Cuban Chain Transformation: From 10K to 14K Gold!

See how we make a 14K Cuban link chain by melting down a 10-Karat gold Cuban chain and mixing it with the correct amount of 24K gold plus other metals.

You can also use our calculator (link below) to configure your perfect gold chain.

https://www.crmjewelers.com/cuban-link-calculator/

Making a gold chain like this takes a lot of work, fire, and of course, gold! We broke down the different parts of the video below for your convenience.

00:00 Intro
00:12 Original Chain – 10K gold, 12 mm, 18 inches
01:05 Measuring gold content of original chain
01:35 Mixing gold with metal alloys to make 14K gold.
02:04 Melting metals to pour into ingot mold to make bar.
02:53 Scanning bar with XRF Analyzer to demonstrate proportion of metals used.
03:04 Stretching gold bar to form wire (includes annealing).
06:00 Forming, cutting, and soldering the gold links.
07:43 Twisting chain to align links.
09:29 Filing both sides of chain to give its characteristic flat look.
12:42 Preparing and soldering box clasp.
14:11 Touching up and polishing chain.
15:10 Final washing using ultrasound solution.
15:47 Electroplating chain in 14K solution to add shine and luster.
16:07 Final weigh-in and comparison between 10K and 14K chains on male model.

What’s the biggest Cuban chain that you would consider wearing? Let us know in a comment below.

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Instagram (where we post a lot of daily watch deals):
https://www.instagram.com/crmjewelers/

Sell Your Gold Here:
https://www.crmjewelers.com/services/sell-your-gold/

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