Silver men's chain with "Bismarck" weaving

The chain is an accessory that does not lose its popularity over time. And it is equally good for both sexes. It all depends on weaving. Women's chains are more refined and miniature, while men's chains are massive and brutal.

Depending on the technology of weaving, shell and anchor are distinguished. "Bismarck" and "Perlina" constitute a special group.

Anchor. A characteristic feature is the perpendicular placement of the links in relation to each other. Cord weaving looks very interesting, in which the chain is formed by double links. Anchor weaving is one of the most reliable.

The shape of the links can be very diverse: circle, oval, square.

Shell. It is no coincidence that this group of chains bears such a name. The links create a kind of shell and are located in the same plane. Usually it is a wide and flat chain.

Perlin. The chain is formed by the elements that the thread connects. The product resembles miniature beads. These conditional beads are round, cylindrical, oval, smooth, cut. This option is ideal for women.

Bismarck. Basically, this type of weaving is used in men's chains, which look bright and catchy due to the massiveness of the links. Jewelry with this type of weaving does not need pendants. They will only overload it, and it will lose its charm.

Weaving "Bismarck" is characterized by strength.Such a silver men's chain looks massive and impressive due to the snug fit of the links leaving it. Some types of this weaving are done only by hand. Another name for Bismarck is Cardinal or Kaiser.

There are several types of weaving "Bismarck":

• Flat or stream. Each link looks like a double ring. The chain is quite wide and flat. It is equally suitable for both men and women.

• Semi-volumetric or springel. Very beautiful and exquisite decoration. The links are intertwined with each other in different planes, forming a three-dimensional chain. Round links form the basis, which is additionally braided with oval rings. The parameters of the thickness and width of such a product are almost equal.

• "Python". This type of weaving imitates a reptile. It is no coincidence that it has the appropriate name. It looks voluminous and extraordinary, but no doubt stylish and fashionable. It has other names: American, Italian, Venetian, Caprice, Pharaoh.

• Royal or Byzantium. Such decorations are considered the most voluminous. The links are intertwined with each other in a complex order. They look great on men's necks.

• Fox's tail. The basis is made up of paired links interconnected. It is a variant of royal weaving. Such a product can be round or square. The links of a square chain fit more closely together. The decoration looks like a lace with a conditional square section. The round fox tail is more prominent.

• Double (two-row "Bismarck"). This method is often used in the manufacture of bracelets. Often, additional decor is used in the form of stones inserted in the middle of a repeating element."Bismarck" itself is quite massive, and in this case there are two rows in the chain. Therefore, the finished product is very wide and large. For wearing around the neck, it is better to choose another option.

If you want a silver chain to last a long time, choose a hand-woven item. This method has been around for a long time and has stood the test of time. The links are made of silver wire. Chains made by hand are the most expensive. But they, in turn, are the strongest.

A more budget option is a chain made by a machine. Base metal is taken as a basis, on which a silver strip is wound. After that, the base is etched. The result is an empty chain inside. It can look quite massive, but at the same time have a small weight. Compared to a hand-woven chain, such a product is not strong enough.

One of the main criteria for choosing a chain for men is physique. Thin men should choose products that have small links. The massive option does not suit them. A voluminous or wide chain will look good on the neck of large men. Moreover, it visually lengthens it.

Often men wear a chain with a cross, an icon or a medallion, which are quite heavy. This addition reduces the life of the chain. Therefore, products of strong, shell or anchor weaving are suitable for wearing pendants. It is better not to hang on a light or twisted chain, as well as a pendant made in an automatic way.

Whatever the chain, it sometimes needs to be taken to a jewelry workshop for cleaning and identifying defects. The jeweler will identify vulnerable spots, eliminate them, and the jewelry will please its owner for a long time.