Types of weaving silver chains

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

Chains on manufacturing technology are stamped, hand and machine knitting. Stamped chains are assembled from individual blanks, are easily twisted and do not have great strength. Machine knitting chains are made on high-tech machines.

Many types of weaving can only be done manually. The master performs a long hard work, cutting silver wire, forming and connecting chain links. But the chains, made by hand, have the strongest weave, do not cling to clothes.

For a long time, silver was valued by noble people as a sacred substance, symbolizing the purity of the Slavic family, capable of curing and protecting against evil. Today, observing the ancient traditions of jewelry art, Orthodox craftsmen manually make silver Slavic chains in which links are interspersed with amulets, as well as exclusive sets of weaving chains of peas with the author’s Orthodox crosses.

Classic anchor chains have a type of weaving, resembling an anchor chain connecting simple links in perpendicular planes. Elements of such a suitable suspension for carrying, the chains are mostly oval. A kind of anchor is the weaving of the sea anchor, in which the oval links have partitions in the middle.

Alternatively there is a weave, called anchor rollo, in which the links of the chain have a round appearance. There are products with straight and twisted rollo. Weaving an anchor chain with natural twisting, the elements of which enter each other not one by one, but several at once, is called cord.

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

Another type of anchor knitting is called Venice. The weave, consisting of thinner and flat anchor links, looks very elegant. Rectangular elements may be used. From how many links fall on one 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 one plane, are called armored. Depending on how many links one enters into another, the shell can be single, double or triple. A variety of such chains is the so-called armor-clad rhombus, which has a fairly strong weave, which is especially popular with men.

Singaporean weaving with curved elements contributing to the twisting and sparkling shine of the chain has become an armor-clad version. Fashionable delicate female chain with armor-weave, including large and small round links, is called nonna. The armor of alternating long and short links, called figaro. The alternation of links allows you to combine blackened and white silver.

An innovative way to weave a pigtail embodies the artist’s imagination in Montreal and Paréjin chains, which, in essence, are flat necklaces. This necklace is woven from three separate thin armor-clad chains made of metal of different colors.

At the heart of the product, resembling a textile cord, is a simple chain of armor-knit, which is sealed to a cord that has a round cross-section with a smooth structure, resembling a snake. Silver cords of different types are produced: oval or rectangular section, with a flat tape surface.

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

An interesting variant of cords of different diameters with a surface that resembles snake scales is represented by chains with links connected all around. Large round chains look very unusual and like young extraordinary individuals.

An attractive chain for women is a bit like beads and does not require a suspension, including spherical, cylindrical, smooth or faceted elements, as well as their alternation. The weave has the name “perlina”, derived from the Italian word perlina, that is, the pearl. Chain of pearl will be an interesting decoration of everyday attire and is perfect for a strict office suit.

The spike chains or the Celtic knot of different thickness admire with their originality, they are well combined with pendants, they practically do not break and are not confused, despite the size and weight. Models provide the ability to combine material of different shades. For stylishness and originality they are valued by customers of all ages.

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

The varieties of products called Moscow Bismarck or Cardinal, Arab Bismarck, Brook, Abinata and Glamor, which are also made for women, have a less dense openwork structure. Weaving a trickle has become one of the most popular today technician used in the manufacture of silver chains and bracelets. In order to create the effect of massiveness jewelers widely used weaving a double stream.

A kind of Bismarck is royal mating, often called Byzantium or fox tail. Byzantine weaving is used in the manual manufacture of chains with a fancy interweaving of one-type links, directed in one direction. On the shelves of jewelry stores there are products made in the techniques: classic, round and semi-circular fox tail, square fox tail.

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

According to experts, the strongest are men’s chain of lozenge. The strength is also possessed by women's nonna chains and chains with Venetian weaving. All subspecies of the Bismarck technique are strongly interlaced.

Among the chains with a flat design, the Celtic knot is characterized by high wear resistance. Despite the seeming refinement and lightness, they are not confused and well withstand the strength test of the product with the weaving of the spikelet and flagellum.

The strengths of the product are added by wearing accuracy and cleaning.The chain of silver without rhodium and gilding of the coating quickly oxidizes and becomes covered with a dark patina. If you do not take care of it, the abrasion process will quickly begin. Chains with elements of blackening in this regard are more practical and durable, they do not require special care.

The chain perfectly complements the stylish image, emphasizes the personality and taste of the owner. Among the range of chains offered by Russian factories, jewelry houses of Italy and Germany, a variety of sizes and weaving, it is important to find exactly your chain. A man will fit a chain length of 50-55 cm, the ideal length of the female chain will be 45 cm. Children should wear a short chain of up to 40 cm.

The chain must necessarily match the size and weight of the suspension. A large pendant or cross will not look beautiful on a too thin chain. A harmonious set of a necklace and an armlet-slave wearing a hand should be made using the same weaving technique.

The chain must fit the face and body of the owner. Men should choose large chains with a discreet design. The larger the build of the man, the heavier the chain he can buy. Young women will be suited for thin and medium thickness gentle models that emphasize youth and freshness of the face. Mature ladies are long chains with fancy weaving, decorated with pendants.

The shape of the face affects the choice of neck decoration. For a triangular face fit massive twisted chain with large links. For a square face shape, it is better to choose a long model complete with an extended suspension. To match the face of an oval shape, a decoration of medium length. The pear-shaped face will adjust the long chain with an elongated pendant.

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 high-collared blouses. The chain of universal medium length, reaching the level of the chest, is able to emphasize any fashionable trend in clothing, however, it should not touch the edge of the neckline.

Very long, over 75 cm, silver chains should be worn over the dress without decollete. Such a chain will be a spectacular decoration of an evening dress. Wearing volumetric fancy models requires good taste and a sense of proportion, since such models can look equally good with casual clothes and party outfit.

There are types of fantasy techniques intended primarily for female chains, using unusual geometry of links, alternation of details of various shapes and shades of silver, which cannot be attributed to any type of weaving.

For example, the technique of sunray forms sparkling thin and sharp, like ice needles, links. The chain of such weaving is ideal for a business suit business woman. Jewelry artists today offer unusual versions of silver chains inspired by Asian exoticism. Weaving Shanghai and Beijing alternate elements decorated with Chinese characters. The Wanqing technique uses a combination of ringlets and coffee bean links with an intricate pattern.