Which chain weave is the strongest for gold: TOP of the most durable gold chain weaves.

In the jewelry market, you often have to deal with incomprehensible names. A large number of types of weaving chains and bracelets. In fact, everything is much simpler, because each species got its name based on the associations that weaving causes. Let's look at the most popular options for gold (silver) bracelets.

Weaving "Bismarck"

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A chain with Bismarck weave is a massive piece of jewelry.
Jewelry chains with similar weaving are leaders among similar jewelry and are considered the most attractive and stylish. The weaving technology is quite complex, consisting of two or more rows of firmly connected links. Bismarck weave is ideal for both women and men. The main thing is to choose the appropriate link size.

Types of weaving bracelets made of gold (silver)

Each of the following types is not self-sufficient. Often different names are the same species, but with minor features and changes.

Bismarck

The name is associated with the first chancellor of Germany. The reliability and majesty of Otto Bismarck became a prototype of the same qualities of weaving.

There are products with one track of links, but more often chains and bracelets of the Bismarck type consist of 2-3 tracks. Jewelry with Bismarck weave lasts up to 40 years.

Pharaoh

This weaving is considered the most reliable and consists of many links (photo). It turns out that the load on each link is reduced, and the risk that one of the chain rings will fray, thereby destroying the entire product, is reduced to zero.

Python (Italian)

This is one of Bismarck's most popular destinations. There are reasons for this:

Python is the strongest weave of its subspecies. The production of this chain cannot be automated. The complex manufacturing process does not allow making the Python chain a conveyor product. This means that each one is assembled by hand by a jeweler . This gives life to another important characteristic.

Each sample is unique, since during weaving an experienced jeweler can include additional elements in the classic version of the python, which will make it even more elegant.

Kaiser (Cardinal)

And another view of Bismarck . It is not so different from the previous weave. Like the Python, the Cardinal is a chain consisting of several rows of links. But in Cardinal the links are thicker . This draws the line between two bracelets of the same type.

If the Python often consists of thin links and is often preferred to be worn by women, then the Kaiser, due to its massiveness and dimensions, can be called a men's chain.

Armored (tape)

This is a flat piece of jewelry . It is ground on both sides, resulting in a strip rather than a three-dimensional chain. The structural features determine the specific application. Most often, armored weaving is used for bracelets, since it does not twist and lies comfortably on the body.

Classic armored weaving is preferred by men , since the design allows the use of large links in production.

Figaro (Nona)

First of all, it is a self-sufficient decoration that can be used to wear a pendant or as an independent element of the image. Often used as a gift for women.

The chain has an original weave. Originality is achieved through the following characteristics:

Simultaneous use of small and large links.
Visually, the product consists of two tracks intertwined.
It's still flat, but more feminine. Double weaving allows for thinner links.

Anchor weaving

Anchor weaving is one of the easiest to make. Ultimately, it is a smaller copy of a regular anchor chain. Accordingly, its configuration is as follows: each subsequent link is in a perpendicular plane.

Attention! This weaving may not be suitable for everyone, but in combination with the right way it will favorably emphasize the individuality of the owner. It is convenient to wear a cross or pendant on such a chain.

Fox tail (Byzantine weaving)

This is one of the subspecies of armor weaving. Rarely are there men among the owners of this type of chains. The female audience accepts the product much more readily.

There are several reasons for this:

Elegant appearance of the product. This is achieved due to the fact that the weaving vaguely resembles lace.
Play of light. During the movement of this chain, light refraction occurs, emphasizing the value of the metal.

Cobra (Snake)

Most often it is woven not by hand, but on a special machine. A special feature of the product is the effect of continuity. It has a discreet appearance and is often found among office workers.

Rope (Harness)

Just like the previous copy, it is not handmade. This is a view that is sharply different from all other chains. The “Rope” sample chain consists of small links. Their density is very high, so that a feeling of integrity is created.

Important! This product can be used either with additional decorations or on its own.

Rombo

This piece of jewelry consists of two tracks. The diamond-shaped links sequentially fit into one another. This gives the chain volume and strength.

The decoration is considered universal, as it is suitable for any gender at any age.

Venice

One of the subspecies of anchor weaving. The principle is the same. Each subsequent link must be perpendicular to the previous one. Weaving differs from the anchor form in its links.

If in the first case the links have the shape of an oval, then here they can be represented by a rectangle with various additions.

Rose (courage)

This chain can be safely attributed to the Baroque style . It cannot be otherwise, because the links in the chain here are significantly different from all the others. They are spirals reminiscent of a noble flower.

Important! The product is exclusively handmade.

Singapore

One of the subspecies of armored chains. It has a complex structure that provides glare when rotated.

Type LOVE

A light chain usually worn by the fair sex. It got its name because it consists of elements that resemble hearts.

Ear

Its structure is similar to the Byzantine chain. The difference is that there is no lace effect. All lines are directed parallel to one direction.

Turtle

Quite rare, but not difficult to make. Consists of plates that resemble turtles.

Important! The only drawback is that the plates, falling on top of each other, scratch the polished surface. This chain is best worn in the summer, when contact between clothing and product is minimal.

Weaving "Shell"

See all chains with “Shell” weaving in the SUNLIGHT catalog

The “Shell” weaving chain is securely connected armor-type links located in the same plane. Grinding on both sides, the last stage of processing, allows the chain not to twist when worn, gives a beautiful shine and allows you to combine the chains with different types of pendants and crosses. The "Shell" weave is a leader among the production of men's jewelry - it is used for massive chains.

Armored twist

Shell type is a general category of elegant weaves used in chain making. The products are distinguished by their particularly expensive appearance, because the elements are connected in one plane, due to which they have high strength. Such jewelry is popular among both men and women.

Figaro (Cartier) is a type of twisting in which the elements have different sizes and alternate in a certain sequence. In the classic design, three round links are replaced by one elongated one, but options can vary depending on wishes. The chains have an original appearance and are highly durable.

Rhombo is a very impressive type, which is distinguished by the exquisite shape of its constituent elements in the form of rhombuses. With this weaving, one link can have up to three diamonds, which makes the product even more reliable. Such jewelry will be a worthy adornment for both men and women of any age.

Nona (Nonna) in such products with elegant craftsmanship, small links are located in the middle of larger ones and are connected in a simple pattern. The name comes from Spanish, which means “grandmother’s weave.”

Snake (snake, string). This elegant type of curling is one of the most popular all over the world. This name was not taken lightly, because such chains, like noble snakes, fall on the necks of their owners and involuntarily protect their peace. The weaving is often based on armor-type weaving, but the distance between the elements is compacted as much as possible and the product is given shape. In the classic design, it is made round, but if desired, you can choose oval or rectangular.

Love is a very delicate type of chain, it creates the impression of a row of hearts intertwined one after another. Such decorations have a very neat appearance and are best suited for a romantic gift. A chain with such a pattern makes the features of its owner more sophisticated and elegant.

Snail (paperclip, double spiral) is an original twist, reminiscent of a corresponding stationery item. Each element of such a chain also looks like a cozy snail house.

Weaving "Love"

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Chain with weaving “Love” is an elegant piece of jewelry consisting of identical links in the shape of a heart. The links create a three-dimensional pattern. Chains with similar weaving are openwork and delicate jewelry. The technology is quite complex. The decoration will attract attention, so it is better to wear it as an independent decoration, without adding pendants or pendants. In demand among girls: it will perfectly complement a romantic, light and airy look.

Where to buy chains and bracelets of different weaves?

A wide range of different chains of most traditional machine and hand weaving methods is presented in the products of large jewelry enterprises: Adamas jewelry company, Bronnitsky jewelry plant, Adamant jewelry plant. Most have their own distribution network. We will add new manufacturers to this section as they appear in our Jewelry Manufacturers Catalog.

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Comments

rose
On March 18, 2015, I bought a gold chain “Bismarck” art 207006045 in Kazan in the store “...”. When I got home I discovered there was no test on the chain. Can I return this chain to the store? THANK YOU!!!
7 years ago Reply
juvelirum
Rose, good afternoon! Any piece of jewelry must have a hallmark. If it is not there, feel free to contact the store. You are required to return the money or exchange the chain for another. You can find all the important points that you should consider when buying jewelry in the “Be in the know” section: https://juvelirum.ru/chto-nado-znat-o-pokupke-i-ispolzovanii-yuvelirnyh-izdelij/kak -vybrat-yuvelirnoe-ukrashenie-i-chto-uchest-pri-pokupke/
7 years ago Reply

Elena

Good evening! Is a gold chain with large Lav weave 4-5 mm long and 45 cm suitable for wearing a pendant? Thank you in advance for your response.

6 years ago Reply

juvelirum
Elena, hello! The weaving is quite large and decorative. Most often, such chains are worn separately, without pendants. According to our experts, if you want to combine a chain with a pendant, then it is better to choose a larger pendant, for example something vintage or “Dolce-Gabbana style”. But in any case, you need to look at how they look together.
6 years ago Reply

Ksenia

Good evening, which chain weaves are expensive? And could you say which link the anchor weave occupies out of all the others?..

5 years ago Reply

Snake weave

See all chains with “Snake” weave in the SUNLIGHT catalog

Visually, a chain with “Snake” weave resembles a tightly twisted rope or snake scales tightly fitted to each other. This piece of jewelry is lightweight, stylish and elegant. “Snake” goes with all clothing styles. Chains of this type must be handled with particular care, as kinks can easily form. Before going to bed, it is recommended to remove the jewelry so as not to damage the links.

Maglia della Nonna

No less interesting is a type of armored compound called “nonna”. This name is derived from Maglia della Nonna, which translated from Italian sounds like “grandmother’s weaving”. Inside the large rounded links there are miniature rings, forming a voluminous intricate pattern. This connection is called a “combined shell”. Thanks to its unique feature, this armored weaving is considered quite durable. A chain with such a connection will highlight the irresistibility and grace of its owner. Thanks to the inherent flexibility of jewelry, it can play in the light unusually. Bracelets and chains are perfect for evening wear. The products will look especially expressive and harmonious with openwork clothing. In addition, jewelry is perfectly worn both over clothes and under it.

Weaving "Rhombus"

See all chains with “Rhombus” weaving in the SUNLIGHT catalog

“Rhombus” is one of the most exquisite types of weaving. The diamond-shaped links are located inside each other, resulting in an unusual three-dimensional pattern. Weaving can be single, double or triple. Jewelry with diamond weave is universal. This is a classic that never goes out of style.

Criterias of choice

When purchasing a chain, consider:

who will wear it;
with or without pendant;
person's age;
durability of the accessory.

Jewelry stores offer a large selection of gold chains. Hollow specimens do not have strength and reliability. There is no official classification. The most common types of weaving:

Armored.
Anchor (ship).
“Cardinal” (“Italian”, “Python”).

"Rose" is an expensive and complex accessory option. It takes a lot of metal. "Rose" is valued for its reliability and durability. Decoration is done only by hand. It does not consist of ordinary rings, but of twisted spirals.

The Singapore clutch type is considered durable. The links of the accessory are located side by side and twisted in a spiral. “Singapore” shimmers while driving and is combined with pendants.

The most durable accessories for women are “Nonna” and “Bismarck”.

The product can emphasize femininity or solidity. It also depends on the type of link coupling.

For children and teenagers, choose a lightweight product, but it should not tear. There are long-lasting jewelry for teenagers. The following copies are in demand:

"Tourniquet";
"Venetian weaving";
"Spikelet".

Types of chain weaving

Weaving "Anchor"

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In “Anchor” weaving, even links are located in one plane, and odd links are located in another. The advantage of chains made with anchor weaving is high reliability and easy maintenance. The simple manufacturing principle and uncomplicated configuration of the links are the best characteristics for using the chain together with a pectoral cross or pendant.

"Italian Rhombo"

Some weaves have a characteristic rhombic configuration of links connected to one another. A bracelet or chain that has a double armor weave is considered a particularly practical and reliable decoration. This type of connection of links is called a “double diamond”, and in Italian it is called “rhombo”. This form is most widespread not only among men. Jewelry made in diamond weave is suitable for virtually everyone, regardless of age and gender. Such jewelry looks extremely impressive not only with evening dresses, but also with strict classic suits.

Weaving "Singapore"

View all chains with Singapore weave in the SUNLIGHT catalog

In Singapore weaving, the links are connected to each other in such a way that the chain begins to twist beautifully. The complex spiral structure provides shine when rotated in rays of light. The weaving is distinguished by its sophistication, tenderness and lightness; it will become a beautiful basis for a chain or bracelet. And they, in turn, will perfectly complement both evening wear and everyday wear.

Women's and men's chain weaving

Despite the subjectivity of perception, some types are classified as typical for men's wrist bracelets, women's or unisex. For example, the Bismarck, due to its massiveness and solidity, is more often attributed to male preferences. Although in this group there was also a place for an elegant female version - python weaving that plays with light.

The larger and more voluminous the bracelet, the more angular the shape of its links, the more suitable it is for men - bismarck, rhombus, wide armored ones. Women's options are distinguished by tenderness, grace, rounded shapes - Nonna, lava, Singaporean, Venetian weaving. Typical unisex is anchor weave.

Modern chain weaving technologies

A large number of types of weaving are made in three ways - manual, machine knitting or stamping.

Machine weaving is a complex technological process that makes it possible to produce jewelry with links about 0.2 mm thick. However, not all types of weaving can be done this way. For example, the vast majority of Bismarck varieties are woven only by hand.

A short video clearly shows how some types of the above weavings (anchor, figaro and others) are made on machines.

Making chains of different weaves:

handmade bracelet depends on the skill of the jeweler. The minimum weight of products is 6 grams. When talking about hand chains, we often mean the use of non-mechanized labor at the main stage of the process - the actual chain knitting. The completely manual method is found in small jewelry workshops that do not have industrial volumes.

Stamped chain bracelets are produced using die-cutting dies. The links of such chains are not soldered, but threaded into each other. Externally, bracelets obtained in this way look heavier than they actually are. The main disadvantage of the cheap and fast method is that the product is easily twisted and deformed.

The chains are also subjected to further processing such as diamond cutting and "hammering" (hammered chain).

Cord weaving

See all chains with Corda weave in the SUNLIGHT catalog

“Korda” has a special and complex pattern. The rings of the chain, intertwining with each other, form a beautiful wave that turns into a plait. It sparkles very beautifully in the sun. Chains woven using the Corda technology are universal jewelry; they can be worn separately or in combination with crosses or pendants.

"Figaro"

Among the next variety we can highlight the armored weaving of a chain and a “figaro” bracelet. The products are distinguished by a certain inconstancy, just like the hero of Beaumarchais’s comedy. This type of connection belongs to the category of combined armor weaving. And thanks to the fashion house Cartier, the chains received a second name - “Cartier”. The principle of creation is quite simple. Links of one configuration are interspersed with rings of another in the designated order. The product looks quite unusual and laconic, representing a harmonious combination of diverse links.

Combined and fantasy

Weaving patterns can also be divided into:

combined - the chain consists of links, different forms of weaving (shell and anchor);
fantasy - a combination of links of complicated configurations, a combination of round, oval, square shapes.

As jewelry craftsmanship develops, more and more new types are created on the basis of the main types of weaving, which combine different textures and new patterns for connecting links. Such jewelry is amazingly beautiful, unusual and will satisfy even the most demanding taste.

Die-cast accessories

For those who want to purchase a stylish, respectable ring, manufacturers create models of cast rings that are decorated with a variety of woven elements. This could be a piece of jewelry where the braids run only along the edges of the ring - a combination of white and yellow gold will look especially impressive.

Ring made of white and yellow gold, Pushkin Jewelry Factory (price on the link)

There are also more complex options, where the cast ring is decorated on top with patterns of various weaves. Here, one or more three-strip braids can be adjacent to the interweaving of two strips of metal , twisted like wire. Rings with a stylized braid, which seems to be a continuation of the base (inner part), are also in demand among consumers.

Such decorations look especially rich and weigh less than those in which the decor is applied on top

A variety of rings with braids can be those wedding jewelry, along the outer rim of which there is a pattern of a spike. The master can perform this engraving miniature - in this case, the ring is decorated with a small, schematically executed design. But there are also rings where the spikelet is made quite large and is a continuous ornament of the rim, making the product itself doubly attractive.

Jewelry cord Snake

Weaving with a round cross-section is called “snake”, or simply “lace”. A piece of jewelry is created by compressing links not only in armored weaving, but also in other classical types. For example, there are products not only with an oval, but also with a flat cross-section. This is a light hollow chain that creates the impression of a real snake with its light, graceful zigzag. Jewelry made using this technique is incredibly popular among women. Especially if this piece of jewelry has gold braided armor. At the same time, they are extremely reliable and graceful. In addition, this configuration looks great both individually and in a set ensemble.

Why Nonna

This weaving technique is quite well-established: it is definitely at least several centuries old. Moreover, it did not get its name from a certain lady named Nonna, who inspired the jeweler to create a fundamentally new piece of jewelry.

In fact, the name of weaving has Italian roots and comes from the phrase maglia della nonno. Literally translated, it means “grandmother’s knitting.” It is quite possible that in this way a certain grandson-jeweler wanted to perpetuate the memory of his beloved grandmother, but now we are unlikely to get to the bottom of the truth, because it was a very long time ago.

Nonna's weaving really resembles openwork ligature flowing from under the needles of the craftswoman. It is airy, elegant, and at the same time homely “cozy”. In a word, almost ideal!

A little history

Gold chains became an independent decoration in the second half of the twentieth century. In the process of weaving chains, jewelers began to use various golds: white, red, yellow. Each jeweler put his own idea and meaning into the design of the links.

Making a chain is a rather painstaking task; it consists of several stages: first, the master melts this soft metal, then pulls it into a thin thread, which is later cut and twisted. And only after doing this work, you can begin to manually fasten each link. Thus, the most unique products were created. Today, specialized machines are widely used in jewelry production. However, handmade products continue to be in great demand.