Men have long wore jewelry. In ancient times, they were the main indicator of the status held in society of the position and wealth of men. The closer to the present, the gold chains for men nevertheless came nearer to jewelry, than to a simple insignia.
There was a time in the history of Russia when the attitude to gold chains was ambiguous due to the so-called “new Russians” who liked to wear chains to demonstrate their own success. Most people did not accept such kitsch.
Recently, however, gold chains for men have again become popular. Now they are characterized by style, sufficient sophistication and obviousness of design skill. These are no longer “chains,” but chains that are gaining more and more respect by both men and women who are called to evaluate the beautiful.
Today, without a stylish chain that barely perceptibly flashes in a collar of a strict shirt or pullover neckline, the image of a successful man is almost unthinkable. At the same time, jewelry really pleases with a variety of design and materials used for their manufacture.
According to the rules of good form, a man is absolutely entitled to wear massive chains. However, at the same time, proper stylistic compliance with the overall image of the man should be observed. The main thing is a sense of proportion and style. In order not to seem like a snob around, you should choose high-quality chains of solid execution and quite simple in concept.
Gold chains for men are great for both respectable established men and young people who are just taking their first steps in the serious world of adults. However, much depends on the model of the chain. She is considered a symbol of a certain status, well-being and even wealth. Therefore, it is important not to overdo it when choosing a chain: do not rush to heavy and massive products. They are not always able to help the owner look in the best light, even if they cost fabulous money.
Quite often, gold chains for men are used as the basis for the original pendant, cross, pendant with the zodiac sign. For example, for any man, regardless of his date of birth, a gold lion pendant is suitable.
The chain consists of many links that are connected to each other in a certain way and are fixed by a lock and a winding ring. Chains are made of gold wire of various thicknesses. Individual chain loops can carry various patterns. In addition, the types of gold chains differ in the way the loops are coupled, the style of decorative processing, and the peculiarities of the combination of loops in one link.
In this case, the loops can be simple (round) in shape, oval or elongated. They can also be a figure occupying one or more planes, bending between them by complex links. In any case, the loops should be symmetrical. In one link, the loops are of the same size or different, and may also vary in shape. In general, the chain in its final form is the same type of repeating combination of links connected to each other.
Weaving chains of gold can be of three types: anchor, shell or "bismarck". Particularly popular today are chains made by combined technique using the so-called fantasy weaving.
An anchor version of weaving combines links that are located in perpendicular planes, armored - in one plane, “Bismarck” - several types of links that are difficult to intertwine with each other.
Combined weaving combines the weaving of links in which several types of classical weaving are used. The fantasy type has a more complex form of weaving than all the others.
Classical species characteristic of weaving chains are divided into subspecies. Anchor weaving - on the "cartier", "roll", "sea chain" chain; Bismarck has a subspecies called Abinata; fantasy includes the "Royal chain", weaving type "Love", "Snail", "Bird's eye" and others.