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- 25-03-2021
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Some might have the impression that wearing gold jewelry today is bad manners. After all, fashionistas now and then give preference to massive necklaces and bracelets, looking at which you immediately understand that this is not a precious metal. Otherwise, where is her security, it must cost a fortune!
We talked about why stylish women don’t wear gold jewelry , so we won’t repeat ourselves. Better study the top most fashionable jewelry for this year, which we have prepared. No one forbids wearing gold and silver; the main thing is to choose a current design.
How to choose the right gold chain?
There is hardly a more versatile piece of jewelry than a chain. Everyone, without exception, wears it - both adults and children; it can be complemented with a cross, a pendant, or in itself be an elegant detail of the image.
Thanks to the skill of jewelers, the gold chain has become an important style-forming element. Masterfully juggling in different genres, the masters create diverse models that combine romantic tenderness, impressive respectability, deliberate rudeness or teenage brutality.
There are many variations of chains, but each has its own characteristics: length, width, weaving (hand, machine), metal. Without taking these parameters into account, a hasty purchase will result in complete disappointment. The chain can prick and squeeze the neck, and even worse, it cannot withstand even three months of wear.
Which chains are the strongest? How to choose the optimal length for yourself? What is better to combine with? Read about this and more in our article.
Gold chains with Byzantine weaving
To make massive gold chains, the Fox Tail twist is most often used. With the help of this knitting, links of the same size and shape are connected in a fantasy plexus. It is this type of fastening that allows you to give the product a unique shine in the sun.
The photo of a gold chain with “Byzantine” weaving shows that this jewelry is particularly durable and dense, regal in beauty and sophistication.
Products in the Fox Tail style are more common among men. Chains with this knit look great in any gold color, so you can wear them with whatever outfit you want.
If a representative of the female half of humanity wants to buy herself a piece of jewelry with a “Byzantine” twist, then it is better for her to opt for its “Spikelet” variety.
This knitting is very similar to the “Fox Tail”, but in the pattern of such products the links point in one direction.
This type of weaving of gold chains, as in the photo, looks like a spike of wheat:
By the way, jewelry with this pattern is very popular in Great Britain.
In addition, products in the Spikelet style are very durable and can be worn daily. It takes a lot of effort to confuse such a chain!
Determining the optimal length of a gold chain
Paying attention to the style of weaving, women sometimes do not attach much importance to the length of the product. But in vain! It is this parameter that can play a cruel joke on you at the most inopportune moment - visually enlarging your chin, or making your neck rougher, and more.
The thickness and length of the chain should be selected in accordance with the composition of your body.
To ensure that the jewelry fits harmoniously into the image you have created, determine for yourself which area you want to emphasize with it - the neck, chest, or décolleté. Short models (35-40 cm) will emphasize the sophistication of a long neck, and those 40-50 cm are suitable for dresses with a deep neckline. Thin long chains (55-60 cm) visually elongate the body, so they will be very useful for Plus Size representatives.
The optimal size for a women's gold chain is 40–50 cm, for men's it is 50–60 cm.
You can find out which chain length is most suitable at home:
- Take an object that can be wrapped around your neck (thread, tape measure, cord) and make notches where the length of the intended chain should be. After that, measure the length from notch to notch. Take this indicator into account when choosing a chain in the store.
- Wrap a thread or lace around your neck so that it does not fit too tightly, and multiply the resulting figure by 2. If you want to wear a cross or pendant on a chain, add another 5-10 cm to the resulting value.
- Well, the easiest way is to measure the length of your favorite chain and base it on its length when choosing other jewelry.
Weaving women's gold chains in the Bismarck style (with photo)
Bismarck weaving in gold chains is the most popular and most widespread. According to established opinion, this type of pattern is considered characteristic of men's products. But depending on the thickness of the links used, this type of knitting may also be suitable for the fair sex.
Please note that in the photo of the Bismarck weave in the gold chain one peculiar feature is noticeable: the links are connected in different directions.
Some sources say that Vitje earned its name thanks to the German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. Therefore, this variety, like the great figure of the German Empire, is sometimes also called “Kaiser” or “Cardinal”.
It turns out that several hundred years before Otto von Bismarck, this weaving was considered exclusively for women, and the chains that were made in this style seemed extremely fragile and were long. However, due to its exceptional strength, after some time men's chains began to be decorated with this pattern.
Cardinal weaving in gold chains, as in the photo, can be either simple or complex and consist of two, three or four layers of links. The length of such decorations is always at least 50 cm.
In addition to the fact that “Bismarck” is one of the strongest types of mating, it is considered one of the most complex and labor-intensive. Naturally, such a pattern is made only by hand. The principle of operation is that the links are connected in a truly imaginative way! And the elements of the pattern themselves consist of rings that are directed in different directions.
You can see this striking feature in the photo of a women's gold chain with Bismarck weave:
A chain made in the Bismarck style will give its owner an aristocratic look. Depending on the wishes of the buyer, the weight of such a product may vary.
What is the best standard of gold?
The type and grade of metal is an individual choice for everyone. Here it’s worth starting from what models you can afford within your existing budget. Yellow, red or white gold - a chain in any shade looks stylish and beautiful if it is correctly combined with other jewelry in the set.
Silver chains also come in different shades due to gold plating. High-quality elite silver is sometimes difficult to distinguish from white aurum, but with daily wear it can change color.
In terms of practicality, 750 and 585 samples are the leaders, since they do not cause irritation and do not darken. A chain made of red and yellow aurum should have a pendant made of the same metal, while a chain made of white gold will suit any pendants.
Manufacturing Features
The vast majority of chains entering the retail chain are machine woven from jewelry wire. Thin women's chains are made only in this way. Modern technologies make it possible to quickly weave chains of rather complex configurations, which significantly reduces the cost of production.
Chains with flat wide links can also be made by stamping, from links cut out with a stamp. They sometimes look very presentable and original, reminiscent of necklaces, but they are not particularly durable.
The chains woven by hand by masters of jewelry design are of the highest quality.
How and with what to wear a gold chain?
Wherever you put the chain on at the moment, remember - it should be that finishing touch that brings harmony, and not imbalance, to the image. Forget about the tandem silver ring + gold pendant. Create complete looks by choosing products in the same tone and color.
Keep your distance while wearing jewelry! A large gold ring + bracelet + watch will overload the image and create a repulsive impression.
General recommendations:
- If a woman's chain is quite massive, you should not combine it with large earrings;
- A thin gold chain will look harmonious with an equally thin bracelet;
- Combining chains of two different colors is acceptable if the outfit is completely monochromatic
A gold pendant is a great companion to a chain. With its help you can not only decorate the chain, but also adjust the proportions. For example, an elongated pendant will visually lengthen your neck.
The pendant should be lighter than the chain: cross-shaped - twice as light!
In order for both products to look harmonious, they must be selected taking into account their weight.
Avoid hollow chains. They attract with a budget price, because they are light in weight. However, such chains quickly wear out and break!
Types of hand and machine weaving of gold chains around the neck
Using stamping, craftsmen make such types of gold chains as, for example, anchor and “Love”. These chains are made from specially prepared links - stamps. The parts are not soldered together, but threaded into each other. Such jewelry is not very durable, gets very twisted and is easily deformed.
The manual type of work is characterized by the production of the most expensive types of weaving gold chains for women and men. It takes a lot of time to produce one piece of jewelry, because the craftsman does without any automatic tools throughout the entire process. The weight of such products is at least 6 g. It is for twisting “Bismarck” and “Fox Tail” - it is also called “Byzantine” - that handmade jewelers are used.
The most common type of making patterns in gold chains is considered to be machine making. From the name it immediately becomes clear that the product is produced using automated equipment. In such cases, craftsmen can work with very small links - up to 0.2 mm. Machine weaving of gold neck chains is much cheaper than hand weaving. Varieties of weaving “Nonna” and “Double Anchor” are produced using machine technology.
It is customary to distinguish three main technologies for twisting chains: “Bismarck”, “Anchor” and “Pantsirnaya”. However, over the years, these varieties have received many variations. Now there are about 50 types of them: from the simplest to chains with intricate links. The names of weaving chains made of gold are very unusual, but this does not make the jewelry look any less attractive.
Fastener quality
The strength of the entire chain depends on the reliability of each link - this is not just a hackneyed phrase. It is difficult to appreciate the importance of the lock in ensuring the high performance of the entire decoration. Let's look at the most common types of fasteners.
Spring lock - used for the lightest products up to 5 g. For its segment, it is a very worthy option, there is one important drawback - in most cases, the lock ring connecting it to the chain is not sealed and can become unbent during wear. The fastener cannot be repaired, but must be replaced with a new one.
The carabiner is the most popular type and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Installed on products from 5 g. Quite practical, the main drawback is the presence of a steel spring, which regularly becomes unusable and requires replacement, fortunately this procedure is well known to all jewelers, does not take much time and is inexpensive.
The sentry is very reliable, there are no steel parts, however, most often they are placed on bracelets, much less often - on chains. The disadvantage is the need to constantly monitor how the lock latches.
The box is the most durable type, especially if it has wire fuses. Used on heavy jewelry weighing 20 grams or more. The service life is not limited by wear of any parts.
Types of gold and silver chains: solid and hollow
Regardless of the weaving technology, all chains are divided into solid and hollow.
Hollow chains are woven from hollow tubes. A void remains in the middle of the material after the core is chemically etched out of it. Base metals act as the core.
Hollow chains appear much thicker than solid ones, although both jewelry may have the same weight. Such chains require careful wear. You cannot hang pendants on them; it is not recommended to play sports or go to bed in them.
Solid chains are woven from a single material. This makes them stronger, heavier, and also more expensive. Calculation of the cost of a product directly depends on its weight. You can hang pendants on such jewelry, the optimal weight of which is up to half the weight of the chain.
Types of chain weaving
