Types of chains

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

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

To date, there are many varieties of chains. They are divided by appearance, purpose, and origin.

First, it is worth noting that there are purely feminine or masculine chains, and there are universal ones that are suitable for both boys and girls. Male models are more classic and monotonous, while female designers are always trying to give the maximum sophistication. Women's multi-tiered chain, for example, perfectly emphasizes a thin neck. But a man is more suitable simple wide chain, made entirely of one metal. Its flat links do not attract too much attention.

Chains are also divided depending on where you plan to wear them. The most popular are chains around the neck. They can be represented by thin chains designed for pendants, or by exquisite triple-weaved chokers. A choker is an accessory that fits tightly around the neck.

But such decorations range is not limited. There are original chains that are attached to the belts or directly on the 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 kinds of chains. Therefore, what to choose - the original charms, pocket or elegant vintage pendants, it remains for you to decide.

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

Jewelry has more subtleties that are 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. A chain of black, red or pink gold simply look more original. Modern designers can also combine several types of gold in one jewel at once, creating truly original jewelery.

Another interesting point - 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 ornament look like a thin anchor chain. Such decorations can be made in different variations. Links can be interconnected just like that, or with the help of special jumpers. Such chains look quite simple and elegant and are suitable for everyone. An additional advantage can be called the fact that such decorations are easy to clean - they are easy to clean, and dirt does not accumulate between the links.

This type of weaving is an unusual type of anchor.But you can hardly confuse them because of external similarity. Such chains consist of separate links resembling undistorted eights. This type of weaving allows the chain to remain flat. This accessory looks very succinctly 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 the 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, are small, twisted. Thus, weaving is obtained at the same time and unusual in appearance, and very durable.

Speaking of strong and durable types of weaving, you can not ignore the Bismarck. Such weaving is difficult to translate into reality. But the result is definitely worth the time-consuming process. The chain looks expensive and spectacular.

The basis of such weaving is an unusual way of connecting the links between themselves. The basis of the chain consists of rings directed in different directions, which ensures the strength of the jewelry. Therefore, these chains can be worn without removing.

To date, chains with this type of weaving are most often chosen by men. But initially, when they first appeared, they were worn by women of the weaker sex. Such weaving for several centuries was considered purely feminine. Later, high strength brought the chain of this type of popularity among men. For men, they began to produce thicker and shorter chains; it was such variants that decorated the outfits of the “new Russians” in the dashing nineties.

Today there are several subspecies of such weaving. One of the most popular is the American. For chains, made in this style is characterized by lightness and openwork. The semi-volume Bismarck looks thinner and sleeker than the classic one.

Another unusual variation of this type of weaving is the Arab Bismarck. It got its name due to the external similarity of chains with exquisite coarse calico. Ornate type of weaving is also characteristic of the royal Bismarck.

This type of weaving is also known as Cartier. Like Bismarck, it is more characteristic for men than for women. A distinctive feature of this type of weaving is the alternation of links of different shapes. So, after three round rings can go one elongated. This kind of weaving, although strong, is not very practical, because the chain, due to the combination of links of different shapes, can be easily twisted.

The names of this type of weaving very well characterizes its features. From English, it translates as "snake." Outwardly, such a chain also resembles a serpentine body covered with scales. A similar effect is achieved through a fairly dense combination of links. They are so close that the basis of the chain goes out like a solid.

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

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

Another expensive type of weaving is the ear. Such chains are expensive, since a lot of gold is spent on their production. When they are created, the individual links are connected quite tightly, almost the same as in a real spikelet.

Multilayer chains, made in the technique of Byzantine weaving, look expensive and elegant. Complicated weaving is created by fastening small parts together, which add volume to it. Both men and women choose such chains. The main thing that unites them - the pursuit of luxury.

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

These types of weaving - this is not all that exists today. Jewelry fashion is represented by other subspecies: Chinese ligature, Thai weaving, multi-layered jewelry, combining several types of weaving, etc. So, thanks to a huge variety, the buyer with any requests will be able to choose something that will suit his taste and not hit hard on the family budget.

Often, when faced with such diversity, 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 that are worth remembering when choosing a chain.

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

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

It is also important that the chain be strong enough to withstand the load that the suspension or medallion has on it. If you wear a chain with a suspension on a daily basis, then due to the weighting suspension, the connections can simply be chafed and worn. Therefore, for heavy jewelery, it is worthwhile to select the appropriate chains - durable and reliable. But a light cross or a translucent crystal can be worn even on a vintage thin chain.

Although most of the jewelry is specifically made as versatile as possible, yet some weaving can be attributed to purely masculine or feminine. You can distinguish them by the fineness of weaving. Jewelry for girls are more sophisticated and frilly. But men's accessories - on the contrary simple and massive.

Age plays a much smaller role. But conditionally all the same, 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 inflated decorations.

Finally, it is worth mentioning such a nuance as features of appearance. The first is to focus on the build of a person and facial features.

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

Men with muscle mass and strong builds previous options just do not fit. It is better to choose more voluminous and massive jewelry that will look good on your body.

And if you buy a piece of jewelry for a child, then it makes sense to pick up a light, thin piece of jewelry consisting of links interconnected by an anchor type of weaving.

An important role in choosing a good chain is its quality. If you buy a piece of jewelry, it must certainly be strong enough to serve you for years.The quality of gold jewelry confirms the sample, which is placed on the jewelry.

You should not save on gold jewelry and buy cheap and low-quality chains. If you buy such an expensive accessory, then it is better to do it in good jewelry stores or salons. Since you cannot independently distinguish a hollow chain from a full-length one, it is better to buy such a thing from a good manufacturer, and not in the Turkish market or in any shop.

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

Buying in the jewelry salon is good and not, that you can immediately order and perform engraving on the spot, which will make your jewelry even more individual. For the quality of the accessory it is not at all harmful, and the appearance of it only gets better.

Men more often prefer 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.

To date, among all the jewelry chains are the most popular. They can be worn either one by one or by combining several pieces of jewelry at once. As practice shows, the two chains around the neck of women look very elegant. It is best if both of them are thin and one shorter than the other. You can wear both a simple chain and an added suspension.

A pendant can perform a purely decorative function or have some special significance for 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 with asterisks.

If we talk briefly about modern trends in jewelry fashion, then it is worth noting that the most popular this year will be exquisite jewelry with beautiful decorative elements. A small chain adjacent to the neck is definitely a trend that can be found in the collections of many designers. Another feminine trend - delicate pendants with a drop.