1 definition by submarinescreendoor
a fake (expensive) chain worn to give the appearance of wealth while actually on a budget
named after the greenish tint that may be left on the skin by jewelry made of/containing more of a less expensive, but more reactive element like nickel, copper, or zinc, which can react with chemicals from the skin to stain it. This is in contrast to jewelry made from less reactive, but more expensive alloys or pure precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium), which don't react to skin oils/sweat as easily.
named after the greenish tint that may be left on the skin by jewelry made of/containing more of a less expensive, but more reactive element like nickel, copper, or zinc, which can react with chemicals from the skin to stain it. This is in contrast to jewelry made from less reactive, but more expensive alloys or pure precious metals (gold, silver, platinum, palladium), which don't react to skin oils/sweat as easily.
by submarinescreendoor June 30, 2023