What girl, girl, woman doesn't want to look beautiful? Since ancient times, representatives of the fair sex have decorated themselves and come up with various ways to emphasize the individuality of their appearance. A gold chain is firmly established in a modern woman’s jewelry box. Available in different lengths, thicknesses and weaves, it emphasizes individuality, but at the same time does not stand out too much and suits different wardrobes. Gold jewelry emphasizes the status and taste of the owner. Men also decorated themselves. A solid status will be emphasized by a gold chain around the neck, a bracelet or a pocket watch chain. Let's look at several types of weaving gold chains:
Bismarck
Quite a popular type of weaving. Its name comes from the name of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who became famous for his iron character, self-confidence and firmness. Jewelers tried to combine all these qualities in weaving a chain. It has sufficient wear resistance and strength. The weaving consists of several rows and looks very massive.
This type of weaving is suitable for both men and women. “Bismarck” goes well with business suits and would be appropriate in an evening dress if the option is not too “heavy”.
The chain with Bismarck weave has many designs: “Triple”, “Moscow”, “Armenian”, etc. All varieties of this type of chain are made from individual springy spirals, which are connected in pairs and pressed with a special press. The difference may be in the thickness of the chain itself, the number of connected spirals and their size.
Another method of multi-layer weaving is the “Royal Robe”, in which case some links are braided with thin wire. Such jewelry should be worn with caution, as it can get caught on clothing.
A non-standard option is a chain with inserts of precious stones, semi-precious stones or cubic zirconia. Dark stones or neutral colors are suitable for men, and colored stones are suitable for women, but everyone has individual preferences, you should rely on your own taste.
Python
Python weaving is a type of Bismarck chain. This type is considered the most durable and is most often made by hand.
A chain with such weaving is a fairly independent decoration that does not require additional accessories. But, if the weaving is thin, you can add a pendant or pendant to it. This model is also called “Italian” or “Scorpio” if it is made of flat wire and not voluminous.
This model can be made from the highest 999 standard gold. Thick weaving will prevent soft metal from deforming and will last a long time. Other alloys are also suitable: 958 and 750 samples. Alloys with a value above 750 are stable in air and there is no need to worry about them tarnishing or losing their golden color.
The chain of such weaving can be quite heavy. You should choose a reliable carabiner type lock. A chain 55 centimeters long looks natural on women; men can choose a shorter and thicker chain.
Anchor
Anchor weave is quite common among gold chains. This option can be combined with pendants, crosses and pendants.
The weaving method really resembles an anchor chain: oval, round or rectangular links are connected to each other perpendicularly and form a single thread. In jewelry stores you can see several types of such chains:
- "Cartier" consists of links of different sizes. Several small links (3-8 on average) are combined with one oblong one, but the variations can be very different. There are examples with diamond processing, notches, and figured embossing.
- "Ribbon" or "Cobbled together" weave. The links are quite thick and fit tightly to each other. This chain looks like a shiny ribbon. As an independent option, it will suit a business outfit and a festive dress.
- “Garibaldi” - the chain is named after the Italian hero, a fighter for the liberation of his homeland. This weaving looks quite heavy and is suitable for men.
- Another option for anchor weaving is “Sea Chain”. The weave consists of links with jumpers in the middle.
- A large selection and good quality of chains can be seen at the Estet jewelry company. The line of this company is presented in many stores in Russia.
Pantsirnoe
Armor weaving is one of the most reliable, and its manufacturing technology is similar to knitting chain mail. All links are located in the same plane and polished on both sides, which prevents the chain from twisting.
Weaving is divided into several varieties. For example, “Figaro” combines different links in weaving. In special cases, you can find a chain with links made of different materials. There are options from three types of gold: white, yellow and red. Two-color weaving made of white and yellow gold is quite popular.
Among women, armored weaving “Snake” or “Cobra” is popular - a hollow chain of compressed links. The decoration really resembles a wriggling snake on a woman’s neck. There are both voluminous models and elegant thin ones.
For women, “Nona” weaving with smoothly shaped links is also suitable. Diamond cut chains look great. The cut jewelry shimmers in the light and attracts attention. Weaving "Nona" is carried out by machine and manually. The name of this chain comes from the Italian phrase “grandmother's weaving”.
Another type of chain mail weaving is “Persian” weaving, which consists of large round links. This option can even be two-color. For example, from yellow and white gold.
An interesting option would be armored weaving with Figure Eight links, and the coated elements will shimmer beautifully in the sun.
The “Turtle” weave consists of links with a plane in the shape of a turtle shell. This decoration is very beautiful, but not practical; the links will often get caught in hair or clothing.
Another type of flat weaving is “Cleopatra”; it is recognized as one of the most durable.
Singapore
A very romantic weave is suitable for young girls and luxurious ladies. A chain of ring-shaped links twists beautifully around the neck and shimmers.
The option with a small thickness can be complemented with a pendant or cross, and a thick chain is completely independent. A twisted chain is a universal option, suitable for any age and outfit.
You should choose a pendant for a chain carefully and try it on in a jewelry store. A pendant that is too heavy and large will greatly pull on the chain and expose it to breakage or rupture. An option that is too light may dangle and move along the thread.
Women's thin models are ideal for everyday wear; they can be worn without taking them off.
Rombo
As in the armored version, the links lie in the same plane, but they have a quadrangular shape - a rhombus. The most common options are triple and double weaving. The chain is especially popular among men for its laconic form and integrity.
Non-standard options may have a single-row weave or more than three rows. A thick chain with several rows of links can combine several colors of gold.
Love
A subspecies of armor weaving. To create it, heart-shaped links are used. Thin, light chains with small links will satisfy the whims of little fashionistas, and jewelry with large and medium-sized links will suit young girls.
The chain has large flat edges and looks cast and doesn't twist around the neck. “Love” comes in single, double and triple weave.
Rose
Exclusively for women. Also, this weaving is called “Chamomile”, it is very similar to a ribbon of voluminous flowers. With a small weight, the chain looks quite voluminous: thin patterns of round links are fastened together in the shape of a bud.
This chain can be worn to a formal reception, and is perfect for older women.
Rope
The “Rope” or “Flagella” weave is quite dense, which corresponds to the name. A thick chain of such weaving can be an independent decoration for men and women. Due to the simplicity of execution, it can be manufactured on a machine.
Women's versions are most often solid, while men's ones are complemented with inserts of gold plates.
Fox's tail
The armored weave “Fox Tail” shimmers brightly in the sun due to its flat edges and is used to make fairly thick chains. The first chains of this type (link to link) began to be made back in the Bronze Age. All elements of the chain are laid and secured in one direction, which gives the decoration a special grace.
Let's look at several types of Fox Tail weaving:
- "Circle" is a high-strength product. The rounded spirals of the links are interconnected in such a way that they cannot be separated or torn.
- The “Square” weaving looks very original and consists of wire, ligament links and rings, complemented by a diamond edge. The weaving is voluminous and labor-intensive to make, but it looks very unusual and rich.
- The option made from spirals twisted in different directions is considered extremely expensive. This decoration requires only manual assembly. Each individual element consists of six thin rings.
Pharaoh
The name of this weaving is really associated with the culture of Ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered a similar decoration on the mummy of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
The Pharaoh weaving chain is very resistant to abrasion. This decoration looks quite voluminous, but “air” is retained between the rings, which gives the chain an openwork appearance. Consists of several rows of links located longitudinally and transversely. “Pharaoh” is suitable for both respectable men and women.
Rollo
“Rollo” or “Shepard” weaving is reliable and unpretentious; the chain is easy to clean. The links for decoration are selected to be perfectly round in shape.
Inflated hollow rings look quite voluminous and allow you to create a thick chain. The thin version of the Rollo thread is suitable for women, and the voluminous version is suitable for men.
Clip
The “Paperclip” or “Snail” option is created from links with a small curl. A version of a women's puffy chain looks like a necklace and will go well with an evening dress with an open neckline.
Tondo
The chains of this weaving are made of different types of gold: red, yellow, white, etc. Such a chain will not attract unnecessary attention and will organically fit into your everyday look. Often Tondo weaving chains are complemented with small round beads. Gold balls are attached to a chain and look like a garland.
Ear
The “Spike” weave resembles the “Fox Tail”, but the links of each row are directed in one direction. The pattern of the chain really looks like an ear of wheat. This option is flexible, but difficult to tangle, perfect for everyday wear. The complexity of execution is high and the price is corresponding.
Perlina
This option is unusual in the shape of the links, which are small double balls - pearls and “barrels” of gold. Quite feminine and elegant decoration, but not too popular. Suitable for girls and young ladies, it will emphasize individuality.
The name comes from the English “perl” - pearl. A version of such a chain appeared relatively recently, which may be due to its low popularity. But, “Perlina” has one more drawback - fragility. An awkward bend can break the cable or bend it.
For those with a swan neck, the “Pearl” option - a choker - will be amazingly suitable, and for ladies with medium-length necks - chains from 55 cm. The options look great:
- Classic - a ball and a barrel on a thin cable.
- The ball is just balls on a rope.
- Double - a chain with two twisted cables with balls or barrels.
- Braid - triple chain.
Original options can be complemented with balls made of multi-colored gold or platinum.
Serpentine
French braid
Exquisite weaving, consisting of two threads woven into one “braid”. Such a chain is quite voluminous and does not require additions. You should wear such jewelry very carefully; it can get twisted and become very tangled on the neck.
Fashion design examples and reviews
In 2017, jewelry fashion did not remain on the sidelines of fashion trends. Chains and necklaces made of white, yellow, lemon and rose gold deserve special attention. Every woman wants the most beautiful, fashionable and exclusive jewelry to be hers. Let's look at some of the best examples of fashion design in 2017.
A harmonious and simple style of “minimalism” has come to the modern jewelry industry, as well as to design and clothing. Such jewelry can be worn to a business meeting, a walk or a party. Thin chains of simple anchor weaving with pendants in the form of geometric objects, flat or three-dimensional, are suitable.
Earrings with similar geometric objects can complement the jewelry, but a combination of different objects will also look good. For example: round earrings and a flat triangular pendant.
You should not choose a pendant that is too heavy or a thin chain, as it can easily break. The 1x2 ratio is ideal. Some fashionable chains already have a pendant insert; it cannot be detached from the thread itself. The ratio of weight, size and design in such models is ideal, but the pendant cannot be replaced. A fashionable addition to the look will be several chains of different thicknesses and lengths. It is worth paying careful attention to the selection of chains.
You need to choose an outfit with a high neckline. Blouses made of light, flowing fabric are ideal. The largest and shortest chain is put on top, and thinner threads can be chosen long.
Too long chains with pendants on a lush, emphasized chest will look strange. In this case, you should choose another option.
Typically, manufacturers adhere to a standard chain length; it is always a multiple of five. Chains 40-45 centimeters long are suitable for slender women and men. A universal option is 50-55 centimeters. It is quite rare to find chains longer than 70 centimeters in stores.
In 2017, massive jewelry is in fashion. Large short chains will look great with plain sweaters, T-shirts and dresses. A massive chain made of yellow gold can be worn with a business suit to work, or with a dress of a simple silhouette at a party. This option is suitable for girls and women, but little girls need to choose something more elegant.
Large and short models are especially suitable for ladies with long or medium necks. They can be worn with a simple T-shirt collar closed or open. To the office, you can wear a large gold chain under the collar of your shirt so that only the central part is visible.
Fashion stylists in the new 2017 give preference to the lemon color of gold and white. Blown rings in “Anchor” weave look great. It is also worth paying attention to chains with complex weaving: “Fox tail” or “Rose” with a diamond edge. “Tortoiseshell” weaving with large edges is suitable for an evening and business look.
Delicate handmade jewelry is well suited for a feminine look, and you can wear a less elaborate chain with a simple weave to work.
This year, men are advised to combine voluminous long chains and simple T-shirts in neutral colors. This style is quite casual, but upon closer examination it will appeal to many. Reviews of fashion trends in jewelry are divided. Many representatives of the fair sex this year choose short jewelry - chokers and complement them with pendants. This option is suitable for young girls for a walk or a date. You can choose a flat chain with “Snake” or “Cobra” weave. Fancy weaves with flat links in the form of figure eights and large rings will look self-sufficient. It is important that the links do not have snagging or sharp links, this can injure the skin and make wearing the dye a real torture.
Other girls advocate massive, heavy jewelry. In this case, you need to choose chains with blown links; they will cost less. Such decoration does not require additions in the form of pendants, and the weaving should be chosen as a fancy single-row one. Long hand thin chains with clones are also not in last place. In the warm season, girls prefer to wear them with dresses and blouses, as they lengthen the silhouette. Many solved the problem radically and combined short chains - chokers and long models with pendants. Here it is worth considering the distance between the chains. The same spacing is not an interesting option. The best locations are long chains together, almost at the same level, and make the distance to the short chain greater.
In this option, unusual and exclusive textures and colors of gold are welcome: black, white, lemon, with and without diamond edges, openwork and flat chains.
On the Internet you can find many names and types of weaving silver chains and bracelets. Almost all types of chain weaving can be used to make both purely men's chains and bracelets and purely women's ones, often it all depends on the size, weight and proportions of the jewelry chosen by the jeweler in accordance with the order. Therefore, for us, the division between men's and women's weaves has long disappeared, because the same product can perfectly suit both men and women at the same time. A striking example of such products are silver chains made of Bismarck weave weighing about 15-25 grams, as well as “Anchor chains” not exceeding 25 grams. Moreover, “Bismarck” and “Anchor” are one of the few types of weaving whose names are clearly perceived by almost everyone everywhere who is in any way connected or has dealt with jewelry.
Most weaves, no matter how absurd, often have several names, and sometimes even extremely antagonistic ones among different masters. We are also no exception; our names of some weaves do not coincide with the names of the same weaves from other manufacturers. What’s even more interesting is that within our company itself there are names that are unusual for everyone: the weaving “Byzantium (Royal)”, between us it is called “Corn”, and the weaving “Italian (Python)” between us is simply “Squirrel”.
Some of the silver chain weaves presented in this section were created by our craftsmen, and therefore we tried to give them memorable, unique and appropriate names: “Alligator”, “Lightning”, “Phantom” and others. Also, fortunately, our team includes specialists with mathematical knowledge; thanks to their calculations, we can produce chains and bracelets from various weaves of completely different sizes with a fairly high level of accuracy and quality. You can always verify the quality of jewelry made by us by looking at photographs of selected weaves; moreover, for your convenience, some pages include videos of weaving silver chains and bracelets.
Silver chain: types of weaving
Whether you use it to wear as a pendant or as a stand-alone accessory like a beautiful necklace, chains are beautiful pieces of jewelry to collect and enjoy. They are produced in dozens of models, each of which has a unique weave of silver chains - hence the appearance and specific characteristics.
Jewelers offer chains made of various metals, from gold and silver to base metals and steel. You will see some of these common weave variations if you look at the items in your jewelry box or those sold at your local store.
Ball chain. The aptly named “ball chain” looks like a series of small balls connected together. This is a very flexible and quite strong weaving method. You don't often see this style of chain in precious metals, but it is often used for costume jewelry or fun items, usually to support a pendant or address card. This is a great choice for children's jewelry since it is such a casual style.
Bird's cage. These types of weaving silver chains for men have complex, thin links that resemble a birdcage. This style looks great on its own as the design of the chain itself makes the jewelry style a statement. They also tend to be thicker, making them less popular as pendant supports. Sometimes they come in base metals, but most often they are sterling silver or sometimes gold.
Box chain. Box chains have a classic look that works on its own or to support a pendant. Their regular interlocking links provide a durable yet flexible option with an elegant appearance. The links can be rectangular for a modern look or rounded for a more traditional style. You will find these types of silver chains made from almost any jewelry metal, including gold and silver.
Silver chain anchor weave. As the name suggests, this design is the traditional braiding style that you might think of when you hear the word "chain". The links can be the same size or alternate large and small, and can also be engraved or faceted for a more intricate look. The book chain is a variation of this style. These are some of the strongest and most flexible chains, especially if the links are reliable. Typically, you will see it with oval links of the same size, often in sterling silver or base metal. Because large chains of this type can require a lot of metal, gold versions tend to be thinner.
A curb chain is similar in design to a cable, however, each link is twisted to allow it to lie flat on the skin. It is still very strong and flexible, and it can be made from any metal. This silver chain's weave and link sizes can be the same or different, depending on the desired style. It looks a little more modern than a regular anchor chain, but is still a classic choice for wearing pendants or just on its own.
Herringbone chain. These names of silver chain weaves are probably familiar to you, including this flat style, which is usually very shiny and modern. More delicate options can be used to support the pendant, but they are often too wide for this purpose. They provide a simple accent to any outfit when worn on their own, in gold, silver or non-ferrous metals. They are quite strong, however, inflexible.
Silver chain snake weave. Similar to a herringbone chain in that it has a solid appearance, being round and very flexible.
These are just a few of the many styles of weaves available in the market. Get to know the styles you like and the strength and flexibility of the different options so you can choose a chain you'll love for years to come.
Gold has always been an object of desire for all mankind. This precious metal is the most desired one when choosing jewelry. Chains are in great demand.
The use of modern technologies in the production of gold products has made it possible to produce chains of a wide variety of weaves and shapes. We will try to describe the most common examples of this art, since showing all the names seems to be an incredibly difficult task.
- It is important:
All chains according to the manufacturing method can be divided into three groups:
- Self made
- Produced by automatic machines
- Hollow, so-called “blown”
Handmade
Bismarck
This weaving has gained wide popularity due to its ease of manufacture and at the same time great reliability. Also striking is the variety of sizes of the Bismarck.
The weight of handmade gold chains varies from 5 grams to 100 grams and above. Bismarcks can be “liquid” and dense, flat, rounded, round, with soldered plates. An important advantage of this weave is its versatility; it can be worn by both men and women.
- It is important:
Italian or cardinal (python)
Weaving with this name is very widely represented on the gold jewelry market. Unlike the simple, even rough Bismarck, the cardinal looks more refined and gentle (photo). In this regard, it is considered more of a women's chain.
The weight options are also very extensive, from 5g and up. For men, there is a version of this weaving with springs at the connection of the links, it is heavier, starting from 40 g.
Armor weaving
This type is highly reliable and can serve for a very long time. Unique beauty is achieved through large links with large flat surfaces, which gives a unique mirror shine, especially on massive samples.
The disadvantage is a fairly rapid loss of shine, due to the fact that gold is a soft metal and scratches easily. Small ones can be worn by women, larger samples are intended for the male half.
Anchor weaving
A very beautiful weaving, quite modest in appearance, but popular because of its reliability and versatility. There are a large number of anchor size variations: from 3 g to almost any desired size. Often there are anchor chains made of gold, connected in 2, 3 and even 4 rows.
The common advantage of all handmade gold chains is their reliability and quality of workmanship. The disadvantage can be considered the high cost associated with the inability to make light-weight jewelry for a wide range of buyers.
Machine knitting
On sale you can find a huge number of types of names of small machine knitted chains. The use of modern automatic machines has made it possible to produce less massive products that were previously produced by hand (Bismarck, cardinal, anchor), which made them generally available. Here are examples of the most common weaves, their photos and names.
Arab
This weaving is beautiful and quite reliable. It is possible to manufacture such chains manually.
Rope
Weaving in which individual gold wires are twisted into a rope is another name.
Nona
A very common name where the eights are connected by oval links. Visually they look massive, with little weight.
Rombo
Consists of oval links intertwined with each other. The specimen in the photo resembles a shell.
Singapore
Delicate weaving similar to rope, but thinner and airier. They can be very small, less than a gram of gold, like the sample shown in the photo.
Tonda (snack)
A high-quality chain, reminiscent of a snake, which is why its second name is associated, is very practical. There is a variety of tonda with balls.
Figaro
The flat chain is quite large, which adds to its reliability.
Forza
The weave looks like anchor weaving, but consists of round links.
The heart-shaped links are the reason for the name.
Rose
Each part is like a separate rosebud.
Scythe
Interweaving several individual flat braids into one, as seen in the photo.
Notching chains
There are different shapes and sizes, an example is in the photo, the components are made by cutting from a thin plate and are connected without soldering.
A common disadvantage of all machine-knitted chains is their low strength compared to hand-made products. Such jewelry must be worn very carefully. The advantage is relatively low cost.
Hollow
Unlike other methods of producing chains that use wire, this method uses a hollow tube. The technology is quite complex, but well developed, making it possible to obtain products of various shapes and sizes.
The advantage of such jewelry is that, despite their small mass, they visually look massive and luxurious. The main disadvantage is that it is almost completely unsuitable for repair in case of damage. It often becomes an impossible task, as contaminants penetrate inside.
In today's rapidly changing world, it is not so important how long the purchased item will last. You can always go and exchange a boring or damaged chain for another, new one. However, if you want gold jewelry to serve for many years, it is better to give preference to handmade in your choice.
In our online store, in addition to the classic weaving of gold chains to order, you can make chains with decorative elements coated with enamel, blackening, and also diversify traditional weaving with inserts of cubic zirconia, topaz and other precious stones, thus turning an ordinary piece of jewelry into a real work of art.
Anchor decorative weaving
An interesting idea was brought to life by jewelry artists, using inserts of decorative elements into the anchor weave of the chain. Spiral inserts are shaded with black and create a feeling of mobility, scrolling around their axis. Such details undoubtedly increase the weight of the chain, making it unique. For example, two externally similar chains differ greatly in weight; with a difference in width of 1.5 mm, the weight differs by more than twice, 60 and 24 grams, respectively.
The meaning of the entire decoration changes depending on which element is used to decorate the chain. For example, with oval details, like pagan bells, an anchor chain 45-50 cm long takes on the appearance of a necklace that does not require additional pendants. The weight of such beauty will be only about 15 grams.
Decorated with seed-shaped inserts or elements associated with the coffee tree, the long anchor chain can be worn not only in one row, but also in two or three rows, like beads. Blackening gives additional charm to the entire decoration, focusing attention on the beauty of the elements. The average weight of the anchor chain of a seed is about 15 grams at 50 cm in length.
The wave (or coffee tree) anchor chain, with the same length, is slightly heavier due to the larger elements and weighs 20 grams.
Decorative elements of the spiral anchor chain can be coated with enamel. Such a chain acquires sophistication and gloss, needs to be worn with care, and serves as an excellent addition to a pendant with enamel of the same color.
Elegant, light, diluted with links similar to the eye of a needle, the anchor decorative chain needle is an exclusively female option, allowing you to wear it as a base for a pendant or as an independent decoration. The average weight of the anchor chain needle is 14 grams.
In some chains, anchor weaving plays the role of a connecting link between luxurious inserts, on each of which the master does a tremendous amount of work. Such decorations bring a certain ideological meaning; the chain immediately acquires ritual significance. A long anchor chain, decorated with colored enamel details, is worn over clothing. This decorative chain goes well with a massive religious pendant or cross.
Fox tail or Byzantine decorative chain
Continuing the religious theme, the jewelers diluted individual elements of the fox tail weaving with round links, making such weaving massive, almost without gaps, and eternal. The decorative Byzantine chain can withstand the most massive pendants and crosses. With an average chain length, its weight will be over 130 grams. The shortened version of the chain allows it to be worn as an independent decoration for a woman, a Byzantine necklace.
A thinner version of the chain can be made by our master jewelers especially for women with a mix of fox tail and knot weaving or, as it is also called, walnut. The Roman decorative gold chain was created as an independent decoration of exclusive design for women.
Unrivaled in popularity when creating masterpiece chains, Byzantine weaving links are used as a decorative element in themselves. The connecting links of the Byzantine figure eight chain are the details that embody the sign of infinity, each of which is created by hand by a master. The special charm of the chain is given by the use of gold of different colors, for example red and white, eliminating the need to select a pendant for a chain of a specific color. A medium-length chain weighs just over 20 grams.
Decorative weaving knot or nut
The chain consists of knots of twisted yellow gold wire connected to each other by round links of a contrasting, for example, red gold color. This chain embodies a nautical theme and is a delightful addition to a summer look. The average weight of such a chain is 22 grams.
Decorative springel weaving
A simplified version of sprigle weaving makes it affordable due to the airiness of the links, while maintaining the visible volume of the chain. The average weight of the chain is 15 grams. Any length and color of gold. Suitable for men and women to wear a variety of pendants, including religious ones.
Bismarck with stone inserts
A separate point in the whole variety of chains are weaves with inserts of cubic zirconia and semi-precious stones. The Bismarck gold chain, which enjoys well-deserved popularity, is an independent decoration due to the stones, skillfully selected in shape and set in gold, becoming its decorative elements. Examples could be a chain with cubic zirconia, a chain with topaz or amethyst. The color of the insert determines whether it is male or female.
Decorative chain armored chopard
An unusual version of a men's gold chain is offered by master jewelers, connecting the links of an armored chain with round wire. The average weight of a chopard armored chain is 48 grams. This chain is intended to be worn independently, but can also be suitable for a massive pendant of strict geometric shapes.
Decorative chain blade for men
The links of such a chain are cast by hand and assembled from individual elements, forming a movable decorative structure. The chain is designed for strong and courageous men. The chain blade is appropriate to wear on a naked body or over a dark T-shirt. Average chain weight is 60 grams.
Decorative chain of Byzantine weaving
Such chains are more similar to ritual ones; they are made exclusively to order from red, but more often yellow or white gold for clergy. The chain elements are cast and joined by hand, and the blackening gives it a noble antique look. The average weight of the chain is 38 grams, allowing you to wear a voluminous icon or cross on it.
A hand-woven Byzantine chain with a flora ornament is also suitable for women in addition to a unique festive outfit. The average weight of such a chain is 32 grams.
Weaving Nona or Nonna
One of the most popular oval-shaped weaves for women has double strength; in a thin version it is suitable for wearing a small pendant, such as a zodiac sign, a body icon or a cross. The blown version of nonna chain weaving is common. This way, it can be worn as an independent precious accessory that does not require pendants.
Weaving love or hearts
The most romantic among chain weaves for women, light and delicate, lava weaving is traditionally made in widths from 2.5 to 5 mm and is simply created as a basis for pendants in the shape of angels, flowers, and hearts.
Cord, triple cord or Forzatino Dopio weave
The unusual Italian name for the cord weaving chain can be found on the vastness of the virtual network, probably due to the intricate interweaving of the links. Forming a playful swirl, the cord weave conveys the mood of the Venice Carnival. Focusing on itself, the cord chain looks great in the central row of thinner chains of different lengths. The blown version of the cord can be worn as an independent decoration.
Weaving Singapore
Known since Soviet times, Singapore weaving has firmly become fashionable and will never come out as an economical option with an impressive shine, which can only be found in dashingly intertwined thin links, generously strewn with diamond edges. This sparkling thread of Singapore weaving will stand up to an elegant openwork pendant, cross or zodiac sign.
Snail Weave
The name of the snail weave is explained by a certain closedness of the links, twisted into one another, in appearance really reminiscent of these cute mollusks. Such a chain is often made inflated, and visually increasing in volume, it looks great as a necklace.
Weave paperclip or panther eye or bird's eye
The chain-weaving paperclip owes several names to its resemblance to the eyes of a variety of animals; it is most often compared to the eye of a panther. Agree, there is something cunning, feline in the outline of such a gold chain. Today, paperclip weaving is gaining more and more popularity and is a worthy alternative to nona weaving.
Weaving perlin or balls and a barrel ball
Only when they appeared on the shelves of domestic jewelry stores at the dawn of the 90s, gold chains of perlin weaving became a rage and received the understandable nickname of weaving balls. Later, jewelry artists diversified the range of chains by adding oblong elements to the weaving, simply calling them a barrel. Thus, perlin weaving and the barrel ball have taken root and remain an indispensable basis for trendy pendants.
Venetian weaving or square, twisted square
As soon as you connected the square links, you got an incredibly elegant gold chain. Few people know that the square weaving owes its Venetian name to its predecessor - the golden manin chain, which has been made in Venice for centuries. Today, manin is included in a number of antique weavings due to the loss of the secret of its extremely fine and complex weaving. A variation of the simple square is the twisted square gold chain, which is well suited for wearing small single-syllable pendants at the base of the neck.
Crocia weaving
Crocia weaving is called a type of Venetian chain, but it is less often represented in the assortment of jewelry stores. Most often, such a chain is made of gold, often in two or even three colors. The length of such a chain rarely exceeds 50 cm, as it often serves as an independent decoration, like a necklace.
Weaving curtain
Weaving, with a name that is clear to everyone, curtains, is a clear example of transferring design from home interiors to body decoration. The voluminous, but at the same time light, airy weave of the curtain allows you to wear a gold chain from it of any length and even in 2 rows. This is, of course, a women's version of an accessory for the summer period of wanderings, walks along the coast or fun shopping.
Weaving ribbon
By adding several rings to each link, a new ribbon chain weave is obtained. The ribbon chain, assembled from round links of different gold colors, harmoniously combines with rings and congo earrings of any color.
Weaving hammer
It’s not hard to guess from the name that the hammer chain weaving is made for men. A massive, and at the same time beautiful gold chain hammer, gives a pleasant tactile sensation, suitable for a young stylish man. With a length of 50 cm, it weighs about 32 grams.
Snake weaving
The snake chain, made of red or yellow gold, owes its name to its external resemblance to the reptile of the same name. In essence, these are tightly interlocking and beautifully knocked together links of an armored chain. The snake chain will be preferred by mature, established middle-aged and older men. Typically, the average weight of such a chain is from 20 to 30 grams.
Snake or ribbon weaving
Ribbon chain weaving is often found as an accessory for keys and is attached with one end to a belt loop and the other to a bunch of keys, which in turn are placed in the back pocket of trousers. But a golden snake at the base of the neck will look no less beautiful. As a rule, men prefer ribbon weaving of chains 45–50 cm long.
Weaving turtle
The gold chain, each four links of which is decorated with a plate element, like a shell, looks like a turtle. Hence the name turtle chain weaving. Jewelry artists continually add variety to the world of weaving gold chains, creating a “shell” of various shapes for weaving turtles, and connecting one row to another.
Braiding, Montreal and Parisina
Weaving a braided chain refers to a flat type of chain and does not need any special introduction. Montreal weaving, or parigina, resembles crawling snakes. Intertwined with each other, the tightly knit armored links of the chains play in the sun and delight those around them with a voluminous shine. Such a chain acts as a separate necklace, and is often made of gold of different colors.
Weaving Serpentine or Serpentine
A simple, uncomplicated, flat weave of a serpentine chain, recently less common in stores, resembles waves exactly following one another, obeying the strict geometry of the forms put into it by the artist-jeweler.
Braiding a spikelet or Celtic knot
Another one of the most popular weaves of gold chains among women. The weaving of the spikelets, forming a Celtic knot, delights with its originality and harmoniously combines with any pendant. The average weight of the chain is 10 grams.
Weaving a stream
Corresponding to the name in appearance, the weaving of the rivulet chain is created for original females. It is possible to make a massive chain, then the stream turns into a mountain river and becomes a man’s chain for a pendant, for example, a cross or a zodiac sign.
Weaving Superdisk or Cleopatra
Such a chain consists of links in the form of flat plates parallel to each other. Due to the torsion of the weave, the gold superdisk chain sparkles in any light, and can serve as the basis for an original pendant or act as an independent decoration as part of chains of other weaves.
Weaving rope
A simple and at the same time beautiful and reliable weaving, tightly assembled from many rings, naturally takes on a twisted appearance. A wide version of a rope chain is appropriate to wear as a necklace or in a set with analogues of different lengths, and a thin chain goes well with pendants of the most intricate shapes.
Weaving a cord or flagellum
An ideal option for pendants with an unusual design, the cord weaving chain is designed to become the basis for the creations of jewelry artists. The flagellum chain plays the role of the basis for true wearable works of art. There is weaving made into a square, but the weaving of a chain of flagellum with a circular cross-section is recognized as functional.
Weave Rose
A thin gold wire twisted in a whimsical manner forms a magnificent-looking flower. By connecting the resulting roses together, a chain with rose weaving was born. The weaving is distinguished by its openwork, lightness, and at the same time voluminous, it can easily replace a necklace.
There is also a long series of fancy chains, the artistic elements of which are cast by hand and connected to each other. Such chains are designed to emphasize the individuality of the owner, his prestige, and unique style. They are almost never presented in retail stores; such fancy chains are made to order in specialized workshops. Below are the varieties of solid cast chains. The names of each chain are assigned according to the image on the links, or associatively the shape of the elements that make up the chain.
The first mentions of chains date back to the times of Ancient Egypt. It was there that the prototypes of modern gold chains originated; they were massive and communicated the status of the owner. At that time, chain weaving was the most primitive, or they did not wear wicker jewelry, but simply pieces of gold connected to each other. Even the simplest anchor weaving appeared much later.
Over time, people learned to handle metal. They learned about its properties, in particular, its malleability, and began to use it. Thus, weaving gold chains has become more intricate and complex. Most often it was carried out by analogy with some objects.
Anchor weaving
For example, the anchor type of weaving resembled the anchor chain of a ship; armor weaving was similar to chain mail in a smaller version. But the purpose of wearing chains remains the same. This is still an effective way to emphasize status, material well-being and position in society. Gold chains have never gone out of fashion; they are relevant for both men and women. But besides cost, they are distinguished by another important criterion - weaving.
Benefits of weaving
Weaving is a variation of connecting links in a decoration. And one of the very first, classical types of weaving arose the anchor version. This technique consists in the fact that the links are simply connected to each other perpendicular to each other. The method is also called natural, since it did not require much imagination to come up with it. The technique is still popular because it has a number of advantages:
- Versatility. Weaving is suitable for both men and women. The main difference is the thickness of the product.
- Ease of execution. No wonder they say that everything ingenious is simple. The master does not need to invent intricate combinations. The technique is performed quite quickly even by hand. In addition, the product can be made using machine knitting or stamping. This does not mean that it will have poor characteristics, but these methods will make the chain cheaper. Even if you order weaving from a chain maker, it will not cost much more than machine work.
- Volume of decoration. Since the links in the chain are located at right angles, this means that the product is not flat, but has some volume. It makes the chain seem thicker, although in reality it is not. If you don’t want the chain to constantly pull down your jacket, you can order a thinner piece of jewelry where the links as such will not be noticeable. And at first glance you will not be able to understand the essence of weaving. Therefore, the criterion is considered both an advantage and a disadvantage.
- Compatibility with other decorations. This point is important because a gold chain is often worn with bracelets, rings and pendants. Due to its simplicity, the anchor chain looks good with a pendant. When choosing the latter, do not forget to take into account its dimensions and compare them with the thickness of the chain. If the chain is thick, you should not take small, delicate pendants, as they will simply get lost against the massive background. And, conversely, the pendant should not pull the chain down. Pendants in combination with an anchor chain can be different, not necessarily secular or with stones. Often this chain is considered for religious pendants, for example, crosses. Often, silver jewelry becomes a gift from godparents before the baptism ceremony.
Anchor weaving in silver
Varieties of techniques
In addition to the basic technique, the anchor weaving pattern continues to evolve. Several varieties have appeared that diversify the product. Among them are:
- Double anchor. This technology is not too different from conventional weaving. The whole point is that each link doubles. That is, instead of one ring, two are threaded into the next link. The technique was created to add volume to the chain.
- "Rollo." A method in which the chain links are round in shape (in the classic version they are oval). This technique was developed by the fashion house Chopard. That's why she is often called "Chopard" now.
- “Garibaldi” is the name of the technique, derived from the surnames of two spouses who were inseparable. And the technique itself is similar to making “Rollo”, only in this case the ring-links are double.
- But not only standard options can be made based on the anchor technique. There are also fantasy chains, their names: “Hawaiian”, “Aurora”. This is a more complex technique that is often used for women's products.
Depending on the type of anchor weaving, you can choose the length and thickness of the product. There are no restrictions. The shortest option is 40 centimeters, the product will be located around the neck. And the long chain reaches 60–70 centimeters and the lower neckline on the body.
The anchoring technique can be improved with the help of coatings. Of course, a gold-plated chain will cost less, but the coating will wear off over time. The process happens faster if the chain rubs against your neck and you wear it constantly. But if the master wants to protect the product from scratches or abrasions, he can apply a layer of rhodium, which will not spoil the appearance of the jewelry. Diamond coating is responsible for giving the chain additional shine. It is this that ennobles the chain.
Gold bracelet anchor weave
The strength of the technique is quite high, however, the links can break and fall out. To ensure that this happens as rarely as possible, you should inquire about the quality of the product before purchasing. Don't forget to check all the certificates that confirm the quality and skill of the jeweler. Inquire about the strength of the alloy.
Gold chains are made from 585 or 830. For this technique, using a higher-grade alloy is dangerous because gold is a soft metal that is prone to deformation. And 585 standard is durable and will last for many years.
If possible, purchase only filled chains. They are easy for a master to care for and repair. Hollow links are difficult to repair if cracked or broken. Don't forget to pay attention to the castle. The more massive the product, the stronger it should be, for example, a carbine. But for thin jewelry options, a springel is quite suitable.
The choice of chain and weave depends on your taste, as well as the purpose of use. This chain has already become a true classic at a reasonable price. It will never spoil your style, and it will not be called tasteless. Anchor style weaving goes well with other accessories and decorations, but it is advisable that they are made of the same type of metal.
