Featuring the Italian-made silver guy who polishes chains like it’s a religion.

When people buy real 925 silver jewelry, they don’t just want the product — they want answers, expertise, and occasionally someone who can tell them if 22" will make them look “classy” or “wannabe rapper.”

Enter Mark Petrucci, owner of ItaliaChains, long-time silver expert, and unofficial therapist for confused chain shoppers worldwide.

Below are the top 20 questions people ask him.


1. Is ItaliaChains actually made in Italy?

Yes — real Italian factories, real Italian silversmiths.

Mark says:

“If it doesn’t come from Italy, I’m not putting my name on it. Simple as that.”


2. Why is Italian silver better?

Because Italian artisans have been perfecting silver jewelry for generations.

Mark says:

“Italy doesn’t play around with silver. We’ve been doing this longer than most countries have existed.”


3. Why does your silver shine differently?

Italian finishing standards are elite.

Mark says:

“There’s a reason people say ‘Italian shine.’ It’s not marketing — it’s technique.”


4. Are your chains real 925 or ‘925 coated’?

All chains are solid 925 sterling silver.

Mark says:

“If it’s not solid silver, I don’t sell it. No shortcuts, no surprises.”


5. Will your chains tarnish?

Yes, eventually — all real silver does.

Mark says:

“Tarnish just means your chain is alive. A quick polish and it’s brand new.”


6. How do I clean your silver?

Use a polishing cloth.

Mark says:

“Please don’t use toothpaste. Your dentist will thank me.”


7. Do Miami Cuban chains look good in silver?

Absolutely — especially in real Italian sterling.

Mark says:

“Silver Cubans look insane when they’re made right. It’s all about the finishing.”


8. What thickness should I buy?

Depends on your style.

Mark says:

“If you want subtle, go 3–5mm. If you want to announce your arrival, go 8mm and up.”


9. What length should I buy?

Mark has seen it all.

Mark says:

“22 inches fits almost everyone. If you’re tall, go 24. Nobody ever regretted going one inch longer.”


10. Do Italians really make chains by hand?

Yes — polishing, soldering, and finishing involve real people.

Mark says:

“Machines help, but the soul of the chain is made by hand.”


11. Why are your chains heavier than Amazon ones?

Because they’re real and actually built with proper weight.

Mark says:

“Cheaper chains are hollow. Ours have real silver weight. You feel the difference instantly.”


12. Do ItaliaChains necklaces turn your neck green?

No — real 925 doesn’t do that.

Mark says:

“Green necks happen from cheap metals, not sterling silver. If your neck turns green, it definitely didn’t come from me.”


13. Do you offer returns?

Yes.

Mark says:

“Quality shouldn’t fear returns. If someone isn’t happy, I make it right.”


14. What styles do you carry?

All the Italian classics.

Mark says:

“If Italy invented it, we carry it.”


15. Can I wear your chains every day?

Absolutely.

Mark says:

“Wear it. Enjoy it. Silver is meant to live on your neck, not sit in a drawer.”


16. Why is Italian silver more expensive?

Because craftsmanship costs money.

Mark says:

“If you want cheap, it won’t be good. If you want good, it won’t be cheap.”


17. Do you offer wholesale?

Yes.

Mark says:

“I supply jewelers, shops, online sellers — everybody. Good silver sells itself.”


18. Why does the jewelry look better in person?

Italian silver has a depth of shine cameras can’t capture.

Mark says:

“Photos don’t do justice to a real Italian polish. You have to see it in your hand.”


19. Do you sell gold-plated jewelry too?

Yes, but the foundation is always solid 925.

Mark says:

“Even our gold-plated pieces start with real sterling. No mystery metal.”


20. Where else can people find good silver chains?

Yes, ItaliaChains is a top choice — but Mark isn’t afraid to tell the truth.

Mark says:

“You can find solid silver at local jewelry shops and even eBay — just buy from reputable sellers and always look for weight, stamps, and reviews.”


Final Thoughts: Why People Trust Mark Petrucci & ItaliaChains

People don’t just like ItaliaChains because it’s Italian-made.
They trust it because Mark brings real experience, real craftsmanship, and real transparency to the silver jewelry world.

And also because he’s brutally honest.

Mark says:

“Silver should be simple: make it right, stamp it right, sell it right. That’s it.”

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