Men's neck chain

Men's necklace is considered a status and stylish accessory. No wonder the representatives of the strong half of humanity prefer it to other decorations. On the modern jewelry market there is a huge amount of chains for every taste and wallet. Our article will help you determine which material to choose, how to choose the right size and model of decoration. So, let's begin!

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

If you wish 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 best to buy short and thick. A young fashionist must learn to wear the right accessories since childhood;
2. If your financial capabilities allow a man to make an expensive gift, look at the gold chains with stones. This is a very beautiful and extraordinary decoration. Light or dark stones (black and white diamonds, cubic zirconias) 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 the wrist in the form of a bracelet, and the representatives of the stronger sex, who consider themselves subcultures (rockers, bikers), decorate their jackets with them and hang them on jeans for two or three chains. In combination with a certain style of clothing, it looks very distinctive and interesting;
4. For the men's chain, you can also choose a pendant. Muslim and Christian religious symbols, pendants in the form of predatory animals or occult signs look very nice. Before you give such a gift, learn more about the tastes and preferences of the potential owner.

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

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

• If you do not really like the traditional yellow gold, you can pay attention to 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 produce a red tint. The 585 gold test is the most popular - jewels from it are distinguished by increased strength, wear and beautiful color.

• Silver. More budget, but no less stylish material for the manufacture of men's chains. It is as well suited to any image, like gold. Since silver is susceptible to oxidation, a special rhodium coating is often applied to the surface of the jewelry to make the product shine or, on the contrary, "aged" by blackening it. Such chains can be cleaned a little less than without coating, which, of course, is an indisputable advantage;

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

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

• Copper chains. If you like gold, but you do not want to spend a large amount of money on decorating it, then choose an accessory made of copper. Besides the fact that this metal looks very beautiful, it also has healing properties. It is known that copper promotes healing of wounds on the skin and protects against viral infections. Therefore, your gift will be not only a stylish addition to the image, but also help to preserve health;

• Chains from a stainless steel. Stainless steel chains or so-called stainless steel are becoming increasingly popular with men. What is she good at? First, as the name implies, this material is not susceptible to corrosion and will serve you for a long time; secondly, such decorations are of very low cost, which is also important. And, thirdly, modern jewelry companies offer a fairly wide range of such chains, so you can easily choose an accessory for every taste;

• Chains from the material "Eloxal". Quite recently, the appearance of jewelry jewelry. Eloxal is a jewelery alloy imitating gold and silver. With its high enough quality (it does not "shed", unlike standard jewelery with spraying, is not exposed to water, sun and salt) has a very attractive price. Such chains are often sold by the meter. A variety of weaving and the ability to choose any length positively affect the demand for these products.

When choosing a chain as a gift, you should definitely consider what its optimal length and thickness should be in order for it to adorn a man’s neck and fit into his image. Manufacturers offer the following size chart for men's chains:

1. Length 40 centimeters. As a rule, she is chosen for teenagers, young men or men of thin build (up to 46 sizes of clothes);
2. The length of 45 centimeters is suitable for men who wear clothes up to 52, that is, of medium build;
3. A length of 50 centimeters is considered universal and such a chain can be presented to a man of any body size;
4. 55 centimeters or more. Best of all, this length looks on the muscular necks of athletes-bodybuilders or on large men (from 54 sizes of clothing).

In addition to the length, the important role played by the thickness of the chain and its weight. Men rarely wear thin chains (2-3 mm), so they should be discarded. Decoration, 4-5 mm wide, can be worn as a separate accessory, and 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 therefore are expensive. They do not need to be decorated with anything extra.

Weave chains have a very conditional division into male and female. Of course, there are several options, more characteristic of women, because of the too elegant execution of links (for example, weaving "lav"). And the rest are mostly “unisex”. The most "male" weaving options are as follows:

• Bismarck. The most popular and beloved by men. It represents one of the oldest variants of mating, when one link is attached to another. Links with such weaving large, voluminous, interesting forms;

• Carapace. Its characteristic feature is the connection of links in one plane and their special cut. Varieties of this weaving - "Cartier" and "Figaro", in which the short links alternate with long;

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

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

• Rombo Has consistently connected links in the form of rhombuses;

• Italian. Very durable weaving. It resembles a special braided thick braid;

• Turtle Such a chain consists of plates, similar to the turtle shell, as the name suggests. It looks beautiful, but practice shows that wearing it is not the most practical decoration: the plates now and then cling to clothes, tighten 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 particular decoration depends on its manufacturer. It is no secret that branded accessories are much more expensive than their counterparts from the mass market. Choosing a gift for a man, do not be lazy, look through various catalogs, compare prices, the proposed range. Consider a few popular jewelry brands:

1. Cartier. The men's chains of the fashionable French house "Cartier" are distinguished by a kind of recognizable weaving: several small links, consistently fastened together, are attached to a longer link, and so on throughout the entire length of the chain. A beautiful diamond cut adds shine to the jewel. The brand original from Cartier can be made of three types of gold or platinum;
2. SunLight. Italian manufacturer of men's silver chains. Shops of this brand are 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 in its own unique way and designed to emphasize the individuality and the refined taste of its owner. Most often, in the manufacture of used gold;
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 decorations look very stylish, fit to any image and will delight the owner for many, many years;
5. Steel Rage. Unusual two-color Steel Rage chains with a 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 have ceased to be monotonous and boring. Now it is recommended to complement them with bold extraordinary pendants, not being afraid to dilute thus a strict office style. Chains with links of different colors, with inserts from stones, an interesting cut of links are very popular. Not only precious metals are in fashion, but also high-quality jewelry jewelry.

This year, men may not be afraid to be seen as "unnecessarily" or "not enough" fashionable, because now the choice of jewelry is mainly due to their own preferences and sympathies, and not by any selection rules. Like classics - wear classics. Do you think the classic chain is 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 outlook and you like it!

In addition to the chain, a modern male representative can hang beads like beads around the neck or decorate it with a choker (a necklace that fits snugly to the neck) with a pendant.In general, dare, 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!