Men's chain around the neck

A men's chain around the neck is considered a status and stylish accessory. No wonder the representatives of the strong half of humanity prefer it to other decorations. The modern jewelry market offers a huge number of chains for every taste and budget. Our article will help you determine what material to choose, how to choose the right size and model of jewelry. So, let's begin!

The main difference between the male chain and the female chain is its thickness. A thin elegant chain will be lost on the male neck, while a massive chain will look very organic on it and emphasize the masculinity of its owner. Also, men tend to wear shorter chains, while women may wear a very long chain, below the chest.

If you want to give a man a gift and decide to purchase a chain for this purpose, adhere to the following principles:

1. When choosing jewelry as a gift for a child or teenager, keep in mind that children's chains for boys are also better to get short and thick. A young fashionista must learn from childhood to wear the right accessories;
2. If your financial capabilities allow you to give a man an expensive gift, take a closer look at gold chains with stones. This is a very beautiful and unusual decoration.Light or dark stones (black and white diamonds, cubic zirkonia) are most often inserted into men's chains;
3. You can wear a chain not only around your neck. Many men prefer to wear this accessory on their wrist in the form of a bracelet, and representatives of the stronger sex, who consider themselves to be subcultures (rockers, bikers), decorate jackets with them, hang two or three chains on jeans. In combination with a certain style of clothing, it looks very original and interesting;
4. For the men's chain, you can also pick up a pendant. Muslim and Christian religious symbols, pendants in the form of predatory animals or occult signs look very nice. Before giving such a gift, find out more about the tastes and preferences of the potential owner.

As a rule, in the manufacture of chains for men, materials such as:

• Gold. Gold chains are traditionally the most popular among the stronger sex. This is due to the fact that this metal is not subject to oxidation, corrosion, it does not darken from water and over time. A gold chain is perfect for a classic suit or a simple T-shirt with casual jeans.

• If you don't really like the traditional yellow gold, you can look at its other options: white and red. In the manufacture of white gold, silver, platinum or palladium is added to the alloy; copper is added to obtain a red tint. The most popular is the 585 gold sample - jewelry made from it is distinguished by increased strength, wear and beautiful color.

• Silver. More budgetary, but no less stylish material for the manufacture of men's chains. Just as good with any look as gold.Since silver is subject to oxidation, a special rhodium plating is often applied to the surface of the jewelry to make the product shine, or, conversely, it is “aged” by blackening it. Such chains can be cleaned a little less often than without a coating, which, of course, is an indisputable plus;

• Platinum. Expensive, elite metal, which will be appreciated by any status man. Outwardly, it looks a bit like silver, but there are still differences. The main advantage of such decoration is its durability and high quality, the disadvantage is the high price;

• Tungsten carbide chains. If you want to give a truly timeless piece of jewelry, we advise you to take a closer look at men's tungsten carbide chains. This alloy has the highest strength, only diamond is harder! The coating of such jewelry can be subjected to numerous cleanings, polishing and physical impacts and still remain in its original form. In addition, it is absolutely hypoallergenic, anyone can wear it, even with skin diseases;

• Copper chains. If you like gold, but don't want to spend a lot of money on jewelry made of gold, then choose an accessory made of copper. Besides the fact that this metal looks very beautiful, it also has healing properties. Copper is known to help heal wounds on the skin and protect against viral infections. Therefore, your gift will not only be a stylish addition to the image, but will also help maintain health;

• Stainless steel chains. Chains made of stainless steel or the so-called stainless steel are becoming increasingly popular among men.Why is she good? Firstly, this material, as the name implies, is not subject to corrosion and will serve you for a long time; secondly, such jewelry has a very low cost, which is also important. And thirdly, modern jewelry companies offer a fairly wide range of such chains, so you can easily pick up an accessory for every taste;

• Chains made of Eloxal material. A fairly recent type of jewelry jewelry. Eloxal is a jewelry alloy that imitates gold and silver. With its sufficiently high quality (it does not “shed”, unlike standard coated jewelry, it is not exposed to water, sun and salts), it has a very attractive price. These chains are often sold by the yard. A variety of weaves and the ability to choose any length have a positive effect on the demand for these products.

When choosing a chain as a gift, you should definitely consider what its optimal length and thickness should be so that it decorates the man’s neck and fits into his image. Manufacturers offer the following table of sizes for men's chains:

1. Length 40 centimeters. As a rule, it is chosen for teenagers, young men or men of thin build (up to 46 clothing sizes);
2. A length of 45 centimeters is suitable for representatives of the stronger sex wearing clothing sizes up to 52, that is, of average build;
3. A length of 50 centimeters is considered universal and such a chain can be presented to a man of any build;
4. 55 centimeters or more. This length looks best on the muscular necks of bodybuilders or on large men (from 54 clothing sizes).

In addition to length, an important role is played by the thickness of the chain and its weight.Men rarely wear thin chains (2-3 mm), so it is better to refuse them. Decoration, 4-5 mm wide, can be worn as an independent accessory, or you can hang a pendant on it. Wide chains (from 6 to 17 mm) are loved by many men, they look very stylish and status, as they often have considerable weight and are therefore expensive. They do not need to be decorated with anything additional.

Weaving chains have a very conditional division into male and female. Of course, there are several options that are more typical for women, due to the too elegant execution of the links (for example, weaving “lavas”). The rest are mostly unisex. The most "male" weaving options are as follows:

• Bismarck. The most popular and beloved by men weaving. It is one of the oldest knitting options, when one link is attached to another. The links with such weaving are large, voluminous, of an interesting shape;

• Shell. Its characteristic feature is the connection of links in one plane and their special faceting. Varieties of this weaving are Cartier and Figaro, in which short links alternate with long ones;

• Anchor. Each link is perpendicularly attached to the next;

• Nonna. Weaving, in which double links are fastened together in one plane;

• Rombo. Has series-connected links in the form of rhombuses;

• Italian. Very strong weave. It resembles a thick braided braid in a special way;

• Turtle. Such a chain consists of plates that look like a turtle shell, as the name suggests. It looks beautiful, but practice shows that this is not the most practical decoration in a sock: the plates now and then cling to clothes, make puffs and can deform themselves from such contact.Therefore, if you really like this kind of weaving, buy a larger, heavier chain, then the plates will be more durable and wear-resistant.

The price and prestige of a piece of jewelry largely depends on its manufacturer. It's no secret that branded accessories are much more expensive than their counterparts from the mass market. When choosing a gift for a man, do not be lazy, look through various catalogs, compare prices, and the proposed model range. Consider a few popular jewelry brands:

1. Cartier. The men's chains of the French fashion house "Cartier" are distinguished by a kind of recognizable weaving: several small links, sequentially fastened together, are attached to a longer link and so on throughout the entire length of the chain. The beautiful diamond cut adds sparkle to the jewelry. Brand original from Cartier can be made of three types of gold or platinum;
2. sunlight. Italian manufacturer of men's silver chains. There are shops of this brand in many cities of Russia. In the outlets of this jewelry network, you can find jewelry for almost every taste and budget;
3. Bvlgari. This world famous Italian brand was founded in 1884. Now it is one of the largest luxury jewelry manufacturers. Bvlgari jewelry is beautiful, exclusive, each is unique in its own way and is designed to emphasize the individuality and refined taste of its owner. Most often, yellow gold is used in the manufacture;
4. spikes. American brand of stylish jewelry, which is used in the manufacture of medical steel, titanium, tungsten carbide.The men's chains provided by this brand are perfect for a gift - at a fairly affordable cost, their wear resistance is much higher than average. Such jewelry looks very stylish, will suit any look and will delight the owner for many, many years;
5. Steel Rage. Unusual two-tone Steel Rage chains with three-layer gold plating are also worthy of your attention. Men who appreciate interesting, high-quality accessories will be able to appreciate this bright, original product. The price will also surprise you.

There is no doubt that the classics are always in fashion. However, each new year brings its own fashion trends and requirements. 2017 was no exception. Men's chains are no longer monotonous and boring. Now it is recommended to complement them with bold, extraordinary pendants, not being afraid to dilute the strict office style in this way. Very popular chains with links of different colors, with inserts of stones, interesting cut links. Not only noble metals are in fashion, but also high-quality jewelry jewelry.

This year, men may not be afraid to be labeled as “too” or “not enough” fashionable, since now the choice of jewelry is mainly determined by their own preferences and likes, and not by any selection rules. Like the classics - wear the classics. Do you find the classic chain attractive but boring? Get a pendant in the shape of a skull, an occult symbol, just an unusual shape - whatever! The main thing is that the decoration is in harmony with your inner worldview and you like it!

In addition to the chain, a modern male representative can hang beads such as a rosary around his neck or decorate it with a choker (tightly attached to the neck, “choking” necklace) with a pendant.In general, go ahead, experiment with accessories and image, create your own unique style - and then you will always be a fashionable, interesting and bright person. Remember - fashion passes, individuality remains!