Not so long ago, the fashion industry presented an unusual jewelry - a rubber chain with gold inserts. Radiant blotches of gold of red and white hues blend harmoniously with the dark matte color of rubber.
Features
The rubber used in jewelry is a material that has been treated with sulfur. Natural rubber is too fragile and does not tolerate temperature fluctuations. For example, if the thermometer rises above +30, the material will lose its elasticity, and if the thermometer is below zero, the rubber will begin to glaze and crumble.
Thanks to industrial processing and the addition of dyes, you can get the rubber of the desired color, the natural material has a light beige tint.
Jewelery made of rubber with precious inserts or gold pendant is one of the current trends of the new season. They allow you to emphasize the temperament and personality of the woman. It is no coincidence that leading designers create collections of rubber jewelry for the neck, hands, and even women's handbags.
Every year the popularity of the material only grows and there are several reasons for this:
- The rubber is hypoallergenic, bends well, weighs little;
- Often, rubber jewelry chains come with a lock on a magnet; this adds a bit of extravagance to their design;
- The glitter of precious metals and stones looks very impressive against the background of rubber;
- Loyal pricing;
- Harmless to health;
- Rubber chains, with and without gold, are suitable for the classic version of clothing and sports style.
Models
The most common rubber laces are the preference of adolescents, and wealthy women are interested in original products with precious metals and stones.
Rubber chains with gold, combining at the same time restraint and luxury, will complement both the festive and the everyday look. Laces with snake-like inserts, with engraved and patterned pendants (flowers, hearts, abstractions) will be a stylish decoration for every day.
They go well with t-shirts, sweaters and leather jackets.
Chains with geometric inserts or a small pendant will be an excellent office option. For ceremonial exits it is better to choose a multi-layered rubber necklace with red gold.
As for models with stones, then for jewelry that you will wear during the day, it is better to choose modest inserts in the form of minerals or crystals, with minimal jewelry processing.
For evening options rubber chains fit: opal, jasper, aquamarine, rock crystal, kyanite and labradorite.
Care
Products made of rubber are quite capricious and require thorough care. To extend the life of jewelry, you must follow simple rules:
- Remove the string before taking a shower, make sure that no soap containing substances get on it;
- Do not immerse rubber products in fresh and seawater;
- Eliminate the impact on the material of any aggressive substances: acetone, acid, sulfur vapor or mercury;
- Do not allow rubber jewelry to be located near tobacco smoke. The product absorbs the smell and changes its color;
- You can clean the rubber using only dry fabrics.
If the product has hardened, several effective methods will help restore it to its original softness.
- Put the rubber chain in a container with gasoline or kerosene, cover with a lid. When the product becomes elastic - rinse with warm water and wipe dry with a towel;
- Soften the lace with a hair dryer at a temperature not higher than 85 degrees.The whole procedure should last no more than 3-5 minutes with interruptions so that the rubber does not melt;
- A similar procedure can be done using a steam generator;
- The easiest way to soften a rubber chain is over steam (using forceps), periodically changing position, to achieve uniform heating.