Chains

The chain is one of the most familiar and beloved by many jewelery.. It is worn by men, women, and even children. It is a self-contained decoration or serves as a beautiful addition to the pendant and pendant.

This accessory is worn every day and worn on a special occasion. Despite the apparent simplicity, there is a huge number of various models of this jewelry. They differ from each other by the material of manufacture, length, width, weaving technique, type of lock, color, the presence of decorative ornaments.

Chains are divided into male and female. Jewelry for women is distinguished by the elegance of weaving, openwork design, rounded links, low weight, the presence of decorative details. Men's chains are more massive, heavier and more angular. There is a completely universal option that looks equally harmonious on both young people and girls.

Chains decorate not only the neck, but also the arms, legs, head and body. They can be used on their own or supplemented with a suspension.

As a decorative accessory, the chain can be single, double or triple. The aesthetic appeal of the decoration is given by various weaving options, as well as inlays in stones, beads, rhinestones, and other metals. Chains can consist of one link or alternate with balls made of the same metal. They can be hollow or solid, flat or bulky. The decoration may consist of one or several thin chains intertwined with each other.

Chain under the pendant or pendant is usually performed in a simple, uncomplicated design, so as not to switch attention from the main decoration.

By the type of weaving the chain can be divided into 2 groups:

• simple (with the classic version of weaving);
• complex (with design variants of interlacing in several rows, using blackening, diamond faceting of links, decorative inserts, combinations of metal of different colors).

The thickness of the jewelry can be divided into 3 groups.:

• thin (with thickness of a link no more than 2-3 mm);
• medium (thickness of the link 4-5 mm);
• large (thickness of the link from 6 mm and above).

By the way, quite voluminous chains may not be heavy at all. These are hollow jewelery and cost much less than ordinary solid chains. Such chains have a significant drawback - fragility. Breaking the links is not always possible to fix and restore.

One of the main criteria for the decorative value of a product is the type of interweaving of links. The more complicated and sophisticated weaving, the more expensive and beautiful the decoration looks.

To date, there are several main types of weaving.

Chain links are located perpendicular to each other. The classic version, which has several varieties. The links themselves can be performed in a square or round shape. One of the most durable, durable and practical types of weaving. Links and gaps between them are easily cleaned if necessary.

It is considered a variety of the first type, although it looks quite significantly different from it. Twisted links visually remind incomplete eights. They lie in the same plane, and the chain seems almost flat, and grinding further enhances this effect. This type of weaving is distinguished by its special refinement and elegance. The chain does not twist and does not cling to the collar of a shirt or blouse. Chains with such weaving are worn by men and women.

Very interesting and original version of double weaving. Inside the twisted and large links are smaller. The decoration is very voluminous and, at the same time, airy and light. Most often used to create women's accessories.

The chain, made by this kind of weaving, looks quite massive, so men prefer to wear it. In this case, the picture does not look heavy and rough, but easy and airy. Links consist of several closely spaced elements. Due to this, a monolithic structure is visually created. To clean such a decoration is very difficult, this is its drawback.

This option harmoniously combines links that differ from each other in length and shape. Usually, three shortened links first go, then one long link and then in the same order. Such weaving has high strength, in addition, it is unpretentious in the care. True, the links can sometimes be twisted due to the different size and shape.

Weaving got its name for the external similarity of links with pearls. They are made in the form of tiny balls and fastened together by a golden thread. Weaving is incredibly beautiful and original, but not very strong and durable.

This weave consists of flat links. It looks very impressive and catchy. But such chains often cling to hair and clothing and get tangled. Basically, this type of weaving is used to create women's jewelry.

Very beautiful twisted weaving, which is often used to create chains for pendants. The links are twisted in a spiral, so their faces burn and shimmer with each hit of a sunbeam. Simple enough and strong connection.

The links are decorated in the form of curlicues that look like a snail shell.

Small, well-ground links are tightly located next to each other and slightly twisted. Outwardly, such a chain looks almost monolithic and very much resembles snake skin. It is this similarity that gave the name of this kind of weaving. Due to outward unusualness, such a decoration is worn by itself, without pendants and pendants.

Diamond-shaped weaving, in which the links are located in each other. There are double or triple weaving depending on the number of links located in each other. A beautiful option, which is often used to create bracelets.

Outwardly, it resembles an anchor version, only in this case all links are thinner, wider and flattened. Links are performed in a square or rectangular version.

Very original weaving, resembling the appearance of a beautiful twisted braid-cone. This option is material-intensive, so these chains are quite expensive.

Beautiful, elegant weaving. Its originality consists in a special method of fastening the links arranged and interconnected in a complex order.

It looks like a tourniquet when the links jump over each other. This method is more suitable for creating men's accessories.

Very beautiful and feminine option when each link twists in a spiral, forming a rose bud. In addition to purely aesthetic appeal, this method of weaving is also characterized by high strength.

Very strong and durable connection, reminiscent of weaving a rope or rope.

Beautiful and feminine option, suitable for the most young and romantic girls. The links that make up the chain look very much like hearts.

The classic version of weaving braids from three thin chains.

It is a rather complicated variant, in which the pre-bent links are inserted into each other, forming a beautiful, open-work pattern.

The same weaving may vary in different versions depending on the materials used, their color and metal thickness. The wider the diameter of the metal wire, the more massive and heavier the chain will appear.

Today, the chain is not only a classic necklace. Designers went even further and offered several fashionable and stylish options for decorating the whole body chain. This accessory is called body action, that is, the body chain. It will help emphasize the beauty and rounded curves of certain parts of the body and draw attention to them.

Usually such a chain is worn in the summer, when the body is as open as possible. A gold or silver chain beautifully emphasizes the beauty of a tanned body, effectively contrasting with it.

The most popular option for wearing such jewelry is a chain on a belt.. She allows to focus attention on the thin, tightened waist. You can wear it directly on your naked body or on top of your clothes.

Another interesting option - a chain on the shoulders. Especially if such a decoration is made of several tiny chains scattered over the shoulders, like a brilliant spiderweb. Looks incredibly impressive and stylish.

Girls who prefer the more classic options can use the chain to decorate their ankles or wrists..

One of the trends of the new season - a chain to the head. There are various options for wearing such jewelry and they all have Indian roots. The chain can be one and decorate the parting. There may be several of them, they may be located in parallel or intertwined with each other. Often the chains are additionally decorated with small pendant stones. This decoration looks very unusual and is most often used to create an evening or ceremonial hairstyle.

The range of lengths of modern chains is quite wide. There are absolutely tiny products that are suitable for decorating the wrist or ankle. There are also long chains that are worn on the arm, neck or body in several turns.

The most common length option is “princess”. Its length ranges from 40 to 50 cm. This length allows the ornament to easily fit the female or male neck and freely descend into the open collar of a shirt or décolleté.

With pendants or pendants they wear chains from 45 to 55 cm long, depending on where the decoration is located - in the area between the collarbone or on the chest.

Chains longer than 55-60 cm can be worn over the head without unfastening. Such models are worn on clothes without a cutout, for example, on a turtleneck or a closed dress.

With the help of well-chosen length of the product, you can beautifully beat the advantages and disadvantages of the figure. For example, a short chain focuses attention on a beautiful neckline, a long one will draw attention to a luxurious neckline.

To determine the appropriate size, it is necessary to wrap the neck with a thick thread in such a way as one would like the chain to hang. Then round the resulting value to the nearest multiple of five. This will be the right size.

Chains differ from each other not only by the material, weaving, width and length, but also by the type of lock.

Among the most common can be identified:

• Round. The reliable fastening consisting of a ringlet with a spring-latch.
• Carbine. A loop with a tensioned spring, slightly retracted to the side. Ideal for massive, heavy jewelery.
• Box. Reminds a box with a strip enclosed in it. This mount is not very reliable.
• Magnetic lock. The name speaks for itself, the fastener is made in the form of small magnetic links that attract each other.
• Togl It is a ring and a crossbar, which is inserted inside and rotates across. Not a very reliable option, so most often it is used for jewelry.

Chains can be jewelry or be a costume jewelry.The jewelry from the first group is made of precious and semi-precious metals: gold, silver, platinum, ruthenium, iridium, osmium, rhodium. Precious materials are of high quality, durability, durability, excellent aesthetic characteristics.

The quality and purity of the metal confirms the sample, which must be placed on each product.

The most democratic option for the price is silver jewelry, which is not inferior in beauty to gold products and is often performed with a special gold-colored coating.

Jewelery gives a huge scope for the embodiment of design fantasies. The chain and other decorations can be easily made with your own hands from the improvised material. Self-made chains of beads, multi-colored stones, rhinestones and other beautiful and brilliant materials have always been especially popular. The basis of such decorations are taken wire, textile or leather laces and shiny threads.

Despite all the variety of modern materials for the manufacture of jewelry, the most popular color scheme in which the chains are made, remains unchanged. This is, above all, yellow - the color of gold. The most popular option, which is suitable for both men and women. It goes well with different clothes and looks harmonious with other decorations. By the way, gold can be not only yellow, but also white and red.

More sophisticated models of silver have a neutral white color. The black chain looks very unusual and original. Some models are made in several colors at once, for example, a black-and-white or white-yellow chain. Costume jewelery and handmade decorations are presented in a wider color range.

When choosing a suitable accessory, you need to pay attention to a few points.:

1. If the chain is bought under a pendant or pendant, then the weaving should be as simple as possible, and the product itself must be combined in color and style with a decorative ornament.
2. The age of a person plays an important role in the selection of jewelry. Young people, as a rule, prefer more original, fantasy weaving and eye-catching ornaments. People of mature age tend to concise and conservative models, designed in the classical style.
3. Weaving. The type of weaving has a huge impact on the strength of the jewelry. The more closely spaced the links, the stronger the chain will be.
4. Length. The chain should not be too long. Otherwise, she will be confused and cling to her hair and clothes, or twisted.
5. Quality. Certificate, passport, compliance with standards, sample - all these documents and signs must accompany any branded jewelery.

The chain under the pendant or pendant plays the role of an elegant addition to the main decorative ornament. She should unobtrusively emphasize the beauty and elegance of the pendant, and not switch attention to herself.

The suspension can have a very different design, shape and size. It can be a decoration with the sign of the zodiac, with a crescent, with an angel, with a letter, with a flower, with a heart, with an animal. The chain itself must be of such length that the decorative ornament lies freely on the chest, not clinging to clothes.

As for the combination of the chain and other jewelry, for example, earrings, bracelet, rings, ideally they should all be made of the same metal, have the same color and a similar design. Even if it is not just one set, decorations similar in stylistics look very harmonious and stylish.

Properly chosen jewelry will give any look a finished and elegant look, while the wrong accessory can ruin the impression of even the most beautiful outfit.

For a strict office dress or suit it is best to choose a classic chain of small length.

Long chains with complex weaving are well suited to beautiful, low-cut dresses.

Gold or silver chains of medium length with a laconic pendant or without it are perfect for every day. Weaving should not be too convoluted, if the ornament is combined with a simple T-shirt or top. Fancy shapes accessories are best left for the evening out.

One of the most beautiful and feminine decorations for an evening dress with an open back is a thin long chain, falling to the back. It can be decorated with a concise pendant. There may be several chains at once. Then they are intertwined with each other and cover the back, like an openwork sparkling mesh.

Body chains look perfect in the hot season. They can be worn with summer clothes, bathing suits, they can decorate naked parts of the body.