Jewelry made of gold, and especially chains, has always been popular with men and women. After all, the chain will be a great addition to the image, emphasize a certain style and status. A gold product can be worn as an independent jewelry, or you can add a beautiful pendant to it. The chain can be a great accessory for both everyday and holiday wardrobe. In any case, it emphasizes individuality and will make an interesting image of its owner. It is no coincidence that both women and men choose their chains with particular care. From time immemorial, it was believed that gold products are able to give their owner energy and strength.
A bit of history
Gold chains in the second half of the twentieth century became an independent decoration. In the process of weaving chains, jewelers began to use various gold: white, red, yellow. Each jeweler put his own idea, meaning into the sketch of the links.
Making a chain is a rather painstaking task, it consists of several stages: first, the master melts this soft metal, then draws it into a thin thread, which is subsequently cut and twisted. And only after doing this work, you can begin to fasten each link manually. Thus, the most unique products were created. Today, specialized machines are widely used in jewelry production. However, hand-made products continue to be in great demand.
Main criterion
One of the important characteristics when choosing jewelry is the weaving technique. Among them there are more popular and less popular. The chain consists of a number of links interconnected in various ways.
There are weaving patterns suitable exclusively for men or women, for young or older people, and there are universal species. So, for the stronger sex, chains with a larger mass are made, which means more durable and reliable. And which weave of gold chains are suitable for lovely ladies? Of course, lighter, more elegant, created from the links of complex configurations.
Anchor and shell
To date, there is no single classification of weaving gold chains. But according to the type of links in the decoration, chains are traditionally divided into three main categories:
- armored - chain links are located relative to each other in the same plane;
- anchor - a simple coupling of links located in perpendicular planes;
- with links - balls.
Anchor weaving is the most common chain link attachment. Jewelry of this kind is quite simple, but very durable, reliable, so it will be a great addition to everyday and solemn occasions. Anchor weaving, perhaps, will never go out of fashion.
Carapace weaving is no less popular among jewelry lovers; it is very strong, durable. Firstly, the chain of this type of weaving fits well to the skin and does not cause discomfort when worn, and secondly, the jewelry also looks great on clothes.
Ball links are rather fragile weaving; they look great due to diamond cutting; care must be taken when wearing this type of product.
Combined and fantasy
Also, weaving patterns can be divided into:
- combined - the chain consists of links, various forms of weaving (armored and anchor);
- fancy - a combination of links of complicated configurations, a combination of round, oval, square shapes.
As jewelry craftsmanship develops, more and more types are created on the basis of the main types of weaving, in which different textures and new patterns of linking are combined. Such jewelry is surprisingly beautiful, unusual and will satisfy even the most demanding taste.
Italian chain
Separately, I would like to dwell on such a chain as "Italian", weaving this jewelry can be made both machine and manual, in any case it will be as reliable as possible. Jewelry is usually expensive, but their quality and long life are worth the money.
What is interesting about "Italian"? Weaving is voluminous, quite universal, as it suits people of any age and gender. However, the Italian chain will add courage and strength to the appearance of a man, its owner, and women will add riddles and attractiveness. The chains look very impressive, thanks to which the jewelry is suitable for both everyday and formal forms of clothing. What is interesting about this weaving? It consists of many small elements that provide the chain with a three-dimensional appearance. However, despite the volume, this type of weaving gives the product airiness, originality. Lovers of the extraordinary will surely choose the Italian chain from the set of options.
So different and so beautiful
The rather well-known weaving "Bismarck" due to its massiveness gives the product a solid and impressive appearance. Usually in demand among men.
Serpentine chains look very interesting. They look somewhat more massive than the "Italian", the weaving of the chain is wide and flat. The links welded together are similar to twisting lines adjacent to each other.
It is worth noting the chain called "Figaro." Quite an interesting look, like "Italian", the weaving, unlike the first type, is uncomplicated, consists of elongated and round links alternating between themselves. Looks great with pendants, as well as an independent decoration.
Especially popular among women is the “brook” chain (like the beloved “Italian”), this weaving looks expensive and spectacular.
Very interesting are the chains of such weaves as “pigtail”, “ear”, “snail”, “nonna”, “snake”, “bird's eye” and many, many others. Therefore, the choice of jewelry is a difficult, but very exciting and interesting process!