gold. Use some borax as a flux when you’re melting and see if it draws off. Hard to know exactly what you’re dealing with based on limited info of what you’re actually doing. Maybe this helps some.

[@Citygirl4.5]

Great video!! I just won bid for a 14k gold 17" figaro chain weighing 3.49 grams, but it did not stated whether it is hollow or solid, but by it the weight of it, it might be hollow, but after watching this video, I know now that it needs to be solid!!!

[@Native_love]

Thank you for the great advice!

[@jasonroope8708]

I have a hollow 10k, 24", 11mm miami cuban link chain. 84 grams. (Almost 3 ounces) i paid $9,014 for it and have no problems, however i really want a solid one. My jeweler allows me to trade it in for full price on an upgrade which i jave done twice. 2 questions, do you think i paid too much, and also is staying at 10k instead of upgrading to 14k going to give me a problem years down the road? I clean it religiously but was wondering if the lower karat would fade over time?

[@grindmodepaul6145]

If I were you, I’d atleast get 14k solid. 10k is less then half gold so in reality you’re wearing more of the other metal than you are gold. Also I don’t think nothing beats a solid chain. Everyone has their reasoning though

[@A22LS]

The 10k will wear better over time because it has less gold content than 14k. That being said, the 14k will wear faster than 10k, and 18k faster than 14k. You’re keeping it clean so good on you for that. As for 10k versus 14k, I say buy the one you can afford. I’d much rather see a customer buy a lower karat chain that is solid and well built than a 14k hollow that is poorly built. In my honest opinion on the price, it seems a bit steep to me but I don’t live in your market so it’s hard for me to judge that. However, if your jeweler is letting you trade in for full price credit on a new one of higher value then there’s quite a bit of markup to be able to do so. Your jeweler can’t scrap that chain and get anywhere near their asking price, nor the wholesale value they paid for it. That don’t make it bad, it’s just part of the game. It’s the part of the game I never liked playing though. Thanks for your question and good luck!

[@Citygirl4.5]

How can you determined if it's hollow, 14k /17in" figaro, 3.49 grams, would probably be hollow?

[@A22LS]

The best way is to go to a jewelry store and compare the weight to a solid chain of the same width and thickness. I can tell by look and feel but I realize those that don’t do it for a living may not be able to. Comparison is the best way.

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

I'd rather buy a smaller solid chain. Bought one years ago ended up giving it away.

[@98redd83]

im in Qatar i just bought a 20inch figaro 18k about 8.8 grams it was $650, do you think i got ripped off? and can i sell it or take it to a jeweler and have them melt it and turn it into a smaller solid bracelet or pendant?

[@A22LS]

I can tell you this, i have a 20” 18k Figaro that’s hollow that came from Saudi and I’ve worn it every day for the last 30 years. The reason why it’s lasted is I keep it clean and it’s heavy although hollow. Yours is too at 8.8 grams. Keep it clean and be careful with it and I think you’ll be fine.

[@98redd83]

@@A22LS hey thank you for the quick response! Do you think that price was fair? And is it possible to turn it into a different piece? I'm not too familiar with the way jewelers work

[@A22LS]

I think the price sounds reasonable. I know people here in the states that have paid more for absolute junk. Yes it can be melted and recast into something else in the future should you ever want to.

[@98redd83]

@@A22LS okay thank you!!

[@itscooktime-]

I have a question sir. So I’ve had this hollow chain for about a year and I’ve had no problem. But I wanna get a pendant on it. If I’m careful do u think that would be fine?

[@A22LS]

I would not especially if it’s a rope. The chain sliding through the pendant bail will wear the chain faster. The weight of the pendant makes the wear worse as well.

[@itscooktime-]

@@A22LS got it thanks

[@dannyd7779]

I guess I got scammed or ripped off when I bought a figaro 10k hollow chain for 200$ and I learned my lesson there, then I went to Mexico and found this nice rope chain and since I got ripped off before I asked the jeweler if it was solid, plated, or hollow and she said solid and the first day I wore it I showered and the loofa ripped off links with little to no force bc I didn’t notice until I saw inconsistency on the rope chain then I pinched it and it was hallow, took it back to the jeweler and surprisingly she exchanged it with a solid flat mariner and gave me a discount but im unsure if it’s 100% real since she fooled me once before, any at home test I can do besides the magnet ? I don’t got the acids

[@A22LS]

Not really much you can do to test at home. However I can’t stress enough to not shower in your jewelry. Sorry you had a bad experience.

[@JuanFlores-eq7ws]

Great Advice. Thank You.

[@GoldenboyJayy]

Yessir solid or don't buy it 💯

[@angeloszavier]

Sweet soild advice.

[@angrydoc7775]

I bought a hollow cross from charms and this thing is like 2 inches tall and I knew it was hollow and it was light but I took the chance and bought it because it honestly didn't seem that bad. put it on a scale and its like 1.9 grams... needless to say even for 300$ CAD I still felt ripped off. one year later its still around but has three nice noticeable dents that can't be fix for a realistic price. sooooooo learn from me and don't chance it because its a scam even if its cheaper than solid because its built even cheaper than what the price reflects. hopefully ill get another year from it but it will definitely be put anatomy gold scrap pile

[@zackstarantulas6301]

Bought a 10k 5mm Franco chain 24inches for $1k and weighs 17.2g is that alright? And are hollow Franco’s more durable than other hollows?

[@A22LS]

Maybe better than some and worse than others. Quality of construction goes a long way as well. 1- keep it clean, and I mean surgically clean, 2- don’t sleep in it, 3- don’t shower in it or swim in heavily chlorinated pools in it, 4- be careful not to snag it on clothing or anything else. That’s the best advice I can give you.

[@ricardoflores5711]

Hahahaha you got took bro💀 I just got my 4mm 24 inch 14k 76 gram Franco for 4k. And it continues to get cheaper the more you buy

[@zackstarantulas6301]

@@ricardoflores5711 ah yeah this was old I sold this chain check my latest video

[@zackstarantulas6301]

@@ricardoflores5711 5mm 24” 14k rope chain with 14k lion pendant with VS diamonds about 78g total

[@ricardoflores5711]

@@zackstarantulas6301 gold prices were cheaper back than papa …. You got took sorry g but ay nice chain big dawg

[@michaelhammond6024]

I just bought a soild 14k 2.5 mm today

[@318sears8]

Is this advice the same for the semi solid cuban link?

[@A22LS]

Yup. Semi solid is a fancy name for hollow to make it sound more appealing. The question is how thick are the walls of the tubing? Hollow will never last as long as solid no matter how it’s named.

[@318sears8]

@@A22LS thanks man really make sense once I think about it!

[@mcali-reviews5585]

Semi solid, hollow, light weight is all the same jewelers just try to scam people also be careful on how they use the word "solid" because sometimes a chain can be hollow but they'll just say it's "solid" real gold and not "solid" as in heavy

[@A22LS]

True to a point but I do order customers some lightweight versions of some chains. The links are solid but made with a lighter gauge wire thus decreasing weight and price.

[@mcali-reviews5585]

@@A22LS oh yeah I get you bro I've seen figaro chains that are made flat linked and are solid but I've seen jewelers use the words light weight but are really hollow chains outside all gold inside hollow

[@angrydoc7775]

great video

[@angelbluerider9588]

thanks, would you say gold filled better than a real hollow bracelet? I hear hollow bracelets break easy and hard to repair?

[@A22LS]

Thanks for your question. This is difficult to answer as it depends on preference. Gold filled is definitely better than gold plated but gold filled will wear over time. Considering the cost difference quality gold filled is cheaper than hollow 10k and might last longer, it depends on how the chain is made. I’ve seen gold filled rope chains with non soldered links that just fall apart, so that wouldn’t be any good. There’s a number of factors that would make that difference though. I had two more hollow ropes I repaired yesterday from the same customer. One was so bad I had to remove an inch of it due to mangled links. So I’d say go with solid gold and if that’s not in your budget find a quality gold filled with soldered links and stay away from hollow completely.

[@angelbluerider9588]

@@A22LS i was looking at a 5.5 hollow figaro bracelet that is 8inches with 2.3 grams. Price 160 dollars. And a gold filled bracelet figaro 4mm,8inch marked 1/20 14kt for $14.99.

[@A22LS]

My honest opinion is you will regret buying the hollow Figaro bracelet at some point. Bracelets take way more punishment than necklaces do and in my opinion it’ll give you more trouble than a hollow neck chain would.

[@angelbluerider9588]

@@A22LS thanks for the info. Ill go with the gold filled then. Im only going to wear it on special occasions. Not for everyday wear.

[@angelbluerider9588]

@@A22LS do you know how much grams should a 7.5inch, 4mm 10kt rope bracelet usally is? I want to make sure a seller not selling me a hollow making believe is a hollow.

[@jeffrey8096]

I think hollow is fine i got one with solid pendant and got snapped 3times the jeweler said the techniuqe is always clean your chain and i take her advice and yeah its more than 5years without getting snapped and i didnt use the pendant just to be sure hehehe chain without pendant is dope than using with pendant

[@A22LS]

I have an 18k hollow figaro chain that was a gift that I’ve worn every single day for almost 30 years. Keeping it clean is the best thing you can do. There better and worse qualities of hollow chains but most of what I see these days is extremely lightweight and cheaply made.

[@jibrilxisreal8037]

How about a Miami cuban bracelet? The links are much thicker. Also would a smaller mm bracelet be stronger since it will be less hollow space inside, i would assume. Thank for any help

[@A22LS]

Thicker links will last longer unless caught on something and pulled, then there just isn’t enough strength to keep them from distorting. I wouldn’t recommend any bracelet to hollow. Bracelets are subject to more abuse and the smaller they are, the less metal is there to keep them together.

[@Murphys_Law9]

I mostly hear complaints about hollow ropes but you are saying all hollow chains are bad?

[@A22LS]

Not “all” are bad. I’ve worn an 18k hollow figaro chain every day for almost 30 years and it’s still going strong. I keep it clean which helps. The problem is there’s different qualities of hollow. Hollow but thick walled and hollow and thin walled, if you don’t 100% know what you’re looking at, there’s a good chance of getting burned. So in short, they aren’t all bad, but hollow and comparatively inexpensive is a bad combination.

[@stopsleezy9992]

Greg Robbins ive bought a 10k gold hollow 4.5mm figaro chain so will ut last like 10+ years if i dotn do anything stupid

[@stopsleezy9992]

Greg Robbins i just read your comment the fpost agro i bought was around $350

[@A22LS]

My best suggestion is to keep it clean and don’t wear a pendant on it.

[@stopsleezy9992]

Greg Robbins ok thank you your one of the only people on this app who reply back in under 20 minutes i respect it and appreciate it

[@Seanyexwest]

I must be lucky, I’ve had the same hollow chain for 3 years and it’s never broken. I even bought it used.

[@A22LS]

Not all hollow chains are created equal. I’ve worn the same 18k hollow figaro chain every day for the last 30 years. Every. Day. It’s heavy walled tubing and I keep it ridiculously clean. The problem is, the average consumer doesn’t know a good one from a bad one, so my recommendation if you don’t know is to stay away. There’s more total junk out there than decent quality stuff.

[@angelbluerider9588]

What kind of hollow you bought? Size and grams?

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

@@A22LS I've recently looked at a rope chain, I'm in the UK so its 9 carat. 15 grams for a 5mm 24". Which is quite a steal seen as they tend to not only triple but you'll see chains costing £950 with only 200 worth of gold, it's beyond ridiculous. My question is this, if my new rope chain weighs around 16 grams and I make sure to treat it as you did your figaro, would that put me out of the category of the average person? it comes with a 12 month warranty.

[@A22LS]

Keep it clean. I mean surgically clean. Don’t wear it when you’re asleep, don’t shower in it, and donMt wear a pendant on it. Don’t snag it on clothing or anything else. It naturally won’t last as long as a solid one and it depends on the build quality.

[@ItsOnlyNiall]

@@A22LS I appreciate the reply!

[@tonydavid9953]

I had my 30 inch hollow rope for over 2 years and never had an issue I paid 900$ for it but the same size chain that is solid was over $2,500 but I also do not sleep with my jewelery on or do I wear it everyday. Zale had the exact same solid chain for almost $5,000 like who would spend that type of money on jewelery

[@jaysupreme7464]

That's how I feel. I don't really want to spend $5k on a piece of jewelry.

[@deeznutzgamer1340]

Thats why you don't use a pendant for it if you buy hollow go for a smaller link 1 mm gold chain solid for every day use hollow if you are only wearing 1. 2 times a month for when you do to a party

[@A22LS]

Not bad advice for sure.

[@angelbluerider9588]

Do you got hollow?

[@A22LS]

I’m not following your question.

[@ChevyRody]

The only hollow chains people should buy is monaco they are crazy strong some guy does test on em

[@A22LS]

I’ll have to check them out!

[@chalkyblack7582]

Sold my semi hollow Cubans for $1700 after I paid $2500 but I just copped Two Solid 6.5 mm Miami Cubans for $6250

[@JayJay-xr2up]

What was the weight on it?

[@jo1573]

10K Gold Rope Chain 22" 8mm, is good ? Hollow chain

[@A22LS]

You said that it’s hollow? Then my answer is still no. I’m not a fan of hollow chains period.

[@tomJerry-yb9ov]

@@A22LS hi, im not sure my rope is hollow or not .. 22k ,20inch ,4mm and 13.33g..

[@A22LS]

At 22k I’d doubt it being hollow. And 13.33 grams is nearly 1/2 ounce. My bet, sight unseen, is that it’s solid.

[@tomJerry-yb9ov]

@@A22LS thank you.

[@tomJerry-yb9ov]

@@A22LS yeah, i also have another rope chain at pawn shop, 19inch , 3mm , 16.65g 22k.. i think this is solid , because the size smaller a bit from the 20" and the weight

[@eaglesfan1998]

Do you sell jewelry yourself and if so what's the website

[@A22LS]

Thanks for the inquiry. I closed my retail business 6 years ago and now I mostly specialize in jewelry repair.

[@eaglesfan1998]

@@A22LS I'd I needed something fixed would I be able to contact you via email and send my item for you to repair definitely looks like it would be safe in your hands if I ever needed a repair. Awsome work definitely wish we had something similar in my area it's all a bunch of crooks around here we're talking places like Kay jewelers or high end retail spots in my area not to many family owned businesses when it comes to jewelry there's a couple but I don't buy from them because they sell mostly lab diamonds and there price per gram is rediculious for gold. I have 2 hollow pieces and a solid one as well if I ever need future repair I'd love to send it to you to be repaired no matter the cost.

[@ognjentopic5631]

Is it possible to fill a hollow gold pendant with more gold to make it solid?

[@A22LS]

No that is not possible.

[@TopicFight]

@@A22LS thanks for the response. Can you explain why? What would be the best way to fill the back to maker it solid/more heavy?

[@A22LS]

Gold and other precious metals must be cast at a single time. In other words, there is no way to pour molten metal on solidified metal and make it a homogenous piece of metal. You can try it yourself with lead. Take any form of lead and try to add to or fill it with more molten lead. Metallurgy just won’t allow it. The only way to take a hollow piece and make it solid is to take it’s imprint, make a wax model of that imprint, and fill the void with wax. Then during lost wax casting you cast the solid wax into solid metal. No way to add to voids later to make a hollow piece solid.

[@TopicFight]

@@A22LS thanks. How does soldering work then? Why wouldn’t you be able to just use that same technique to fill?

[@A22LS]

Solder doesn’t fill gaps and voids. At least that’s not what it’s purpose is. Solder is alloyed so that it melts below the temperature of the karat gold you’re soldering. It is designed to bind two pieces of metal at a flush joint. If you were to fill, say the back of a hollow pendant, it’d take a lot of it and you’d wind up with a piece that wouldn’t be the same karat as you started with and it would be a puddled up mess. Lost wax casting a solid piece is the only way it can be done.

[@afrobobby]

Hollow Cubans are fine. Hollow ropes go straight to the garbage

[@kicks2450]

Hollow gold is not worth it!! Just save your money a bit more and get the solid piece!! It is 100% worth it

[@Yahkobah]

I'm going to buy one from Kay's for $611. It's on sale. 10K 22" yellow gold

[@vicc94_]

611 for 10k? Woah

[@fishing6226]

I just sold a solid 10k 22in rope for 800 3mm

[@glockboy_osama192]

I had a a hollow rope chain 5 mm for 4 years. Never broke

[@A22LS]

I’ve worn a hollow 18k figaro that I’ve worn every day for 30 years and while it’s wearing thin in places it’s never broke. I keep it clean, and I mean dang near surgically clean, and I’m aware of it so I don’t snag it. It was also bought in an era when hollow chains were made better. I see more hollow crap these days than I see hollow decent quality. The game has changed over the years.

[@glockboy_osama192]

@@A22LS dang 30 years i would like to see what it looks like 👍

[@A22LS]

It’s still in decent shape for as old as it is.

[@StrallyMan]

Just be careful with your jewellery lol. I own hollow jewellery and haven’t encountered a single problem.

[@A22LS]

Problem is 99% of the people that buy them don’t take care of them. You’re tbe 1%.

[@brucechantell4805]

Hollow cubans are very durable

[@A22LS]

But not as durable as a solid chain. True some are better than others. Education on what you’re buying is key.

[@A22LS]

Well it’s hard to say as there variances in qualities but I see more broken hollow ropes than any other style. Likely due to ropes being the most prevalent style. Don’t see many figaros or curbs though.

[@erikgonzalez3482]

Yes buy hollow chains.....so you can get more business 😂😆 😎😎😎😎

[@A22LS]

I really don’t like fixing them and more, I hate people finding out they didn’t get what they thought they were getting. But, here I am, and I’ll fix more of em next week!

[@erikgonzalez3482]

@@A22LS 👍🏽👍🏽

[@bgizzles5869]

What bout semi hollow

[@A22LS]

It’s a marketing term. Semi hollow is…hollow. It may be made a bit heavier but it will still give you problems eventually. And since they are sold by weight, it’s gonna cost more. I don’t see the value in them.

[@gangsta3747]

It’s only 25, I got semi hollow chains and they are allll fine through a pandemic in the city with dumb mfs tuggin on it

[@jwillwork3683]

yup or 65 to repair

[@thadeussmith1552]

I hate hollow no sense in wearing hollow! I want that weight😍

[@krucial88]

Lol in the thumbnail you look stressed haha

[@A22LS]

I was!! I am!! 😂😂😂

[@A22LS]

@M they are horrible to try to repair. Some are so thin and light that it’s impossible.

[@krucial88]

I have a 3mm 14k solid gold rope are those hard to repair if it ever breaks?

[@A22LS]

@@krucial88 yes they are difficult and I’ve had some that were impossible to fix and make look right.

[@ctk1604]

I just dont understand the fake flex.. buy a solid chain and u retain some value forever.

[@A22LS]

It normally boils down to the customer not knowing what they don’t know, unethical sales staff not educating them and making them understand what they are buying, and lastly price.

[@thetruth9307]

@@A22LS I bought a gold chain the other day and the guy said it was solid gold turns out it’s 10k only and it’s hollow. So basically cheapest gold chain u can buy.. I’m gonna try and return but I don’t think they offer refunds. I spent $300+ on it. It was my first ever jewelry purchase so I didn’t know much but yea I regret it already because I want a solid gold chain not a hollow.

[@A22LS]

Good luck to you, maybe they’ll take care of you.

[@ctk1604]

@@thetruth9307 check out jacoje on KZbin, you're welcome.

[@eatass5627]

Buying a hollow chain on credit....yikes

[@grindmodepaul6145]

IMO hollow chains are for people that want the look and ability to say it’s real without the price. Solid chains are for people that actually know more about precious metal. Btw I’m not bashing anyone.

[@Donaldtrummp]

I mean they are both the same precious metal & I think both customer's value it equally since they would insist going with hollow than gold plated the difference is one is a collector the other just likes the looks & is more on if it breaks it still holds value

[@melodiechartier5173]

hollow for a neck chain is alright

[@A22LS]

If you think so.

[@melodiechartier5173]

I wouldn't do it with a bracelet or a ring because i used my hands way too much and i would dent it fast. But a chain on my neck will most likely not come in contact with anything, and i wouldn't wear a pendant on a hollow chain, it just sit there so not much can happen. I have a 8 mm cuban link chain 10 karats gold but i know it's either hollow or semi hollow because it doesn't seem heavy enough to be solid.

[@A22LS]

I’ve been a jeweler for 30 years and made a living off neck chains that were snagged and broken, left on while sleeping, taken a shirt off while still wearing the chain and stretching it or breaking it. But...to each their own.

[@melodiechartier5173]

@@A22LS I believe you, but you also said that you had a figaro hollow chain for 30 years, wore it everyday without a problem. It's also depends on how you take care of it, and also when and where you use e it. Thanks for your input!

[@A22LS]

Indeed. However hollow chains from 30 years ago are not the same as hollow chains that are being produced today. I am also a jewelry professional which means I can clean it more thoroughly than the average wear a cane and I was more diligent in doing so. My hollow Figaro came from Saudi Arabia and although Hollow was still made with a heavy wall tubing. What is being made today is nowhere near that quality.

[@kemarsharpe]

Had to get reassurance that 14k hollow is not some fake gold..

[@A22LS]

Unfortunately there is no reassurance there. 14k hollow gold “should” still be 14k gold unless it’s been illegitimately stamped 14k and it isn’t. Buy from a reputable jeweler is the best advice I can give and try to stay away from hollow.

[@kemarsharpe]

@@A22LS just like no reassurance on 14k solid if coming from the side of non “ reputable “ dealer … of course we have to do our do diligence and make sure store is reputable, and then buy with confidence , cheers 🍻

[@sonalpatel6119]

Tajia

[@Lord_Mecca]

U mean don't buy hollow ROPES

[@A22LS]

Accurate statement. While I currently have a hollow figaro, a curb, and a bead chain in the shop to be repaired I’d say 95% or better are rope.

[@Lord_Mecca]

@@A22LS do you sell jewelry too ?

[@A22LS]

Used too. Closed my retail store in 2015 and now I operate a small shop beside my house doing repair and a little custom work by appointment.

[@Lord_Mecca]

@@A22LS oh ok I'm looking to buy a chain but I don't even know who to trust these day 😑

[@A22LS]

Ask around where you live for a reputable independent jeweler. I’d 100% stay away from the big name national stores.

[@urmomsdude4641]

Just buy silver lol its better

[@A22LS]

Yea I don’t see many hollow silver ones. In fact, not many silver chains come in for repair where they are broken in the middle. Clasps are the biggest problem with those.

[@urmomsdude4641]

@@A22LS ive only seen one hollow but the design is always hollow in gold or silver its the bullet link chain but i have a 11mm 20 inch silver figaro from the 90s and its in good shape but the ends are thin like paper thin but still strong and even in gold they can be think as hell but still wearable but yeah silver is also a good way to go.