HOLLOW ROPES- Good bad and the ugly!
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2019
- I wanted to start reviewing some hollow chains. I did a generic review a while back but I want to be more specific. I started with the most popular chain- ROPE. The rope chain is an iconic gold chain. It's been around forever and now it's more popular than ever. I don't like hollow rope chains because I don't trust rope chains 100% even when they're solid. Especially at the smaller widths. I do think it's worth researching before you buy a hollow gold chain.
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No matter what chain I buy this man has a video to roast it 😭😭😭
So true
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Right
Then you buy cheap crap
Buy solid only
Hollow definitely has it's issues, but I prefer it over plated stuff. At least it will never tarnish, and as long as you handle it with care, it will last awhile. And, you can still get a few bucks for it, when it breaks and you scrap it. I had a hollow figaro back in the day. It lasted awhile, but I could start seeing little dents or dings in it over time from wear and tear. I have a hollow gold link bracelet, unique, like a round heavy link design, but it got dented when I slammed my wrist down on a table. I'm definitely done with hollow stuff. But, back then, I was young, and bought what I could afford. It's okay to buy plated or hollow, if that's all you can afford, and you don't want to wait to save up for something solid. I'm in my 40s and outgrew dealing with the hollow stuff. I went from plated, to hollow, to solid 10KT, to solid 14KT. I might buy my first 18KT gold chain soon. It's okay to grow into this jewelry game.
Facts team hollow
U right u just can't wear it every day only for occasion on just feeling like showing off
Just got my chain last week, 14k, 2.5mm, 22’, rose gold rope chain 😤 absolutely amazing, the process was incredible, 10/10 would recommend you to everyone, fantastic businessman!
Yes hollows are on the light side but hey at least it isn't plated 💪
Facts. I don’t hate just hate when people who don’t know better run into the problem and get disappointed
Yes sir I learned from The best #Jacoje Lynx
JACOJE LYNX yea I feel like I got scammed on traxNYC, there was nothing in the description about the weight or it being hollow and it was my first piece that I bought. I only found out after I took it to the jewelers
@@ianbaun4464 is the chain wack though? Has it given you any problems, broke? Why do you think you got ripped off? I'm considering buying a hollow rope.
fak .. i have a 14k hallow rope plated with 24k
Just came across this video and I am glad that I finally know why one of my rope chains are so light. Thanks 👍🏼
My mom gave me her 14k hallow chain n tbh I wear it everyday it shines hella good its around 24 years old but yeah it does feel delicate
Wooww, that’s goals
Watching one of your earlier hollow chain videos saved me from buying one. You are the man Braden. Respect the name, Jacoje! Smash!!
I got a hollow gold 10k 24in and wear it everyday for the past year it's fine.
In my opinion, rope chains in general are not a lifetime chain regardless whether its hallow or solid. I recieved a solid 10k 2mm rope for christmas from my parents when I was in high school in the mid 90s. I wore it regularly for the past 25 years or so. A few years ago, the individual threads began to break and scratch at my skin. I would push them back inward to stop the irritation. Finally about 6 months ago, the chain began to break completely at the weak points where the threads broke. Over the last few months, I've taken it in to be soldered 3-4 times all in different points on the chain. I gave up after the 5th and final split near the clasp, and decided to scrap it completely after 25 years. I just bought a 4.5mm figaro from Jacoje (of which I've been wanting for years) which I love. The friction created by my pendants no doubt contributed to the demise of my old solid 10k rope, and am looking to get a 2mm franco in the near future from Jacoje for them in replacement of it. I'm done with ropes. They also high maintenance since they get caught in cotton shirts and pull at chest hairs as well. Gross constantly picking lint and hairs out of the micro links in them. This also factors into the eventual breakage of them.
True. Unless you're going to get a pretty thick solid rope chain, you can count on the structure not being the most sturdy, compared to other options out there. And, it's not like they're the lightest weight chains out there when they're solid. So, you'll pay good money and the structure might not hold up as well as a Franco, Figaro, Curb or other link chain. People like ropes because they draw a lot of attention. It is a classic look. I want one rope in my collection, but it will be about 7mm, and I won't have more than one rope.
When I was 14 I got a hollow figaro and I had it up until I was 24 when I sold it the get a new thicker one. It never broke even though I wore it as a teenager up until I was an adult. I wore it everyday and even slept in it every night.
Actually you can kinda see the chain in my profile picture. That's the one Im talking about.
Mitchell Maytorena Definitely, a Hollow Figaro chain will be more durable than a Hollow Rope Chain because of the way both chains are made 💯💯💯
Glad it worked out for you until you decided to upgrade 🙏🙏🙏
Great content, wish I would have known some of this stuff when I was in high school buying hollow Jewelry, use to think when it said solid gold it was solid, but I had to learn the hard way
I have 2 hollow rope chains. My kids play with them and I wear them everyday. They ain't that bad. Yes they light and I feel like if I slip up they will brake. My solid chains feel much better. Id rather hollow then plated. You can clean them with no worries also you have real gold. If you can't get solid go get hollow just don't be rough on it.
Hunter Johnson 💯💯💯
Where did you order your hollow chains bro ?
@@bagchaser77 go to super jewelry co. Bro
Hunter Johnson That’s what’s up Brother!!! Yesssssss 😃🙏💯💯💯
Are the bigger mm chains stronger?
I have a 4mm 24” 14k yellow gold rope chain. I love it but it’s very light and I take extra care of it. My chain has held its integrity, only because I and very careful with what I do while I have it on. I like to wear it every day but once I hit the gym, I take it off for sure. I would highly recommend everyone to just be patient if your on a budget like me, and start saving for that SOLID chain of your dreams. That’s what I’m doing right now, and I know once I get it, I will celebrate and start saving for my next one! Shout out Braden, the man!
I have a hollow rope chain I wear it everyday but I agree 100% with Braden it doesn’t feel sturdy at all it feels weak I wanted the bigger size and now I know and will stay buying jacoje the real deal
Did your hollow ever break??
@@angelbluerider9588 a link did break on it but it was only a single one and got it repaired
@@paulgordon6069 what size was your hollow ?
@@paulgordon6069 what size was your hollow
@@JuanPerez-xc6xx I believe 6-7mm and 22 inch
Miss seeing all the shipments Braden 👍🏽✌🏽
Facts ! Just wanted to say keep up the good work and I’m going to be getting a chain threw you soon playa ! Thanks for the info
When I first bought a rope chain I almost got tricked into the bigger hollow size but it felt and sounded weird so I just went with the smaller size, dont regret it, also I've had my rope chain fixed once it wasn't noticeable where they soldered it unless really looking for it
This answered my question perfectly thank you bro !!
Is it normal for a jeweler to charge double the gram weight for a chain? I bought a rope from a jeweler and they charged $33 a gram for a chain that was 10k and that’s around $16.50-17 a gram
Great info man. Hopefully you saved someone from making a mistake.
Bought my first chain from you can’t wait till it comes in tomorrow
I wear two chains normally, a 1.5 solid box chain for pendent and a 6mm flat curb chain and it’s honestly so much better to buy solid chains, you never have to worry about them denting or snapping👌
I bought a 5mm hollow gold rope chain and I were it everyday(besides sleep) with a gold 12 gram 2 inch pendant, and it has lasted me 4 years no problem. 🤷🏿♂️so I guess sometimes u get lucky with rope chain
LilgusFTT 💎💎💎
Was your hollow rope 10kt or 14kt?
Just wanted to add some insight from a person who ONLY wears chains when going out. I do not regularly wear chains on a daily basis. i don’t like the feeling of things on my neck. I buy Hollow Chains. i have a 3mm hollow rope chain i bought 6 years ago. i paid $180 (gold was cheaper back then). i threw a a solid gold jesus piece on it. why? to add weight to the chain when i wore it. i also have a 5mm hollow gold cuban that i bought 2 years ago from the mall..i only paid $400 for it. i do not recall the exact gram weight ( i think 22grams) and it is heavy enough to wear plain. it is still in good shape.
moral of this is: fuck what others think, do you. Hollow is perfectly fine for an occasional jewelry wearer. still get compliments on my chains. Also take care of your stuff and it WILL last. at least it’s not gold filled, gold plated, gold dipped, gold chopped, gold smeared....yeah.
Thanks will be buying a hollow 4mm rope and put my pendant on it to make it heavy
Gold filled is basically a hollow piece with a heavier silver core, which is better imo 🤷♂️
Hey man! Can you do a video overview of all chain styles? I'm sure a lot of people would love a comparison on wheat chains vs ropes, cubans, box etc and might help me buy a chain from your store ;)
I now have a 10mm. 10k. Hollow rope bracelet. Weighs around 13.45 grams. Looks and feels great. Get lots of compliments. However i don't wear it all the time , paid 430.00 bucks. Just bought another 10k rope bracelet 5mm solid bracelet feels better against the skin than the hollow one. I mix my jewelry so , I've got the best of both..
subsribed automatically !! and looking forward to purchasing gold from a reputable small businesss owner as you are my man!! ALOHA from Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii!!
Late, but tuning in as always! Have a good day everyone!
I’ve had no problems with my 3mm rope wear it everyday with a cross pendant I love it
@Jacoje I wanna buy a 3mm Gold Chain from you, but I’m not sure if they’re hollow or plated. I’ve been saving up for a good chain but I’m not sure where to get em from, Im looking for a pure 14k gold rope chain around 20-22’in
Jacoje keep up the awesome videos💯🔥🔥 I can't wait to purchase a chain from your website soon👌
Do a hollow vs semi hollow or semi solid. I always been told chains were semi hollow/solid and I don't know if it's worth buying. I had a hollow and it's not worth it at all.
So I was gifted a real 18k hollow chain. It’s very light but real. What do you recommend I do with it? Do you suggest we sell it?
Wow you're right! I took my hollow bracelet to 2 jewelers just yesterday to get it sold and 1 of the jeweler told me it will cost me more to fix then what I paid from. He said it's difficult to solid together because it's hollow. The other jeweler he said nope he can't solid it together but I can trade it in. Thanks for the infor. It was an old bracelet I bought when I didn't know nothing about gold then lol
It wouldn't really cost more. They just didn't want to work on it
Hi I was wondering does this also apply for sliver ropes chains as well? I saw a long and thick rope chain but don't know if its worth it. Please any and all are welcome.Thanks.
I prefer to the hollow because its cheaper as long as its not fake one
i have a 6mm 32 inch solid staninless steel rope chain and a 6mm 18k yellow gold 26 inch solid rope chain and i love them both
I bought a hollow rope chain in Russia, they call it 585. I think it means the gold is 14k. They use some stronger metal in the alloy besides copper, I have snagged the chain on my shirt several times and not broke it. it is only about 6.5 grams.
So not every rope chain is hollow? I always thought that this kind of chain(rope chain) is hollow, some juweler from Antwerpen told me that and showed me only hollow rope chains, im now having a magnum gold chain are you known with that type of chain?
thanks for the advice i was just looking at a rope chain but realised it is a hollow so will hold out for a solid one or even a franco
So I was on the fence....
20" 10kt SOLID Fiagro for $800
Or
22" 10kt HOLLOW Figaro for $250 from Walmart.
I had already put money down on the solid chain at a local pawnshop. Then saw the hollow chain at Walmart that's 2" longer and $550 cheaper! The 20" solid weighs 21.3 grams. I dont know what the hollow weighs. But I want to wear it forever (I'm 32) so I'm betting 30+ years of wear on it. Jacoje convinced me to STAY SOLID! Thanks bro
I just received my 3.5 mm 24 in rope chain and I have to say I cannot be happier
I love how thick your chains look I will get there one day
3:25 left chain necklace for 14k gold, but is there real Macy’s jewelry right? If not pure gold? Please tell me, thanks
My homeboy gave me his hollow 10k Rope chain because he owed me some money around the time I brought my first Jacoje chain....I wore it 2 days and couldn't stand it and gave it to my little brother😂😂😂😂
10k? What he owe you 30 bucks?
Jon BERTOCCHI $50 actually, close.
@@mxbblife_mu nice thats about the right worth.
Jonathan Godinez that’s not saying much... that’s like saying your car goes for a lot at a dealership
I Feel Like Yeezus facts
Where is a location that is common to find in most areas that sell good 14kt solid rope chains ?
Moral of the story: you get what you paid for. I learned my lesson when I was 15 and got $200 for my birthday and the first thing I bought was this little hollow 3mm 22" rope chain for something like $110. Thing snapped after 2 days of wearing it
Literally just had a 10ct chain break because I had a heavy 14ct pendant on it, so sad. This video happened one week late. Hahah just kidding, you’re the man homie. Keep making videos
how heavy was the chain and how heavy was the pendant?
Hello I'm in high school and i want a chain but i go through a scanner everyday what karat chain should i get so i don't go off in the scanner?
Just to ask how much for 14k 26in rope yellow rose and white...
To braid
My main concern with all necklaces is the weight, being someone with neck problems, thanks to working on computer for decades. If hollow is not good, is there other options for chains you could recommend? A naturally light metal? Is there such a thing?
Just go with a smaller mm buy solid don't get caught in the trap I have bone spurs in my neck and I personally can wear up to a 90 grm. Chain comfortable as long as I don't have a pendant heavier than 50 grams. With it
I know this is about hollow ropes but are all the moon cut chains hollow aswell or what I’m confused ? Can they be solid or not, an also are they alright to wear everyday?
The Realist' If you’re talking about moon cut ball chains, like the ones Braden recently made a video about, they are solid. But personally, I don’t recommend wearing them everyday. The connection between the balls isn’t very strong. Trust me, I’m speaking from experience... lol.
No One thank you , however I believe they are hollow because when I looked on his site the 5mm (the biggest mm there is on site) is only 12 grams !! Which leads me to believe that they are indeed hollow chains. Thanks for replying
The Realist' Ah. I just checked. You’re absolutely right. I’m surprised there’s a hollow chain on his website, he usually swears by solid ones. I guess that makes sense, otherwise they would get pretty heavy. Anyway, then yeah, I *definitely* don’t recommend wearing it everyday lol.
Smash smash smashhhhh as always Braden great info. My story goes went to all the "name"brand stores none could answer any?s truthfully did my research came across jacoje reached out to Braden here am 2 6mm SOLID ROPES and a 3mm heavylink .getting ready for next custom piece from jacoje 👍👍👍👍🙂
Richard Muga Jr that’s what’s up dude! 🤣🤣
How can you spot a hollow rope chain? Is it only if it’s like over 4mm to be easy to spot?
What about a 7.5mm semi hollow chain? Wouldn’t that be more durable compared to a 5mm?
question my gold 14k rope chain a significant amount of times and I soldered it but can I sell it for a good price still?
Is the gold rope diamond cut chains he sells are hollow or solid ?
Great job 👍
Plz do a video about hollow Miami cuban vs solid
My first chain was a hollow rope. I loved it. Could be a good starter chain for sure. Just as a chain for a night out. But like the man said. Ince it breaks. All you have really is some gold for sail. Just be careful and don't do anything to crazy and I think you will be fine.
gracias
Man I got a hollow rope one time and I was cleaning it and it broke I was sooooo mad
Lol
How random that I actually returned a hollow rope today to put towards a solid 3mm rope from Jacoje, then this video is posted!
Where could I get this same 5mm hollow gold rope chain shown in the video?
Yeah I agree on the fixing a hollow chain point you had it in facts does not look the same they will either give you a cheap loop that connects the two pieces which won’t mess with the appearance of the rope other than the loop that connects it or they stench the chain and burn the two pieces together and that makes your chain longer than originally intended and it looks terrible like two wires tied together
If you understand the responsibility that come with hollow, then it’s a good purchase, it’s not fake gold
You always have to Weigh your jewelry so you know what your getting. Basically gold is money so you measure the amount of weight. Alway folks, if the store doesn't weigh or have a scale its not a real jewelry store.
durability yes...clasps usually break first on me whats up with a claspless chain jacoje
Ok so I got this gold Figaro chain from my grandma in Mexico and I saw the only marking on it was GA01 and I couldn't find anything online can someone tell me what the marking means?
I think, and this is from a quick google search, its less than 10k of gold
Keep making videos like these Braden. And please please post pics more often of your Instagram lol. Keep bossing.
Bro what chains you got on this video, i see the you have em on every video, what are the specs of each of them?
2 of them are 5.5mm flat curb links 22" long. He talks about them in the flat curb video, he wears them daily.
Dont say hallow is no good or you cant fix it. I bought an 18k hollow out in Qatar and its been 2 years going strong and daily use with no damage. 18k is much softer than the usual gold chains. Maybe i got lucky or its the fact that I don't let how tug on it.
My first chain was hollow, knew nothing about gold. Never again, It broke so easily and looks so faded now.
I'm glad I read this
Real gold will not fade
@@256NATO ong, probably was plated not hollow
@@sebasduran7394 true
it might break easy, but looks faded now makes no sense, unless they also sold you fake gold
What’s the difference between a hollow rope chain and other hollow chains???
Could you do a video on the hollow Cuban links?
About How long would a solid 3 mm 14k rope chain last without breaking or oxidizing with careful use? Also how durable is a solid rope chain compared to a solid Cuban or any other chain? Love the vids keep it up
Luke Luecke It depends on how you treat it.
Ropes can be durable if they are made well and alloyed correctly the cuban will be much stronger you should see how a rope chain is made. Not enough people learn how the process of their chains are done you can find vids right here on UA-cam for that but in today's manufacturing chains are kinda crappy unless it's handmade that's what you pay for that's the premium
Good advice 🙏 man
Ropes are always nice! Solid ones... 👍
How long do your shipments take to Mississippi??
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What’s the best chain to wear everyday and keep for a really long time like how grandpas pass on chains to there grankids
its 8 months late but id go with a thicker rope maybe like a 5 or 6 mm solid of course.
Are they less likely to break if 10k?
@JACOJE LYNX Hey I'm a big fan I love ur jewelry a lot I going to eventually get the dollar bill pendant
You make me happy I decided to get 4mm SOLID white gold instead of a 6mm hollow
Good choice plus with whit gold it's a bit sturdier because of the other alloys in it
I bought a hallow figaro chain, i didnt know anything about gold and it was my first chain. I was disappointed when learning more about gold because i got ripped off by the fancy jewelry store. Ive had it 4months now, ive slept w it on accident, showered w it, its my daily chain no complaints but yes it feels weak. I dented it on purpose just from being curious on what hallow was smash
What length do you recommend for a 2mm Franco for a person like me being 5’11
24'
I don’t have experience with hollow rope chains, but I bought a hollow figaro chain from a big retailer. It broke 3 times on me and I had a diamond pendant luckily I didn’t lose it so I sold it as scrap and bought me a flat curb. It really isn’t worth it just save up for the solid piece. Peace ✌️
I hope you read this. How much is a 14k 26" hollow rope chain worth? I think I might of got bit by a snake.
I have to concur...avoid hollow chains. I had a hollow bracelet a while back and it just looked oddly puffy...I wore it pretty much daily and it got a number of weird dents on it and overall looked cheap. Not to mention a hollow chain/bracelet will FEEL cheap and move in an unnatural way because the lack of proper weight for the size.
This answer right here. You'll never accidentally smush a solid chain, however I have a hollow cuban that has a nice deep valley dent in one of the links because I closed it in the car door once.
Hey are cc payment options up on the website? Or is it just PayPal
Next week I should have CC back
Always stay solid. Smash that like button 👍👍
There is not wrong with hollow chains
I want that pendant from his home page that looks like the saints logo
Da a video to know if our getting ripped of in the price of a hollow rope chain as I know they can tell you they are charging for a lager you get me
Solid gold is the way to go until some hits that SNATCH SNATCH SNATCH SNAAASHHHH button
Nice video!
hi, i just buy 22k gold rope chain with 20" and 13.33g.. is this good with 4mm thick..
Hollow
If it ain't jacoje it aint ishhhh smash 👊
Hey Braden how do you feel about gold grillz? Just got one last week.
Solid all day 💪🏽
I have an Italian sterling silver hollow rope chain and I only wear it at school
Damn didn't even know they made hollow silver chains. Silver is 30x less than gold and they still be hollowness it out smh I love silver I got 3oz of 925 jewlery from bracelets and chains to rings and pendants
I would rather spend money and buy a solid rope. You cannot go wrong with a solid Jacoje rope chain.