gold chain

When the production of gold chains began is a question that is as difficult to answer as it is to understand where the chain begins and where it ends. Chains have long been the property of wealthy people, they adorned the hands and necks of men and women, and they were made exclusively by hand, because no machine production initially existed.

Most often, gold or silver was used to make chains. First, the metal was melted, then pulled into a wire, and rings of various shapes were twisted from it. After that, all links were connected, soldered, rolled and polished by hand. As in the past, so in our days, the finished piece of jewelry is a work of the highest class.

In the modern production of gold chains, machines are involved that allow them to be made in a wide variety of shapes. Such products are distinguished by perfection and intricacy, but they do not have such value as handmade.

The golden thread around the neck always looked elegant, it can also be worn on the wrist, you can even decorate the leg with a chain. Optionally, a chain made of this precious metal can be complemented with an ornament in the form of a pendant, cross or pendant. And when making your choice, you need to know some selection criteria:

If the gold is blown, then the chain will look more voluminous, and at the same time cost relatively inexpensively compared to a chain of the same volume made of unblown gold. But it should be borne in mind that blown gold cannot always be repaired if necessary, and the product itself can break faster, so you need to weigh the pros and cons and only then make your choice.

A thick gold chain is considered more status, but you can’t hang a pendant on it - it will look much better on a thin product. In this regard, girls who plan to wear a chain with a cross or a pendant are advised to choose thinner jewelry, and the chain for muscular guys should be thick enough.

A women's gold chain for a closed evening dress should have a short length, like a necklace, but if the chest is half open, then a longer chain will do. On men, such products look best in medium sizes.

It depends on the purpose for which you purchase this product. To wear a pectoral cross? Then you should not choose any bright and flashy models, in this case weaving according to the standard type will be the best choice. If the chain will be worn as a separate piece of jewelry, something more extravagant will do.For example, for a guy, beautiful products with chain weaving will be an excellent choice, and for ladies, something that is more feminine.

It is important that the chain attachment is smooth enough to not snag on your clothing. In addition, there should be no difficulty with its fastening and unfastening.

The most popular option among buyers is a sample of 585. This gold is not very soft, and its percentage in the product is more than half - 58.5. it will be soft, bending and breaking quickly.

The sample determines how durable the product will be. A different test is put on gold chains, and this depends on the content of the precious metal in the alloy - the higher its percentage, the less durable the chain will be. Therefore, the 375 test is much stronger than the popular 585 or 583.

Most often, consumers are offered a choice between 585 and 750 fineness, and Russians most often stop at 585 fineness - both the quality is good and the price is suitable, despite the fact that there are more impurities in such jewelry than in 750th fineness.

If we talk about pure gold, then it is impractical for constant wear - deformation and scratches cannot be avoided. And with impurities from silver, palladium, nickel, zinc and copper, the alloy becomes stronger. A 750 sample contains only 25% of such additives.

If there is a desire to purchase a gold chain, but funds do not allow it, then choose gilding, but remember that the coating has the ability to wear out, and therefore such jewelry will not last you for a long time.

Gold chains are solid and hollow inside.If the body of the product is filled with metal, then this is a cast chain, and this becomes clear from its weight. Such a product will be durable and strong, it can be worn every day and, if necessary, can be easily repaired. The disadvantage is the high cost.

The weight of hollow products is small, hence their relatively low cost. But there is no question of durability and strength in this case. Before going to bed, the product must be removed, and it is also not suitable for children to wear, because they are unlikely to be able to take care of the product.

Product quality is very important

For example, a high-quality smooth chain is ideal for wearing with a pendant, because in this case there will be no constant clinging. You can’t call such a quality chain that looks massive and seems to weigh almost 100 grams in it, and the price is lower than the usual smooth chain. The voids inside the product threaten with permanent deformations and breakages, and polishing, if necessary, will become a real problem.

Wearing a gold chain has always been popular - this is both an addition to the image and an emphasis on the status of a person. It has long been noticed that as soon as spring comes, the demand for gold chains in jewelry stores increases. And this is quite understandable - the clothes become light, the necks are exposed, and these jewelry shining in the sun look great on them.

Everyone is not indifferent to jewelry, and it is normal for a woman when her jewelry box contains 5 rings, several pairs of earrings and a pair of chains (not very wide - 3 mm, maximum - 5).And the men's jewelry arsenal, as a rule, consists of several gold chains, each of which is necessarily wide, and the types of weaving are different.

The type of weaving depends on how easily the gold thread gets tangled and how easily it breaks. For example, a chain with herringbone or omega weaving is easily confused or twisted. Problems in this regard will be with the weaving of the "snake". These are constant clinging to clothes, constant tangling, and even then try to unravel and do not break.

The type of weaving is very important. He is chosen according to his style, his preferences and according to whether the jewelry will be worn with or without a pendant. For additional weight, the chain must be strong enough.

The spikelet technique or Persian weaving are durable and flexible products, they are suitable for wearing a pendant. A suitable option in this sense would be a marine version of weaving, anchor (especially double, which uses a double oval-shaped wheel), armored, "tow", and also "figaro".

It’s hard to say which is better, because for a young lady, for example, a thin chain with a heart will be an excellent choice, and a solid “uncle” will suit a thick massive men’s chain that will emphasize his status.

More about some types of weaving:

The links of such a chain have a square or rectangular shape. "Venetian" is called double, triple and so on, depending on how many gold links are woven in one block.

This type of weaving is also called "belzer". Here the links are not oval, as is most often found - their shape is round. This weaving has another name associated with the Chopard fashion house, which actively uses this weaving technique - “chopard”.

The advantage of weaving "pharaoh" is in its technology. This is the most durable and reliable link connection. The decoration is durable and resistant to abrasion between the sections of the links. This technology is suitable for both women's jewelry and men's. The pattern looks very rich, and the product can be worn as a separate piece of jewelry, or in combination with any pendant.

Such a beautiful name has an armored twist (one of its varieties) - these are fantasy chains. The links are connected to each other in series, polished on each side and receive a diamond cut. Weaving turns out to be voluminous, refined, with an openwork twist and with links that have a complex weave.

Of course, each buyer decides for himself which gold chain to choose. Jewelry is both purely feminine and masculine, and there are also universal ones. But men, as a rule, choose weaving more impressive and bulky in appearance - "Bismarck", and women traditionally give their preference to elegant chain models.

For example, chains for wearing on a woman’s hand are most often chosen in such a style as “lava”, “nonna”, “singapore”, but there are other, primordially female modifications. As for universal products, the most common option is “anchor”. The chain for a child should have a sufficiently dense weave of the “snake” type, you can also replace it with jewelry leather or rubber cord.

When buying a chain of gold, you should check how its lock works. The most reliable is the lobster clasp. It is strong enough and will not unfasten, even if you sharply pull the chain.Many products have a lock in the form of a ring with a spring, they are inexpensive, but they do not differ in reliability, at least they are very far from “lobsters”.

Self-interested people have always been and are, and they cannot help but profit from replacing gold jewelry with counterfeit metal. Fake gold or cheap gilded metal is sometimes not so easy to distinguish from gold items. They can be identical in weight to gold, and look no worse, but the gilding will soon be erased and only then will it become clear that the product is a fake.

How not to fall for the bait of such businessmen and not throw away a decent amount for a penny product? To understand whether the real gold chain is in front of you or a fake one, some simple rules will help:

• Marking. This is what you should pay attention to first of all. The product must necessarily have a test, which determines the purity of the alloy from which it is made. For our country, samples 375, 500, 583, 585, 750, 958 are considered generally accepted, and imported products are marked as follows: 9K, 12K, 14K, 18K, and 23K.

• If you have such an opportunity, it is best to check the chain for authenticity by consulting with an experienced jeweler. There is usually no charge for this service.

• Take a magnifying glass and carefully look through it at the clasp. If the chain is gilded, this can be seen at the junction of the rings of the chain with the clasp. And if the work is sloppy, then this can be seen without a magnifying glass. If such a check led to the discovery of black or green blotches in this place, keep in mind that this is probably not gold in front of you.

Usually manufacturers make chains, focusing on the same length standard.An ornament made of any material is always a multiple of five in length.

If a girl has small breasts, she needs a longer chain, and if a lady has voluminous shapes, then it is better for her to buy a short chain.

The shortest length, which is recommended for both a slender woman and a thin man, is 35-40 cm. Products 45-50 cm long are considered a universal option for men and women of any build.

For those who prefer maxi jewelry, a long chain (55-60 cm) is the best choice, but this length of gold chains is not so common in jewelry stores.

The sizes are also determined by other parameters, for example, by the type of face. For example, if the links in the product are long and oblong, then such a chain is suitable for a girl with a round face. And if a fashionista or fashionista has a square-type face, delicate chains with round links will be the best option for them.

In addition, you can choose a pendant for the chain in accordance with the color of the eyes, for example, a blue-eyed beauty will suit a pendant with jasper.

Are there any special rules to follow when wearing a gold chain? In principle, this product belongs to the universal ones, because it can decorate almost any style of your clothes, except that it will be inappropriate with a sports outfit. A gold chain is the only, or almost the only, piece of jewelry that is acceptable for any, even the most strict, dress code. But still, there are restrictions on wearing chains:

• If they are too massive and expensive, then on a fragile young girl they will be completely out of place. She will look much better wearing a thin gold chain with a coin, with a drop or, for example, with an angel.But for a lady of mature age, it is quite acceptable to put on a massive piece of jewelry or wear two chains for greater expressiveness and giving luxury to even the most discreet outfit.
• A chain consisting of small links will decorate any clothes, and larger links can emphasize the extravagance and brightness of a person’s style and image. A chain with stars can be worn as a waist strap - this is an original version, the only question is whether the length is suitable.
• In ribbon jewelry chains, the links are 3-5 rings connected perpendicularly. These are very cute and romantic jewelry and are suitable as jewelry not only for young girls, but also for older women. Owning such a chain means being self-confident, feeling light and always feeling young.
• There are also unique black gold chains - with the addition of cobalt, ruthenium and chromium, but such black gold jewelry is the prerogative of men only.

In the online store "Rozetka" you can choose a gold chain according to all the parameters you need at any time of the day or night.

According to stylists, this year is the peak for neck jewelry. What exactly is in fashion right now?

The necklace can be quite massive, best suited to monochromatic things, while the necklace is different in color and focuses on itself. Looks great on a thin blouse or shirt, suitable for a light dress.

Unusually shaped stylish pendants. Their design is a variety of geometric shapes and weaves.

Such jewelry, a variety of colors, is attached to chains and laces. When making such flowers, manufacturers work with fabric or leather.

Very fashionable and very original pendants that will be another hit of 2017. They can be either metal or made of any other material.

That's right - just a chain, but not one, but several chains, put on by several levels. Chains with inserts, consisting of gold, silver and black chains, have an excellent look.

The fashion for these original jewelry came in the spring of 2017. The collar is made of metal, it is put on the neck above the clavicles.

Preference is given to products in the theme of which there are animals and plants. The best pendants are wooden and stone necklaces.

Branded manufacturers will also please with products, here are the names of some of them:

The craftsmen of this company in their production use more than 20 options for weaving chains, using wire of different thickness for this. Products are available for both women and men. So that the decoration does not interfere during active games, it is better for the child to choose a leather or rubber lace with silver or gold.

The key to the success of this company is manual work. Such unique products appear here thanks to the efforts of true professionals in their field - chain binders.

Gold chains are a branded jewelry of a famous brand. In the classic version, the chain is made with a heart pendant and a key with the manufacturer's initials.

These are exclusive massive chains for men. The latest trend is an unusual massive enameled chain - very effective in order to emphasize the status of the wearer.

Jewelry, just like costume jewelry, is always elegance. A chain made by an Italian master is always a light and openwork item.Jewelry processing of such products is carried out according to a specific technology, the secret of which is passed between masters from century to century.

A gold item, before it hits the counter, is necessarily checked and branded by Verkhne-Volzhsk specialists from the State Chamber for Assay Supervision. So only high-quality gold chains from Armenia appear on sale.

Rollo gold chains are distinguished by their simplicity and popularity. These are sophisticated and noble models that are affordable for the average buyer.

This is a chain of a very unusual design, and is called so because of its shape. The style of art such as Baroque is associated with contrast, dynamism and the desire for greatness. So the weaving of gold chains "Rocco-Baroque" is distinguished by confidence, striving for the ideal and firmness.

Fashion for jewelry has earned a lot of rave reviews. Buyers note a greater choice of products (gold, silver, platinum). They are presented both with natural stones and in cheaper versions - these are leather jewelry, beads, beads, etc.

Many buyers are grateful to the designers for their imagination and for being able to choose from such a huge variety of shapes.