Types of weaving chains

Buying a piece of jewelry is not an easy task and should not be treated casually. A ring, earrings, chain or bracelet is bought, as a rule, for a long time - therefore, it should not only please the eye, but also be of high quality.

As a rule, chains are universal accessories, both for women and men. Authentic and stylish, it's perfect for a night out, office or study. Chains are often supplemented with pendants - hearts, stars, various signs, crosses are worn on them. However, the main criterion for distinguishing chains has always been weaving.

There is a huge amount of weaving jewelry. And if earlier chains were woven by hand by people, now this business has been brought to automatism by high-quality machines. But, of course, handmade jewelry is still highly valued – and just as expensive. However, the machine method has its advantages - the products that came off the assembly line are lighter in weight and more diverse in patterns.

Gold chains are rightfully considered the most popular among fashionistas and their gentlemen. The reason for this can be considered the material - gold, white, yellow, pink, green and even blue.

There are a lot of types of weaving gold chains - and such a variety will help everyone choose something to their liking.. Let's take a closer look.

Bismarck weaving, sometimes referred to as Kaiser, is considered a sophisticated technology. However, it is no less common. As a rule, this weaving allows you to create paths from links in two or more rows.

Jewelry weaving "Bismarck" - the real leaders in the market of chains. They are also divided into several subspecies - in the form of weaving.

• round weave. It is a huge number of rounded links intertwined with each other. As a rule, it has large volumes and therefore is most popular with men. It is also called Royal, Roman and Imperial, which undoubtedly emphasizes the status of such jewelry. If we consider a chain up to 50 cm long, then its weight will be about 14 g, up to 20 - about 9 g.

• Brook. Often compared with smooth waves, for which it got its name. Rounded, slightly elongated links smoothly flow into each other. It is carried out both manually and on machines. Unlike round weaving, the brook, although it has a voluminous appearance, is not at all heavy - therefore it is equally popular with both women and men. Most importantly, it's affordable.

• Flat. Classic Bismarck variant; the link here is twisted twice in a spiral.

• Triple. Unlike the classic flat, the links here have three turns in a spiral.

• Python. It has become popular lately, mainly among women, and is almost always made by hand. Represents three rows of thin openwork, the word lace, links connected to each other. Ideal for social events or dates.Also weaving Python can be found under the names Italian, American, Caprice and Pharaoh.

• Byzantine weaving. It belongs to the highest class jewelry and, in turn, is divided into several types according to the shape of the product. Weaving Byzantium is performed from links in the form of a "eight" (or "infinity"). They are intertwined and create different patterns - depending on the location of each link and the designer's imagination. Weaving is popular both for making chains and full-bodied jewelry of any size. A real royal decoration.

• Spikelet or Celtic knot. In many ways, it is similar to the previous weaving - especially in terms of its characteristics, but it does not look so rich, it is simpler.

• Cardinal. One of the most difficult weaves, but also one of the most durable and refined. It is made from round, oval and square links in three or four rows. Especially popular with men, women - a little less.

• Fox tail, or Christmas tree. Thin, openwork weaves of oval, square or round links, the main thing is the same size. The links here are directed opposite to each other. The chains shimmer and shine in the sun, like a cobweb. It is used in the manufacture of both thin elegant chains and massive ones. Up to 50 cm long, strong and dense.

• Arabic. It has an active brilliance, which many jewelers complement with diamond cutting and blackening. The elements here are round, rounded shapes and stacked in two or more rows. Weaving is named so because of the similarity with the Arabic alphabet (coarse calico). It is made both in the mass segment and manually.

• Springel-like. The thickness of the links is slightly greater than the width, which indicates the shape of the links - an oval. Double or triple.

• Moscow. It has a perfectly smooth surface and does not cling to clothes or hair, it is pleasant when worn on bare skin. The manufacturing technology is simple - the metal is twisted into links and assembled into a chain, soldered, special attention is paid to alignment.

• Royal. It is considered one of the most exquisite due to its ornate weaving - some of the links may seem like small crowns.

• Turtle. It is rightfully considered the most impractical weave for gold chains. These turtles look beautiful on women's hands, of course, but that's bad luck - because of the plates on the links, they will cling to hair and clothes. As a result, you will get a puff, and if you move unsuccessfully, you can break the jewelry.

Perhaps the second most popular chain weaving. Its main feature is the principle of polishing and connecting the links. It is here like an anchor chain - the even links are located in one plane, and the odd ones, respectively, in the other.

Like Bismarck, there are several varieties:

• Knitted weave. The links in this case fit snugly together, which provide simply unimaginable density and strength, the gaps are minimal. These chains are voluminous and impressive, therefore they are especially popular with men. But if you add a couple of thin links to the jewelry, then it will become a good option for a lady.

• Italian Bismarck. Despite the obvious similarity of the names with the classic Bismarck, in fact, this weaving is more correctly attributed to the anchor. These are two or more chains connected into one on a braided ribbon motif. As a result, you can get both a narrow chain and a wide one, depending on the number of initial chains.

• sea ​​anchor. It is distinguished by its jumpers between the links, which undoubtedly brings to mind the idea of ​​a real anchor chain from a huge sea ship. One of the most durable weaves - among all varieties, it is not without reason that it is so named. Jumpers protect the chain from deformation and breakage. Made from both gold and silver.

1. Bastille. The main feature of this weaving is the double oval links, which are connected in pairs perpendicularly. Products are voluminous - they look strictly and stylishly, they are perfect for men. They do not need any additional accessories - they are completely independent.

• Rollo (belzer), shepard (from the name of the famous Swiss fashion house Chopard). They differ from all other anchor weaves in the form of links - they are perfectly round. They can be narrow or wide.

• Garibaldi. The links are connected in twos. Named after the Italian spouses Giuseppe and Anita Garibaldi.

• Venetian weaving. The links are thin, rectangular or square, woven into a block. Venetian, made by hand, is especially valued - since it is not so easy to make it. Distinguish between straight and curved.

• The anchor rhombus is a perpendicularly connected diamond-shaped links.

• double anchor differs in that it uses double oval rings.

• Cord weaving. Something like knitting. Several links here are dragged through two or three links - just like loops in some stylish scarf. It is not difficult to guess that the chains made in this weaving are twisted or in a wavy and stepped pattern.

• Giotto. A purely feminine weaving technique, made from large, but thin links. It is a modification of the rollo (shepard).Surprisingly light, literally weightless - ideal for thin female necks. This weave jewelry is easy to care for and durable. By the way, in Russia Giotto is often called a curtain.

• Fancy anchor weaving - an ideal option for those who want to stand out, shine, so to speak. At first glance, you can’t say that they are part of the anchor weaving. Designers create jewelry based on classic anchor weaving, but they also add their own imagination here, combine various forms - for example, diamond-shaped and round links can be connected in one chain, or made from different materials, even with the addition of beads. The most popular subspecies of this weave are wavy aurora and Hawaiian with paired links of unusual shapes. Ideal for extravagant personalities, mostly female.

Especially popular in the manufacture of chains. Here the links are located in the same plane - which gives the product extraordinary smoothness and strength. Many people compare this weaving with chain mail-shell, which explains the name.

• Nona (let's say the spelling Nona). It differs in that a diamond face is necessarily applied to the chains of this weaving. As a result - an extraordinary brilliance under the sun, as well as strength. It got its name from the Italian phrase maglia della nonna - which means "grandmother's weaving".

• Figaro (Cartier - in honor of one of the famous fashion houses). As in the popular song of the same name about "here" and "there", the links here alternate - in size and shape.

• Persian chain mail. Dense weaving from rounded links, put on large rings, then interconnected.A bracelet or chain of this weaving can be made even at home on your own, if only there is patience and desire.

• Love (from English "love" - ​​love). It is easy to guess that the links here look like hearts. A great option for a gift for a girl on Valentine's Day, Christmas, Birthday or any other holiday. Light, literally airy.

• Armor parallel. When weaving, two golden links are taken and intertwined together in the same plane.

• Snail, or paperclip. Links twisted into a spiral, which together look like the shell of this mollusk.

• Weave Cobra ("Snake"). It differs from its counterparts in a clear contour of the joints and the continuity of weaving. However, you should not bend - there is a possibility of creases. An ideal business option for both the weak half of humanity and the strong. The alternative is Tondo.

• Braid, or French braid. These are two or three Cobras intertwined. Weaving is complex, and its price is correspondingly high - especially when it comes to manual labor.

• Weaving Rope ("Flagellum"). It consists of small links tightly connected to each other in the same tourniquet. As a rule, jewelry from this weaving is universal - you can hang a couple of pendants, a cross on them, or simply complement a stylish look.

It is also worth considering the weaving "Pearl". It cannot be classified as any type of weaving, since, in fact, links in the form of volumetric balls are strung on a thread - which is more like assembling a necklace than weaving.

The least popular weaves, which you can even ignore when choosing, include weaving: Anaconda, Lord, Scorpio, Corn, Greek weaving, Ramses, Malvina, Crab, Serpentine ... All of them are great inferior in terms of characteristics and quality to those presented above, and also extremely rare.

There are three types of chain manufacturing - manual assembly, machine and stamping. This, however, does not mean that any chain can be made in any way - some are created only by machine labor (usually thin light chains), and others only by hand, for example, certain types of Bismarck. The stamping twisted chain has a variety of fantasy forms of links, and is voluminous to the touch. Each type of manufacturing has its pros and cons, certain features.

Machine knitting allows you to create very light, virtually weightless chains using chain knitting machines. The approximate labor productivity of a typical machine is 600 links per minute. The quality of such a chain depends on the correct observance of the technology - from the temperature regime to the quality of the material.

Here, the reliability and quality of the chain is explained by the hands of a master jeweler and his experience. Much also depends on the correct selection of tools and materials. Of course, hand knitting takes much more time than the same machine knitting or stamping, but the final version will also differ for the better. There are, of course, obvious disadvantages - for example, easy stretching of the links. To prevent stretching, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the carabiner. It is best if it is attached to a non-soldered link - in this case, it will be easier for a specialist to fix the problem.

The main difference from other types of chain manufacturing is that in stamping, the links are threaded into each other. This is the simplest and cheapest technology, as well as the most short-lived and brittle, the chains made using the stamping technique are easily deformed. This is because they are not cast. It is not recommended to buy them, but, nevertheless, if you decide to buy such a chain around your neck, then at least take it off before going to bed.

Otherwise, hollow chains are called puffy. They are ideal for everyday wear, as they are durable and do not deform. The main feature is the size. Hollow chains look very large, even massive - which is now in fashion. However, despite such bulkiness, they are not at all heavy, as they are empty inside. The process of their manufacture should be considered separately.

At first, everything is as in ordinary production - rolling (thinning), firing and soldering. The effect of emptiness inside is achieved using a base metal core. As a result, a seam is formed, but, as a rule, it is always invisible for competent craftsmen. It is worth wearing these chains as carefully as possible, because if the link breaks, it is almost impossible to restore it.

To help you choose a chain or any other product, reviews from other buyers will help. As a rule, they differ from the descriptions and words of the sales assistant declared by the manufacturer on the website. Reviews are always true, so they can be trusted. We have compiled for you a short overview of all the reviews on different models, including exclusive ones.

Jewelry from the French house Cartier, founded in the 19th century. This fashion house produces not only chains, but also rings, bracelets and even watches.And all their offspring can rightfully be called exclusive. They are valued both by ladies of high society (French women, as you know, are still fashionistas), and by women with an average income. Prices for products from this fashion brand start at five thousand rubles. But, as the ladies say, the quality here does not depend on the price - after all, this is a well-known fashion house that needs to maintain its reputation.

If we analyze the models separately, then Maillon Panthere is very symbolic, since this animal is the symbol of the house.

Cartier boutiques are available in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, as well as in Western Europe and Asia.

The Swiss fashion house Chopard is known for its weaving, which we talked about earlier - shepard, in other words - rollo. This is its main striking difference from all other houses, so if you want a rollo weaving chain, contact this particular brand. Women pay special attention to the talking names of Happy Diamonds models, as well as IMPERIALE - a real exclusive.

Rocco-Baroque chains are very interesting. The name itself translates as "luxurious, superfluous", so they are ideal for any completely festive outings - on the red carpet or New Year's Eve. Women praise these chains for their beauty and amazing shine in the sun, and men for their durability and good service life.

Undoubtedly, jewelry has always been and is a sign of a person's wealth. High-ranking persons cannot go out without a watch worth several thousand euros, and their wives cannot go out without an original necklace or bracelet of no less value. But fashion is changing, and jewelry that was popular twenty years ago no longer means anything.It is in order to look stylish, expensive and rich that you need to follow the latest in jewelry.

The main trends in 2017 are freedom of choice. Yes, yes, real fashionistas are lucky - they can choose jewelry of any style, size and shape, whether it be earrings, rings or the same chains. The main thing is that the products are combined with the image, clothes, hair and makeup. Jewelry sets also do not lose their popularity - for example, drop earrings and thin flat chains.

However, you should pay attention to the color of the decoration. Designers dictate that this year warm colors will be especially popular - red, orange, but cold ones will not lose their popularity - you should take a closer look at pastel blues and greens. Do not bypass the classic black and white jewelry.

Despite the freedom of choice, voluminous decorations will have a separate chic - especially in winter and autumn. You can decorate with a pair of identical brooches gloves, a wide knitted scarf or a bracelet on an open wrist.

In summer or spring, we will talk about such forgotten phenomena as massive beads-balls and original bracelets for legs.