Chains with weaving "Italian"

People from ancient times were not indifferent to jewelry. They were made according to the technical capabilities of their time. One of the most popular types of steel chains. The history of these jewelry has more than one century, they were worn by kings and commoners. They were made of precious metals and copper, diamonds and a simple cross were suspended on them.

Along with the development of crafts, the emergence of various mechanisms and machines, the appearance of products also changed, new ways of weaving appeared. Initially, the whole process was carried out manually - from stretching the wire to connecting the ready-made links, fixing them with soldering and trimming the tips. The work is painstaking, requiring patience, skills and time. Over time, part of the work began to be performed using mechanisms, and subsequently the machines were able to fully perform the entire process. But at the same time hand weaving has not become obsolete, it is still in demand and valued as highly as in previous times.

How gold chains are made - in this video.

To date, many varieties of weaving have been created, each of which has its own characteristics, advantages, and finds its admirers.

Bismarck - a fantasy type of weaving, in which several links participate, in different directions connected. Weaving is quite complicated and is performed mostly manually.

One type of such fantasy weaving is the weaving "Italian"which may also have a name "Python", "Royal", "Italy", "Caprice", "American", "Pharaoh" other. About him and talk.

Why Italian? Most likely, due to the fact that Italian jewelry houses have always been considered the trendsetters, and the Italians are loyal fans and connoisseurs of precious metal jewelry.

As already mentioned, the structure of such weaving consists of several links, intricately intertwined with each other. It is possible to make such a chain only manually, using special mechanisms. Handmade products have more weight - a gold product of such weaving will weigh at least 6 grams. Accordingly, the weight and manual work make such chains of precious metals quite expensive.

1. Durability and durability, due to the large number of bonded links.
2. The reliability of the castleusually taking into account the weight of the product.
3. Wear such a chain With ease it is possible as an independent decoration, thanks to its volume and beautiful weaving.
4. Such a decoration equally suitable for both men and women. It is suitable for wearing with casual wear and evening wear.

1. Massiveness, such a decoration is not very suitable for young fragile girls.
2. If you pick up the chain pendant, it should be large enough and not everyone can afford such a bulky decoration.
3. Rather big cost products, due to weight and handmade.

Traditionally for chains precious metals are used - gold and silver. Such chains emphasize wealth and power of the owner. Their value, especially if they were handmade, was high at all times. These jewelry are both male and female.

It is not subject to corrosion and oxidation, plastic and looks great in finished form. For weaving all types of gold are used: yellow, red, white.Usually chains are woven from gold not higher than 585 samples, because a high test of gold makes the metal soft and reduces the strength of the product.

It can oxidize and darken. Therefore, 925 silver and lower are used. For protection of metal from darkening, gilding is used, as well as modern technological methods of coating oxidation, rhodium. Occasionally blackening is used for silver jewelry. The so-called Italian silver is excellent for making such chains - when the product is covered with a very thin layer of pure 999 silver. Thus, the strength increases, but the appearance is not lost.

Base metals are also used for weaving chains. Previously, brass was used for them, but now jewelers prefer modern materials and alloys. Very popular are men's chains made of tin and jewelry steel.

• If you want to buy precious metal jewelery, you need to make sure that it is authentic and that it meets the stated sample. Typically, the sample is placed next to the castle. Lack of it may mean that the chain is made by hand, it will have to be checked by professionals. It is not worth risking buying a product without a sample from the hands, on the jewelry market, in this case the probability of a fake is very high. It is best to buy from reputable sellers.
• In reputable jewelry stores such products must have certificatesconfirming the authenticity of the product. Now there is a great opportunity to make a choice in the online stores of leading jewelry houses. This will allow you to safely select the product from the photo, pick up several options, get the right advice online.

• It has already been mentioned that the chains This weaving looks great on both men and womenIt is possible to wear them around the neck and in the form of a bracelet. They can differ in length and width, weight and metal used. As a more economical lightweight version, you can choose a product from the so-called "blown gold." In such chains, the links are made of hollow wire inside. The weight in this case will be less, and with it the cost. The disadvantages of such products is the fragility and complexity of the repair, in case of rupture.

• The length of the chains is selected individually.. Usually the length of the product is in the range of 40-50cm. Chains with such weaving are rarely bought by young girls, and if they buy, then it is better to choose a short 40-45 cm, emphasizing the beauty of the neck. Older women should preferably choose the length to the décolleté area, over 60 cm. Gold chain of this length is perfect for evening dresses. For everyday wear, it is better to choose silverware.

• Men can afford massive and wide chains. The metal may be different depending on the taste and preferences of the owner. Solid steel jewelery looks no less respectable than precious metal, but it costs much less.

• When choosing a chain you should pay attention to the reliability of the lock. Given that jewelry with such weaving is not light, the best option would be a lock-carbine.

First of all, you should avoid mechanical damage, scratches, gusts. Try to protect from exposure to aggressive environment, high humidity, temperature, perfumery and cosmetics, dirt. The product must be cleaned periodically. For such cases, special cleaning products are available.

At home, this can be done with soapy water with the addition of a few drops of ammonia. Chain soaked in this solution for several hours, and then carefully and carefully wiped with a dry cloth. Best suited for this cloth flannel or microfiber.

But at the same time they do not look rude and heavy, but look elegant and original. And in their comments the owners emphasize that such a decoration will suit both brutal men and elegant women.