But jewelry of inappropriate length can visually shorten the neck, enlarge the chin, emphasize age, and more. Let's talk about how to choose the length of a chain for a man's neck and not make a mistake.
The optimal length of a chain for a man’s neck is considered to be 50-60 cm. But this is too general a recommendation - the approach to choosing jewelry should be individual, because each person is unique and has his own taste and preferences.
Traditionally, chains for men look more solid and massive than women's ones. There is a simple explanation for this: jewelers strive to create jewelry that will emphasize masculinity.
How to choose a chain as a gift for a man
If the gift is for the man you love, of course, choose with your heart and follow your intuition! But it won’t hurt to arm yourself with our recommendations - what if they come in handy?
- If a man is thin and wears size 44-46
Thin men and teenagers should try on chains 40 cm long. If the jewelry seems a little short, choose a length of 45 cm - this will be enough.
- If a man is of average build and wears size 48-52
For men of average build, neck jewelry with a length of 45 cm is usually suitable if the chain needs to be precisely sized. In order for the chain to hang slightly below the neck, but not lie too loosely, you need to choose a size of 50 cm.
- If a man is fat
For large men with thick necks, we recommend choosing chains longer than 55 cm. Elongated jewelry visually “stretches” the neck and narrows the face.
- If a man is muscular
For a guy with a muscular figure and a wide neck, it is worth buying chains with a length of 55 cm or more. Products of shorter length will look ridiculous and may simply be too small.
- If the man is still small
For children, we recommend short and thick chains that will be difficult to get tangled in or break. Typically, children's chains are made 30-35 cm long, but there are other options.
A few more tips:
- Chubby people should avoid short chains - they make the face wider;
- When choosing neck jewelry, you should take into account the man’s height. Short people are better suited to chains 40-50 cm long, and tall guys can safely wear chains 50-60 cm long or even longer;
- Are you planning to add a pendant to the chain? Choose products that are proportional to each other. A miniature cross on a massive chain will look inharmonious, just as large pendants do not go well with thin chains.
The appropriate type of weaving is usually chosen based on one’s own taste and preferences. However, there are types of weaving that are more suitable for men than others - these are “bismarck”, anchor, “diamond”, armored.
What types of chains are there in length?
There are several aspects to choosing a necklace by length:
- Personal preferences;
- The image being created;
- The ability to highlight a beautiful neck or make it visually longer.
Women's chains made of gold (go to the SUNLIGHT catalog)
Choosing the length of the ideal product, following the recommendations below, will not be difficult. The size of the chain corresponds to its length in centimeters:
- Chain size 40: shortest length; Suitable for teenagers and petite women with thin, graceful necks;
- Size 45: this length looks especially impressive with a heart-shaped pendant or a neat floral pendant;
- Size 50 refers to the medium length and is considered universal: the chain will suit almost everyone, and therefore it is recommended to buy products of this particular length as a gift.
The standard length of branded jewelry chains is always a multiple of 5 cm
- A chain length over 55 cm is suitable for tall and stately people; it visually lengthens the neck;
- Sizes 60-65-70 are usually made to order.
Silver or gold?
Gold chains are undoubtedly the leaders in the jewelry market. Products made from this precious metal are suitable for men of all ages; they are even given to babies. If you are choosing jewelry as a gift and don’t know what metal a man prefers, take gold, it’s a win-win!
Silver is cheaper, and therefore the demand for it is higher. Silver chains with their cool shine suit men and harmonize with any skin and hair color. Perhaps, only in rare cases may a silver chain not be suitable - if a man does not like this metal or if he constantly wears other gold jewelry (for example, a bracelet).
How to choose chains by metal color
Previously, it was accepted that the chain was a continuation of the pendant, i.e. For a gold pendant, choose a gold chain, for a silver one, choose a silver chain. Modern fashion is for creativity, i.e. you can combine gold with silver, leather, and jewelry. A combined women's neck chain with a pendant is an original decoration with any style of clothing. The fashion feature is a combination with three shades of gold - yellow, red and white.
Probably everyone knows that wearing the same jewelry with clothes of different shades creates an unusual and sometimes even contradictory effect. Therefore, it is better to have two or more sets of jewelry on hand to wear with outfits in warm and bright colors.
A gold chain should be chosen to match your skin tone, eye and hair color. For contrast, yellow, white gold, and silver will look good on tanned skin. White gold jewelry is suitable for a restrained, stylistically neutral, aristocratic look, while yellow and red gold are suitable for a festive look.
The following points will help you find out how to choose a women's gold chain for your neck to match your skin tone:
- for women with brown eyes, warm-colored hair, peach or golden skin, a piece made of yellow gold is suitable;
- For blondes with pinkish-light skin, white gold, silver or platinum are more suitable.
Silver is a more affordable material in comparison with gold products; it is hard and does not deform as easily as gold. Which silver chain to choose for your look depends on the personal preferences of the future owner. Silver jewelry is perfect for women in everyday and evening style.
Weight: which should be heavier, a chain or a pendant?
How to choose a chain for a pendant by weight? Experts recommend choosing products according to the most ideal weight ratio - 2:1, but for classic weaves a 1:1 ratio is acceptable. If the chain weighs less, it can quickly wear out, which will lead to its breaking and loss of suspension. A huge pendant on a thin chain will look equally ridiculous, and vice versa.
Which chain to choose by weight for a cross
We have been wearing a pectoral cross since childhood, so it is somewhat difficult to call it just an ornament. The weight ratio here is the same as in the case of a pendant, i.e. the cross should be twice as light. The purpose of the product is also important: for a child the cross should be small, for an adult it should be larger and more expensive. The gender of the person must also be taken into account.
Which chain to choose for the cross is up to you to decide. However, whether it is gold, silver, light or heavy, etc., the most important thing is accuracy and careful use.
How to determine the optimal length of a chain for a man’s neck yourself
- Take the lace and wrap it around your neck so that it fits snugly, but does not dangle or put pressure on you. Remove the lace and measure the resulting length. Multiply the result by 2 - this will be the optimal chain length for you if you wear it as a separate piece of jewelry. If you want to wear a cross or pendant on a chain, add 5-10 cm to the resulting value.
- Stand in front of a mirror, take the lace and wrap it around your neck so that it lies as you like. Do you want the chain to be just below the neck? Tie the string at this height. Do you like longer jewelry? Secure the lace below. Then remove the lace and measure the resulting length - take this into account when choosing a chain in the store.
- You can measure the length of the finished product if you like how it looks on you. A soft tape measure or regular tape is suitable for measuring - whatever you have on hand. Important: when measuring the length, do not take into account the lock.
How to find out the chain size?
Finding out your chain size is actually not as difficult as it seems. And here are some of our tips.
Lifehack No. 1 . Reconnaissance in force or take prisoners!
If you are in doubt about the size of a chain for your mother, girlfriend or wife, then conduct a “reconnaissance in force”: take the chain that she most often wears and discreetly measure its length. By the way, pay attention to the lock of the chain, there you can also see the sample of the metal from which it is made
Lifehack No. 2 . There's a joke in every joke
You can carefully and unobtrusively ask what chains your significant other likes. Turn the conversation into a humorous direction or just show curiosity. In addition, this way you can find out which gold she likes best: regular, red or lemon. And you definitely can’t go wrong with your choice!
Lifehack No. 3 . Seller Help
In a jewelry store, go to a salesperson who is more similar in height, figure and build to your significant other and ask her to wear chains of different lengths one by one.
Well, don’t forget: you can ask your other half, carefully measure the length of her chain and ask the seller to put a suitable chain on yourself.
What chain thickness should I choose?
You should not rely solely on the “like/dislike” principle when choosing the thickness of the chain. The thickness of the jewelry varies from 2 to 20 mm - from the thinnest to solid, massive chains.
- 2-3 mm. Thin, almost weightless jewelry that should not be worn with pendants - they are not designed for that. Exceptions are possible: there are miniature pendants for thin chains. Just remember that ideally the weight of the pendant should be no more than 50% of the weight of the chain. Such products are suitable for children, teenagers, and thin, short men.
- 4-5 mm. These are chains of medium thickness, the most common and practical. Pendants, pendants, and crosses are put on such products. Jewelry of this thickness is universal and will suit almost every person.
- 6-20 mm. Products of this thickness are considered massive and are worn as solo jewelry. As a rule, they have large links and voluminous weaving. We recommend choosing thick chains for men of large build.
Chain for woman
Choosing a gift for a woman is the most difficult thing, because you need to know exactly the preferences in the material that a woman usually wears, guess the model and the length of the chain. But if you know all these nuances, then you can purchase such a gift yourself. Otherwise, it is better to buy a gift certificate to a jewelry store and let the woman make her own choice. Beforehand, she will be able to try on all the models she likes and settle on the one she likes.
Important: when purchasing a chain, if the cross was previously purchased, be sure to take it with you.
Necessary:
- look at the correspondence between the colors of the cross and the chain - even products made from the same material and the same sample may have different shades of color, and the shine of the products may differ;
- try to see if it is possible to insert the chain into the link from the cross, there are often very narrow links and the cross is simply impossible to put on the chain.
Special attention is paid to the chain lock; it must be reliable, open with little effort, and in no case should it open with light pressure.
Regardless of the material, when purchasing a thin chain, it is worth remembering that there is a risk of it breaking; this product will require careful treatment; it may not be suitable for daily wear.
In order for the jewelry to retain its shine for many years, so that over time it remains like new, many companies offer to purchase rhodium-plated products, or offer to rhodium-plate previously purchased goods. Rhodium plating is a special treatment of jewelry (applying a layer of rhodium), which helps preserve the appearance of the product, protects it from scratches and damage, and silver jewelry does not darken after such treatment.
How men wear a chain
There is no unanimity among men in this matter. Some people wear voluminous gold chains as an independent decoration, others prefer medium-thick chains, and young people often prefer thin items. Putting crosses or pendants on them is a personal matter for everyone; there are no prohibitions for men in this.
There are also no restrictions on clothing - men wear chains with a T-shirt or a shirt unbuttoned a couple of buttons, wear jewelry over jumpers, and combine gold and silver chains with clothes of different styles. But do not forget about the dress code - in some situations it will be inappropriate to show jewelry.
Pectoral cross as decoration
In fact, the line between attributing a cross only to a Christian symbol or only to a decorative decoration is very thin. It is believed that the Christian creed should be simple and should be worn under clothing, away from prying eyes and not visible to others.
On the other hand, in the summer heat it is not easy for girls to hide a cross under their clothes. And if you have a small gold cross on a chain, then it will look good with other gold jewelry.
The church cross is considered a symbol of faith also because it is consecrated. And if you purchased a beautiful jewelry cross with cubic zirconia, then it can also be consecrated in the church. Take a look at our catalog, you will certainly find the right decoration for yourself.
Should I rent at night or not?
Depends on how comfortable the guy is sleeping in jewelry. If the chain is thin (up to 5 mm thick), then it is unlikely to create any inconvenience, so you can leave it on your neck overnight. The same goes for thick chains: if a man is comfortable and doesn’t want to take off the jewelry, then why not?
Do not forget to arrange preventive cleanings for your jewelry (about once every 1.5-2 months). You can clean your jewelry from dirt yourself or take it to a jeweler - do as you wish. When you do remove the chain, do not throw it on the table or store it on a shelf - use special bags, boxes or tree stands to store your jewelry.
Product care
The lady chooses for herself when and with what to wear the chain. Some take it off as soon as they cross the threshold of the house, others do not part with it even during sleep, violating all the rules for caring for jewelry.
In order for the product to serve the owner as long as possible, it must be stored away from aggressive chemicals. Gold and platinum do not oxidize, but they should not be exposed to chemicals.
To avoid cracks in the metal and loss of the original original shine, the jewelry must be protected from sudden changes in temperature.
Periodically, the snake must be cleaned with tooth powder and GOI paste . Then rinse in water with the addition of a soap solution and a few drops of ammonia, then wipe with a dry soft cloth or towel.
The modern jewelry market offers a huge selection of beautiful chains with various parameters, original weaving and an affordable price. There are a large number of exclusive design solutions for sale for every taste. A lady can choose any piece of jewelry that suits her requirements. The main thing is to approach the choice correctly and then the decoration will give you joy.
