An ounce of gold costs $1,700 today, but even the most high-end Cuban links are mixed with something else. Gold itself is a very soft material -- typically too soft to be made into jewelry on its own.

Holman, mild-mannered by nature, had a thick gold cuban chain around his neck with a Tiger head displayed prominently at the bottom of the necklace. The jewelry was noticeable enough to where it ...

Cuban links, Miami, jewelryCampos explains the manufacturing process: first the chain mold is put in an oven. The links are then sanded to achieve a hammered look — one of the details that makes ...