Types of weaving silver chains

The most popular jewelry among men and women, which has become a real work of art thanks to the skill of jewelers, is a 925 sterling silver chain. Manufacturers offer a variety of affordable long and short, thin and massive models of chains with different weaving, which can become an independent decoration or a great addition to an elegant pendant or a bright pendant.

Chains according to manufacturing technology are stamped, hand and machine knitting. Stamped chains are assembled from separate blanks, are easily twisted and are not very durable. Machine knitting chains are made on high-tech machines.

Many varieties of weaving can only be done by hand. The master performs long painstaking work, cutting the silver wire, forming and connecting the chain links. On the other hand, hand-made chains have the strongest weave and do not cling to clothes.

Since ancient times, silver has been valued by noble people as a sacred substance, symbolizing the purity of the Slavic family, capable of healing and providing protection from evil.Today, observing the ancient traditions of jewelry art, Orthodox craftsmen manually make Slavic silver chains, in which links alternate with amulets, as well as exclusive sets of pea weaving chains with author's Orthodox crosses.

Classical anchor chains have the appearance of weaving, reminiscent of an anchor chain, connecting simple links in perpendicular planes. The elements of such a wearable pendant chain are mostly oval in shape. A variation of the anchor is weaving a sea anchor, in which oval links have partitions in the middle.

As an option, there is a weave called anchor rollo, in which the links of the chain have a round look. There are products with straight and twisted rolls. Weaving an anchor chain with a natural twist, the elements of which enter into each other not one at a time, but several at once, is called cord.

Depending on the density of the links, there are double and triple cords, giving the handmade piece of jewelry the appearance of a rope. A cord chain, depending on its thickness, can become a self-sufficient decoration for a man or a woman, make a harmonious set with a suitable pendant.

Another type of anchor knitting is called Venice. The weave, consisting of thinner and flatter anchor links, looks very elegant. Rectangular elements can be used. From how many links there are per block, there is double and triple weaving. There are straight and twisted Venetian knitting techniques.

Weaving, in which small elements inside large ones are characteristically located in the same plane, is called armored.Depending on how many links go into one another, the shell is single, double or triple. A variation of such chains is the so-called armored rhombus, which has a fairly strong weave, especially popular with men.

A variant of the curb was Singaporean weaving with curved elements that contribute to the twisting and sparkling sheen of the chain. A fashionable delicate women's chain with armored weaving, including large and small rounded links, is called nonna. A shell of alternating long and short links is called figaro. The alternation of links allows you to combine blackened and white silver.

The innovative way of weaving the pigtail embodies the imagination of the artist in the montreal and parigina chains, which, in fact, are flat necklaces. Such a necklace is woven from three separate thin shell chains made of metal of different colors.

The product, resembling a textile cord, is based on a simple chain of armor knitting, which is compacted to a cord that has a round cross section with a smooth structure, resembling a snake. Various types of silver cords are produced: oval or rectangular, with a flat ribbon surface.

Outwardly, a simple chain with a weaving of a flagellum seems to be created in order to emphasize the beauty and elegance of the pendant suspended from it. There are models that have a square section, however, the most practical flagella chains have a round section.

An interesting variant of cords of different diameters with a surface resembling snake scales are chains with links connected in a circle. Large round chains look very unusual and appeal to young extraordinary personalities.

Attractive for women is a chain that looks a bit like beads and does not require a pendant, including spherical, cylindrical smooth or faceted elements, as well as their alternation. Weaving has the name "perlina", which comes from the Italian word perlina, that is, a pearl. A perlin chain will be an interesting decoration for everyday attire and is perfect for a strict office suit.

Spike chains of various thicknesses or a Celtic knot delight with their originality, go well with pendants, practically do not break or tangle, despite their size and weight. Models provide for the possibility of combining material of different shades. For style and originality they are appreciated by customers of all ages.

Bismarck classic weaving silver chains have gained particular popularity among business men. The thickest models of jewelry are created using this weave, which provides for a dense arrangement of spiral elements to each other. Ideal for men of average and dense athletic build.

A less dense openwork structure is possessed by varieties of products called: Moscow Bismarck or Cardinal, Arab Bismarck, Brook, Abinata and Glamor, also produced for women. Weaving a streamlet has become one of the techniques in demand today, used in the manufacture of silver chains and bracelets. In order to create the effect of massiveness, jewelers widely use double crochet weaving.

A variation of Bismarck is the royal knit, often called Byzantium or fox tail. Byzantine weaving is used in the manual manufacture of chains with fantasy interlacing of the same type of links directed in one direction.On the shelves of jewelry stores there are products made using the following techniques: classic, round and semicircular fox tail, square fox tail.

A variant of the Bismarck is python or Italian weaving, which is used today in the manufacture of both men's and women's chains. The technique of knitting extraordinary voluminous python jewelry is quite complicated and involves exclusively manual work, which gives the products additional value. Most often, such decorations are made to order.

The most durable, according to experts, is a rhombus chain valued by men. Women's nonna chains and chains with Venetian weaving also have strength. All subspecies of the Bismarck technique are distinguished by a strong weave.

Among chains with a flat design, products made using the Celtic knot technique are characterized by high wear resistance. Despite the seeming sophistication and lightness, they do not get confused and withstand the strength test of products with spikelet and flagellum weaving.

The strength of the product is added by the accuracy of wearing and cleaning. A chain made of silver without rhodium and gold plating quickly oxidizes and becomes covered with a dark coating, if you do not take care of it, the abrasion process will quickly begin. Chains with blackening elements in this respect are more practical and durable, they do not require special care.

The chain perfectly complements the stylish image, emphasizes the individuality and taste of the owner. Among the range of chains offered by Russian factories, jewelry houses in Italy and Germany, a variety of sizes and weaves, it is important to find exactly your chain. A chain 50-55 cm long is suitable for a man, the ideal length for a female chain is 45 cm.It is better for children to wear a short chain up to 40 cm.

The chain must match the size and weight of the pendant. A large pendant or cross will not look nice on a chain that is too thin. A harmonious set of a neck chain and a slave bracelet worn on the hand must be made using the same weaving technique.

The chain should fit the wearer's face and body type. Men should choose large chains with a discreet design. The larger the build of a man, the heavier the chain he can buy. For young women, thin and medium thickness delicate models are suitable, focusing on youth and freshness of the face. Mature ladies go for long chains with fancy weaving, decorated with pendants.

The shape of the face affects the choice of neck jewelry. For a triangular face, a massive twisted chain with large links is suitable. For a square face, it is better to choose a long model complete with an elongated pendant. For an oval-shaped face, a medium-length jewelry is suitable. A pear-shaped face will be corrected by a long chain with an elongated pendant.

When choosing a model for clothes, you need to remember some rules. A short chain can be worn with any clothing, with the exception of sweaters and turtleneck blouses. A chain of universal medium length, reaching chest level, is able to emphasize any fashion trend in clothing, however, it should not touch the edge of the neckline.

Very long, over 75 cm, silver chains should be worn over a dress without a neckline. Such a chain will become a spectacular decoration of an evening dress. Wearing voluminous fantasy models requires good taste and a sense of proportion, as such models can look equally good with casual wear and party attire.

There are types of fantasy techniques, designed primarily for women's chains, using unusual link geometry, alternating details of various shapes and shades of silver, which cannot be attributed to any type of weaving.

For example, the sunrey technique forms sparkling thin and sharp links, similar to ice needles. A chain of such weaving is ideal for a business suit of a business woman. Jewelry artists today offer unusual options for silver chains, inspired by Asian exoticism. Weaves of Shanghai and Beijing alternate elements decorated with Chinese characters. The wanqing technique uses a combination of rings and links in the shape of a coffee bean with an intricate pattern.