High-class jewelers know a lot of ways to turn a classic chain into an elegant accessory. One of the most popular is the Byzantine weaving. Such models look truly noble and attract universal attention. In vain, this method of weaving is also called royal.
Features
Byzantine weaving is a type of Bismarck technique. In the manufacture of such chains combine the same square, round or oval links. Twisted around each other, they create a fancy pattern. Such a chain is sometimes called the "foxtail."
Models of jewelry, whether it be chains on the neck or bracelets, do not need additional elements of decor. This is a self-sufficient decoration that can overshadow any accessories. It already attracts the eye to itself. Therefore, additional pendants, pendants and other elements will turn the noble decoration into a tasteless accessory. The task of a necklace with royal weaving is to clearly but gently emphasize the status of its owner.
Technique fox tail is quite complicated. It requires a highly skilled master. Therefore, such a product in the store will cost much more than a simple chain, similar in weight. It takes a lot of time to make one model.
The thickness of the product affects the style, which corresponds to this decoration. A massive necklace designed for men. Women can wear it to the celebration. As a casual decoration, it is more appropriate for more mature people. Young girls should wear gold royal chains for special evening events. But a thin silver necklace perfectly complements the bow for a day walk with friends or a date.
Benefits
The jewelry made by Byzantine weaving is very durable. Choosing such a product as a gift, you can be sure that it will serve for many years and please its owner with impeccable look and quality. Any other common types of products are inferior in strength to the fox tail. In order to break the chain with the Venetian weaving, it is necessary to exert superhuman efforts. Therefore, the decoration can be worn without removing, without fear of losing it.
This type of jewelry looks very presentable. Products made in the technique of Venetian weaving, look at the same time interesting, solemn and restrained. This necklace emphasizes the excellent taste of its owner.
Talented craftsmen are experimenting in the process of creating their masterpiece, combining between themselves links of various shades of metal, as well as glossy and matte elements. Looks great bicolor steel chain. In jewelry stores found Byzantium chain, which stands out for its thickness. Such jewelry is suitable only for solemn images.
Byzantine weaving looks harmoniously on products of any length. Bracelets and chains, made in the technique of fox tail, like both men and women. Royal weaving is even used in the creation of three-dimensional parts - pendants and key chains.
Kinds
Due to the different types of processing links, jewelers achieve certain effects that make the products even more original.
- Collected fox tail. It is made of spirals that twist in different directions. In each link there are six elements connected by hand with a thin wire. Such a masterpiece of jewelry is extremely expensive.
- A circle. Very durable type of weaving.Internal bundles of links are distributed evenly, which makes breaking such a chain practically impossible.
- Semicircular weaving. Elements in such a product have a smaller bend radius.
- Square. In cross section, the chain has a square shape. Suitable for more massive products.
Any of the above types of Venetian weaving is highly durable and beautiful in its own way.
If there is a desire to add a cross or pendant to the necklace, then it should be taken into account that the weight of the pendants should not exceed the weight of the chain. This rule applies to jewelry with any weaving. Heavy decor can ruin the main product. And in the case of the royal chain, massive pendants can adversely affect the sophistication of the jewel.
