{"id":24150,"date":"2018-07-02T09:46:30","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T13:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=24150"},"modified":"2023-07-01T11:20:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T15:20:02","slug":"what-does-semi-solid-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/what-does-semi-solid-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT DOES SEMI-SOLID MEAN?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"What<\/div>\n

Semi-Solid?<\/h2>\n

\nI ran across these chains on Amazon that say “semi-solid<\/strong>” in their description. I had never heard the term before in 30 years…<\/strong><\/p>\n

What does this mean?<\/h2>\n

\nIs the chain solid?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partially solid?<\/h2>\n

\nIs it not?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No… It’s NOT!<\/h2>\n

\nSemi-solid<\/strong> is a misleading term<\/strong> that just means “hollow<\/strong>“. As in “not hard<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

\nThe chain is not solid through-and-through. It’s hollowed out inside<\/strong>, meaning it’s lightweight, could, and probably would, CRUSH!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSo doing a search for “14k solid gold chain<\/a>” actually brings up chains that are not solid, nor even real gold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIt’s because of the way that Amazon’s search algorithm<\/strong> works. They look at each and every individual keyword; “14k<\/strong>“, “solid<\/strong>“, “gold<\/strong>“, “chain<\/strong>“. So anything with any of those words in it will show up; “semi-solid<\/strong>“, “gold plated<\/strong>“, “gold filled<\/strong>“, “14k plated<\/strong>“, “gold tone<\/strong>“, “14k over sterling silver<\/strong>“…<\/p>\n

\n\"Semi-Solid<\/a>
\nAll these terms and keyword phrases indicate chains that are fake<\/strong>. They are cheap <\/strong>and will not last. The plating will wear off, the chain will tarnish, it will turn your neck colors, turn the chain colors, and more than likely break<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThey’re made to look like a real chain, but aren’t<\/strong>. It’s the same with 10k gold<\/strong>, or 18k gold<\/strong>, you have to be careful when purchasing one, for the exact words used could be misinterpreted or deceiving<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\n“Semi-solid<\/strong>” is just another word to show up for when searching “solid<\/strong>“. <\/p>\n

Tricky?<\/h2>\n

\nYou bet<\/strong>. But no different then searching for “diamond<\/strong>” and getting “diamond replica<\/strong>“, “diamond look-alike<\/strong>“, “diamond cut<\/strong>“, “diamond cz<\/strong>“…<\/p>\n

You have to read everything!<\/h2>\n

\nI would certainly advise staying away from any chains that aren’t real. Sure it will look like the same thing for a while, but they won’t last<\/strong>. They’ll fracture, smush<\/strong>, dent, turn black or green<\/strong>… The gold will wear off and look white <\/strong>underneath. It could break your neck out in a rash<\/strong>… Nickel allergies<\/a>… It’s literally a waste of money<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

\nIf you want a genuine solid gold chain, read the title and description well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If they use any of these words:<\/h2>\n

\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plated<\/td>\nGold Tone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Semi-Solid<\/td>\nGold Overlay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plating<\/td>\nGold Filled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Metal<\/td>\nGold Plate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sterling Silver<\/td>\nAlloy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hollow<\/td>\nInlaid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brass<\/td>\nCopper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faux<\/td>\n.925<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chances are they aren’t real!<\/h2>\n

\nAnd another surefire way to tell:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PRICE!<\/h2>\n

\nReal gold is NOT CHEAP! <\/strong>So if a fat chain is selling for $25.95<\/strong>, it’s NOT REAL!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nGranted, this all depends on the actual thickness and gram weight<\/strong> of the chain, but most real chains usually start around $100<\/strong> and escalate quickly. A really nice, heavy, 20″ men’s figaro chain would probably run you anywhere from $600 to $2500<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\n\"Solid<\/a><\/p>\n

\nBut, being solid gold, it will last you a lifetime<\/strong>. So it’s worth every penny!<\/p>\n

\nOne more thing to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lobsters are better than Spring Rings<\/h2>\n

\nLobster claw clasps are bigger, longer and way more durable<\/strong> than Spring Ring clasps (which can pull apart and lose your chain or pendant). Stay away from those<\/strong>. Get the lobster claws instead<\/a>. And if you chain doesn’t come with a lobster claw, you can always have a jeweler swap it out<\/strong> and secure your chain today!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"Lobster<\/a><\/p>\n

See all the 14k solid gold chains here on Amazon<\/a> (just read, read, read everything<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Because that really is SOLID advice!<\/h2>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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