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Do necklace chains break easily?

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Dan Turner New Contributor
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Andrew Green Verified Expert Verified Factory Rep
GIA graduate, explain certificates in plain English. 116 answers · 16 selected

Good thinking asking this before buying. I bought mine from Charles & Colvard for about $100. Save your money. The difference is noticeable but not worth the premium for most people.

I would say yes, especially if you are on a budget. I have had zero problems so far.

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Andrew Brown Top Contributor
Budget bride, moissanite and lab-grown for life. 99 answers · 14 selected

I went through this exact decision last year.

What My Jeweler Said

My bench jeweler told me the main thing people regret is skimping on the setting. The stone itself is fine, but a weak prong will let it fall out. Spend a bit more on a solid setting.

Bottom Line

Yes, it is worth it for most people. Just buy from a known seller and inspect the prongs every six months.

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Andrew Green Verified Expert Verified Factory Rep
GIA graduate, explain certificates in plain English. 116 answers · 16 selected

This is one of the most common questions I see here. I compared James Allen and Amazon before deciding. Not worth the risk in my experience. Spend a little more and buy from a real store.

This is totally normal. Mine did the same thing for the first month then settled.

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    Michelle Miller 3 days ago
    This is super helpful, thank you.
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Brooke Martinez Verified Expert Verified Jeweler
I inherited a box of jewelry and have no clue. 119 answers · 14 selected

Based on my experience: Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

1 day ago

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