Types of chains

Chains are a universal decoration. Unlike earrings and pendants, they are suitable for absolutely everyone: even for men, even for women. High-quality jewelry made of precious materials will emphasize not only your attractiveness, but also your status.

In addition, it will be a full-fledged investment of money - over time, precious chains only grow in value. And they will not go out of fashion, so they can be worn for at least a lifetime.

Today there are many varieties of chains. They are divided according to their appearance, purpose and origin.

Firstly, it is worth noting that there are purely female or male chains, and there are universal chains that are suitable for both guys and girls. Men's models are more classic and monotonous, while women's designers always try to give maximum sophistication. A women's multi-tiered chain, for example, will perfectly emphasize a thin neck. But for a man, a simple wide chain made entirely of one metal is more suitable. Its flat links do not attract too much attention.

Chains are also divided depending on where you plan to wear them. The most popular is the chain around the neck. They can be presented with thin chains intended for pendants, or exquisite triple-weave chokers. A choker is an accessory that fits snugly around the neck.

But the assortment is not limited to such decorations. There are original chains that are attached to belts or directly to pants. And the original chains on the head, attached directly to the hair, will make the girl look like a real oriental beauty.

There are many types of chains. Therefore, what to choose - original charms, pocket or exquisite vintage pendants, it's up to you.

Ornaments are also divided depending on what material they are made of. Chains can be iron or made of precious metals. And if you value originality, then you can choose an unusual beaded model, which will also delight you with its unusual weaving.

Jewelry has more subtleties that it is recommended to pay attention to when choosing. First of all, there are different types of gold. In addition to the most popular yellow gold, there are other color options. For example, white gold, which is valued more highly. And chains made of black, red or rose gold simply look more original.Modern designers can also combine several types of gold in one piece of jewelry at once, creating truly original jewelry.

Another interesting point is that there are different types of weaving. Let's look at the popular options and their features.

This type of weaving, as the name implies, makes the decoration look like a thin anchor chain. Such decorations can be made in different variations. The links can be connected to each other just like that, or with the help of special jumpers. Such chains look quite simple and elegant and suit everyone. An additional plus can be called the fact that such jewelry is easy to maintain - they are easy to clean, and dirt does not accumulate between the links.

This type of weaving is an unusual type of anchor weaving. But you can hardly confuse them because of their external similarity. Such chains consist of separate links resembling unfinished figure eights. This type of weave allows the chain to stay flat. This accessory looks very concise and is comfortable to wear. Such chains are usually preferred by men. But if the links are thin and neat, then it will look good on a girl.

This type of weaving can just be called more feminine. It consists of a double row of links: inside the main ones, larger in size, there are small, twisted ones. Thus, weaving is both unusual in appearance and very durable.

Speaking of strong and durable types of weaving, Bismarck cannot be ignored. It is quite difficult to translate such weaving into reality. But the result is definitely worth this time-consuming process. The chain looks expensive and impressive.

At the heart of such weaving is an unusual way of connecting the links together. The base of the chain consists of rings directed in different directions, which ensures the strength of the jewelry. Therefore, such chains can be worn without removing.

Today, chains with this type of weaving are most often chosen by men. But initially, when they first appeared, they were worn by the fairer sex. Such weaving for several centuries in a row was considered purely feminine. Later, high strength brought chains of this type to popularity among men. For men, they began to make thicker and shorter chains, it was these options that adorned the outfits of the “new Russians” in the dashing nineties.

To date, there are several subspecies of such weaving. One of the most popular is American. Chains made in this style are characterized by lightness and delicacy. Thinner and more elegant than the classic looks and semi-volumetric Bismarck.

Another unusual variation of this type of weaving is the Arabic Bismarck. It got its name because of the external similarity of the chains with exquisite calico. The ornate type of weaving is also characteristic of the royal Bismarck.

This type of weaving is also known as cartier. Like Bismarck, he is more characteristic of men than of women. A distinctive feature of this type of weaving is the alternation of links of different shapes. So, after three round rings, one elongated one can go. Such weaving, although strong, is not very practical, since the chain, due to the combination of links of different shapes, can easily twist.

The names of this type of weaving characterize its features very well. From English it is translated as "snake".Outwardly, such a chain also resembles a snake body covered with scales. A similar effect is achieved due to a fairly dense combination of links. They are located so close that the base of the chain comes out as if solid.

Such decoration does not need to be supplemented with any pendants or other decorative elements. They will be redundant here. Such a laconic decoration is more suitable for a man.

This is another interesting type of weaving. Such a chain consists of smooth and well-polished diamond-shaped links. They are not attached one by one. This type of weaving is characterized by a combination of several diamonds at once, each of which is inside the other.

Another expensive type of weaving is an ear. Such chains are expensive, because a lot of gold is spent on their manufacture. When creating them, the individual links are connected quite tightly, almost the same as in a real spikelet.

Multi-layer chains made using the Byzantine weaving technique look expensive and elegant. Complex weaving is created by attaching small parts to each other, which add volume to it. Both men and women choose such chains. The main thing that unites them is the desire for luxury.

Finally, it is worth mentioning the unusual weaving, in which the links are represented by separate balls. Such jewelry looks especially good in white gold. They are chosen more often by young girls.

The listed types of weaving are far from all that exists today. Jewelry fashion is also represented by other subspecies: Chinese knitting, Thai weaving, multi-layered jewelry that combines several types of weaving at once, etc.So, thanks to the huge variety, the buyer with any requests will be able to choose something that will suit his taste and will not hit the family budget too hard.

Often, faced with such a variety, the buyer is simply lost and does not understand what he should pay attention to when choosing jewelry. Let's look at the main points to keep in mind when choosing a chain.

When you buy a piece of jewelry, it means that it should match your style and match your other pieces of jewelry. If most often you wear silver, then the chain should be white gold. But yellow gold jewelry goes well with the same golden chains or jewelry made of red or pink metal.

If you plan to wear your chain with a pendant or pendant, then it must also be matched to the chain. In addition to the combination of metals, style also plays an important role here. If your chain is thin and elegant, then it is best complemented by the same concise and simple pendant. But a complex vintage decoration will already be superfluous.

It is also important that the chain is strong enough to withstand the load that the pendant or medallion puts on it. If you wear a chain with a pendant on a daily basis, then because of the weight of the pendant, the links can simply fray and wear out. Therefore, for heavy jewelry, it is worth choosing appropriate chains - strong and reliable. But a light cross or a translucent crystal can be worn even on a vintage thin chain.

Although most jewelry is specially made as versatile as possible, some weaving can still be attributed to purely masculine or feminine.They can be distinguished by the fineness of weaving. Jewelry for girls is more refined and artsy. But men's accessories - on the contrary, simple and massive.

Age plays a much smaller role. But conditionally, nevertheless, there are “age” chains and accessories that are best worn at a young age. Young girls and boys can safely choose more unusual types of weaving, while in adulthood it is better to give preference to conservative classics or unusual exaggerated jewelry.

Finally, it is worth mentioning such a nuance as the features of appearance. First of all, it is worth focusing on the complexion of a person and facial features.

So, for thin guys and girls with thin and elongated features, thin chains consisting of neat links are more suitable. If your neck seems too long for you and you want to make it visually shorter, then jewelry with such a type of weaving as figaro will come to your aid. The combination of round links with elongated ones allows you to achieve an interesting effect that will definitely benefit your appearance.

For men with muscle mass and strong physiques, the previous options are definitely not suitable. It is better to choose more voluminous and massive jewelry that will look good on your body.

And if you are buying jewelry for a child, then it makes sense to choose a light, thin jewelry consisting of links interconnected by an anchor type of weaving.

An important role in choosing a good chain is played by its quality. If you buy a piece of jewelry, it must be strong enough to last you for years. The quality of gold jewelry is confirmed by the test, which is placed on the jewelry.

You should not save on gold jewelry and buy chains that are too cheap and of poor quality. If you buy such an expensive accessory, then it is better to do it in good jewelry stores or salons. Since you yourself cannot distinguish a hollow chain from a full-fledged one, it is better to buy such a thing from a good manufacturer, and not in the Turkish market or in some shop.

The quality of jewelry is determined not by the beautiful packaging, the brand and the brilliance of the metal, but by the use of gold with a minimum amount of impurities. In addition to the quality of the base, be sure to pay attention to the fasteners. Jewelry locks must be strong so that after several unfastenings, they do not break.

Buying in a jewelry store is good and not that you can immediately order and engrave on the spot, which will make your jewelry even more individual. For the quality of the accessory, this is not at all harmful, and the appearance from this only gets better.

Men are more likely to wear something simpler. For example, large chains with a dollar as a pendant. Such an ornament on a man's neck looks more organic than a woman's name on a chain.

Today, among all the jewelry, chains are the most popular. They can be worn singly or combined with several pieces at once. As practice shows, two chains around the neck of women look very elegant. It is best if both of them are thin and one is shorter than the other. You can wear a simple chain and a pendant at the same time.

A pendant can serve a purely decorative function or have some special meaning to the wearer.So, for example, many girls often choose something symbolic, for example, pendants with an angel, a thin crescent or a yin-yang icon, which symbolizes the duality of nature. Another popular option is chains with a zodiac sign or stars.

Speaking briefly about modern trends in jewelry fashion, it is worth noting that this year exquisite jewelry with beautiful decorative elements will enjoy maximum popularity. A small chain attached to the neck is definitely a trend that will be found in the collections of many designers. Another feminine trend is delicate pendants with a drop.