Weaving "Nonna" is carried out on the basis of shell technology, which is particularly resistant to mechanical damage. By reliability, it is not inferior to the “Rhombus” (male variation), but it looks lighter and more elegant, so women choose it more often.
Shell Weave
This technology got its name due to its resemblance to chain mail. Jewelry made on the basis of this technique can be distinguished by two signs:
- double-sided polishing of the links, giving the product extra shine;
- fastening of elements is carried out in one plane, providing resistance to tension and grinding.
This type of connection of links implies not only flat weaving, but also voluminous, which is also famous for strength. Carapace technology allows you to create quite massive externally jewelry, so it is often used for men's products.
Features of Nonna
This variation is very elegant, unlike most types of armored weaving, so its production is tailored to the female half of the population. If you want to make men's chains or bracelets in this technique, then operate on the thickness and shape of the links, making them angular and massive. For additional shine, a diamond edge is applied to the surface of the jewelry, sparkling when exposed to light.
This weaving is sometimes unreasonably confused with Figaro due to the alternation of links of different shapes. Visually, they have nothing in common, since in the first case the elements are in each other and form a double knit, while the second variety is single.
Hand and machine knitting
Technologies in the jewelry industry have stepped far forward, so the creation of link jewelry has been greatly simplified. Now weaving the chain "Nonna" is carried out manually and machine.
The first option is found less and less, only when more massive links are required, since automatic knitting allows you to get elements with a thickness of not more than 0.2 mm. Thus, machine manufacturing is ideally suited for female weaving, requiring elegance and subtlety of lines.
But despite the apparent fragility of the jewelry, in any case, it retains strength, which is important with constant wear.
Who will suit
As mentioned earlier, “Nonna” is now referred to as unisex jewelry, but representatives of the stronger sex rarely buy them. They are much closer to men's chains made in the Rhombus technique, since such products are more massive and angular.
Such elegant weaving, of course, can suit a young man, but only his manual version, the thickness of which exceeds machine knitting. But the girls should not limit themselves. Weaving "Nonna" will always be to their face, and it does not matter which product is made in this technique.
However, not so long ago a combined variation appeared, combining Figaro and Grandma’s network. While it is made only by machine, therefore, the chains on sale are quite thin. In addition, such products are less strong, since the interspersing of single round links slightly violates the initial structure of weaving. Jewelry created on the basis of this technique has an impersonal look, so it is suitable for both men and women.
Gold or silver
Nonna chain products are made from any precious metal, you just have to choose the option you like. But some people may not be suitable for their appearance in gold or silver, so it’s worthwhile to analyze this moment in more detail.
Yellow metal is well suited for people with dark skin, blond hair and eyes. He will emphasize these details of appearance, but in moderation, without focusing on anything specific. In addition, there is an opinion that the Golden Weaving "Nonna" (or any other product from this material) has a healing effect: it normalizes the work of the cardiovascular system and the musculoskeletal system, and also just raises the mood with spleen and fatigue.
Silver is the exact opposite of yellow metal. It adorns people with pale skin, dark hair or noble gray hair, pleasantly emphasizing its shade. Cold tones are especially beneficial against the background of silver, so it is also suitable for owners of ash-blond hair or steel blond.
By its properties, the silver weaving "Nonna" is strikingly different from gold. This metal has long been known for its positive effect on the human body, so amulets are still being made from it. Among other things, silver brings reassurance, relieves neurosis and relieves excess tension.
Of course, you should not use your favorite jewelry to rid yourself of the negative, otherwise very soon its useful properties will disappear or begin to act against the owner of the product.
What to give preference, everyone chooses their own. If a person is extremely drawn to a certain metal, then the tips described in this section will not be useful to him. The only thing to be reckoned with is a sense of proportion, because even such a simple piece of jewelry, like the Nonna chain, in bad hands can ruin the image.
Fun fact
Many still believe that the weaving "Nonna" got its name in honor of a certain woman, since such cases are not uncommon. In fact, "Nonna" is just a convenient abbreviation for the Italian phrase, which translates as "grandmother's weaving." However, the reason for such a cozy name is difficult to guess today, since there is no mention of this.