I'm looking for the answer to this myself. Is it real if it just says Italy? The piece I have looks to be gold and silver. Could this be why?
Braided 22.2 karat gold ... i'm no expert
10 karat is stronger because of its alloy ratio and 18 has a better shine and color, so what you have is a strong necklace that shines like pure gold.
DQ means Diamonique, CZ means Cubic Zirconia, JCM is the makers mark and 14k is the karat of your gold. So your necklace is real 14k gold, but the stones in it are Cubic Zirconias made to look like diamonds. JCM is the signature of the company that made your necklace.
Ten karat necklaces will always be cheaper than 14 karat ones.
14 karat gold
10 karat calibrated gold
It could indicate KaraT Plated, meaning that the necklace is gold plated.
it can not be answered by length and karat. you need to weigh it.
14K = 14 karat gold which equals to gold content. With "Italy" adding = Italian made or Italy origin!
It depends on the karat a 16k is about 28 oz. of gold
872.37
14 Karat Heavy Gold Filled(plated).