Silver chains

A silver chain is considered one of the most stylish and beautiful jewelry for women. Silver has always been considered a noble metal with healing and magical properties. Many girls use a silver chain as an amulet or a talisman.

Jewelry stores offer a huge range of silver chains, so any girl or adult woman will choose the right one for herself. Choosing jewelry for everyday use or for any event is not difficult.

But not only women consider such jewelry to be the main one in their jewelry box, many men also wear silver chains, only they have a different look.

There is a huge number of chains of any kind, shape and weaving. They can be made of pure silver 925 or 875, gilded, rhodium plated, with inserts of natural and artificial stones, etc.

Consider the most popular options:

• With decorative inserts. It can be a natural stone, such as topaz or a diamond, or artificial. Such chains look very original and stylish, so they are in great demand.

• Rhodium chains are corrosion resistant and this coating makes the product harder and more resistant to damage.

• Blackening is a coating that, thanks to a special composition, gives the chain a blue-black color. By blackening, they achieve a contrast that looks very harmonious on jewelry.

• With gilding. Gold-plated silver chains look like real gold 585 jewelry. The gold-plated chain looks very expensive.

• Silver plated - this method is needed in order to make the decoration light and resistant to oxidation. To do this, the silver chain is plated with 999.9 silver.

• Coated with copper. Silver blackens very quickly, and black jewelry is very difficult to clean. This is avoided by coating products made of copper. In addition, copper gives the product strength and protects it from damage.

• White gold plating. To do this, gold is combined with silver, nickel and palladium. Such a product looks like real white gold, but it costs several times cheaper.

• Rose gold plated. To do this, combine gold and copper. Because copper has a red color, then the decoration with its use acquires a pink tint.

• Silver plating. Very often ordinary jewelry is coated with a thin layer of silver to give it strength. This has its own benefits: it is believed that silver-plated jewelry has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.

• With diamond cut. The use of diamond cutters gives the product brightness and the feeling that the jewelry has inserts of real diamonds. Because cutting a cut is a rather laborious process, such products are not cheap.

• Hollow chains are very light, despite the external thickness of the links. Even the thickest and widest chain will have a small weight. For such weaving, a hollow wire is used inside.

• Church chains must be strong enough to support the weight of the cross or icon.

• Forged large chains are suitable for stately men. They are strong enough to withstand a bulky pendant.

There are more than 50 ways to weave, ranging from simple to complex and intricate. Let's consider some of them:

• "Rose" is a very beautiful weave, which is quite durable, because. rings are fastened at least in three places. Despite the large amount of metal, the chain of such weaving does not look bulky. If you compare the product with other weaving techniques, then it will cost more.

• "Nut" - these are knots of braided silver wire, which are interconnected by round links of a different color, for example, copper sputtering.

• "Stream" - this weaving involves the connection of links as if they flow from each other.

• . "Figaro" - a series of round small links interspersed with large oblong ones.

• A "rope" is a twisted set of dense rings. Such a chain can be worn with a pendant or paired with another such chain, but of a different thickness.

• "Lace" - weaving of a round section. The cord chain is perfect for an unusual pendant. It is thin and looks like a thread.

• "Gulan" is a combination of links with an ornament in the form of a cross.

• "Balloons". The ball chain was very popular at the end of the 20th century and is still in demand. Some models include alternating balls and barrels.

• "Byzantium" is a very beautiful weave. Such a chain is in demand among the clergy, who hang a heavy cross or icon on such a thick chain. When it is created, blackening is used to give it an old look.

• "Cord" is a single, double or triple silver chain.Such multi-tiered chains are in demand among both women and men.

• . "Snake" is a very beautiful and interesting weaving. The chain can be flat or voluminous, depending on the section of the links.

• "Infinity" is interconnected links in the form of a figure eight. This decoration is most often chosen by young girls.

"Bismarck" - voluminous men's chain. Its width is 10 mm. One of the varieties of this weaving is "Cardinal". It may or may not be soldered. Such a chain can have 4 rows of links, so it is very voluminous and weighs from 20 grams.

• Rosette is another original way of weaving. It may consist of one row of links or two.

• Machine knitting is an automated technology for which special equipment is used. Machines can create any products, the links of which reach a thickness of 0.2 mm. This method helps to spend a minimum of time on production, so such decorations cost less than those that are woven by hand.

• Hand knitting is needed to create products that the machine is not able to do. This is a hard and long work that requires care and perseverance. Chain linkers manually attach the links to each other, creating a unique pattern. Pliers are used for fastening. In order to make the links flat, they are clamped between heavy shafts.

• Stamped weaving is the manufacture of a chain from finished links. The stamps are threaded into each other. This knitting method is the least in demand, because. stamped products are prone to breakage and twisting.

The clasp on the silver chain is different. It must be reliable and durable.

• The most popular clasp is considered to be a latch - a round lock with a spring clasp. It is light in weight and small in size, so it is invisible. But such a lock is very easy to break and, due to its size, it may be difficult to fasten.

• Another type of fastener is a carabiner - a loop with a spring-loaded bracket. It is easy to open and such a lock is very strong, and therefore can withstand a decent weight of the pendant. When choosing jewelry with such a lock, you need to pay attention to its quality, a bad lock can quickly break. Another disadvantage is that a gap may appear between the connecting loop.

• The box is the least common type of fastener. It is difficult to make, but it allows the product to look whole, i.e. the castle is not visible.

• A hinge is a movable coupling of two parts that ensures their rotation. This method is rarely used for chains.

• The screw is an easy-to-use fastener. The two parts of the lock must be screwed to each other. But she has a drawback - the screw can unwind.

• Crutch - T - shaped pin is inserted into the circle and closed. Very reliable lock, despite its simplicity.

• Hook - due to the tension force, the hook holds the loop. The end of the hook is curved so that the loop does not fly out on its own. It takes a little effort to open.

Silver is a noble metal. It is quite popular for making jewelry and therefore it is often counterfeited. Instead of silver, zinc or aluminum can be used, and silver plating can be applied on top. In this case, it is possible to determine a fake by the sample - it may be fuzzy or blurry.

Sometimes the decoration may be blackened, but this does not mean that a fake has been caught. Silver tends to tarnish and just needs to be cleaned more often.If the chain is made of real silver, then it will sparkle if it is cleaned with toothpaste or soda. Not a real product will remain black.

To determine the authenticity of a piece of jewelry, you need to take a pencil and draw it over the silver. Real metal will not tarnish. You can also use regular chalk. They are also guided through the product and look at the reaction. The color of the product must not change.

You can check the authenticity of the metal using sulfuric ointment. They rub the chain with it and leave it for a couple of hours. After that, the ointment is washed off. Real silver will darken.

Another way is to scratch with a needle. Choose the thinnest part of the jewelry and draw a needle over it. There should be no trace left.

Iodine can also help in identifying fakes. You need to drop a drop of iodine on the silver surface and see if it changes color. Fake metal will turn blue.

You can check real silver with boiling water. The chain must be dipped in hot water and touched. The fake will stay cold and the silver will get hot.

When buying jewelry in a store, authenticity can be checked as follows: rub the chain in your hands. There should be no marks left on the palms.

The test on the product must be clear.

To avoid cheating, you need to buy jewelry in trusted stores.

It is good to know that silver needs constant care. To keep it looking shiny and clean, it needs to be cleaned frequently.

The variety of jewelry stores offers its customers a wide range of jewelry for every taste. You need to choose a chain based on your appearance, physique, age. If it is needed for some event, then the color of the outfit is taken into account.

For women, a massive chain is suitable.And the older she is, the more jewelry can be.

For girls, it is better to buy short chains 40 cm long. This will emphasize the length of the neck. A thin long chain under a black turtleneck looks especially beautiful.

Long products, the length of which is 60-80 cm, must be worn with closed clothing. This option is suitable for going to a restaurant or a buffet.

The pendant should be comparable to the size and weight of the chain. The shape and design of the pendant can be any. It can be rubber with inserts, with cubic zirkonia, with natural or artificial stone. A pendant with topaz, with a star or with a crescent is suitable for a young lady. She can give the guy a pendant with a heart.

For children, you need to choose a thin and short chain so that it does not look massive. A small silver cross will look very nice.

The chain can be bought in order to hang around the waist, on the arm or around the neck. What it is intended for depends on its size and weaving.

A huge selection of jewelry is presented in the Sokolov store. This is a time-tested manufacturer that is engaged in the production and sale of quality products. Customers are satisfied with the quality and design of earrings, rings, bracelets, brooches, etc. The cost depends on the model.

Another store that is in demand among the population is Sunlight. It presents beautiful jewelry at affordable prices.

Karatov is a jewelry store that takes into account the wishes of customers. Jewelry is made in various styles and designs. Customers always respond well to the products and prices of this store.

In 2017, you can wear any jewelry, the main thing is that they look harmonious with clothes and do not stand out too much.Silver products can be of any models and with any inserts. It is advisable to select a set.

This year, red, orange, blue, black and white are considered fashionable.

In spring and summer, exclusive jewelry with pearls and stones will become popular. Girls can wear voluminous clip-on earrings, and a thin chain will look beautiful on the leg. Another option in the style of Italy is a necklace with pearls.

Unusual brooches are in fashion now. They should be small and discreet. In winter, the brooch is attached to a hat or on gloves, and in summer it is decorated with a blouse or bag.

Silver chains and bracelets with leather inserts or straps are back in fashion. Such a choice will emphasize the image and complement the image. The main thing is that the skin is soft and not too long.

When choosing jewelry with natural stones or pearls, give preference to airy and light products. They should not be flashy and too extravagant.

In order to visually look slimmer, girls can purchase long pearl beads.

Silver jewelry with semi-precious stones will become popular this year. For example, moonstone or rock crystal. These jewelry are considered universal and suitable for any look.

• To emphasize the neck, thin chains should be preferred;
• Visually slimming is a long chain with a string of pearls;
• A necklace with an original buckle will help highlight the beauty of the neck;
• Leather bracelets or discreet chains are suitable for a thin hand.
• An older woman can afford a thick chain, especially if she is not thin;
• Large massive chains can be given to men;
• Thin women's chains can be supplemented with a pendant. The pendant, covered with gold plating, will emphasize the individuality;
• Children choose short chains of simple weaving. Their lock must be strong enough so that the child does not lose the chain during the game.