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KINDS OF WEAVING CHAINS - how to choose a gold and silver chain

The reliability of weaving chains is determined for products of equal weight. The thicker the precious wire, the stronger the chain. One should not expect that a five-gram piece of "Anchor" weaving is stronger than twenty gram "Korda" or "Bismarck".

To check the quality of the fasteners, pull the chain between your fingers and look closely at the connections.

  1. They must be the same in shape and size.
  2. Evenly polished.
  3. The links should not sink or get stuck.

The strength of the thread depends on the way the jewelry is made:

  • Hand weaving is the most durable, because jewelers meticulously hone each link and connect it into a chain.
  • Machine knitted jewelry is also sturdy and reliable. Thus, graceful jewelry weighing up to six grams with links up to 0.2 mm thick is made. Experts melt gold or silver in certain proportions with impurities, cool and draw into the finest wire. Then a special machine connects the links with the programmed weaving.
  • Stamped ornaments are made from blanks under pressure. The links are not soldered, but threaded into each other. Hollow products of miniature ornate plexus or massive, but lightweight are obtained. They are impractical: chain elements twist and break.

How to choose a chain for a pendant

the chain should be twice as heavy as the pendant or cross.

TOP 5 strongest weaves of gold and silver chains

Types of weaving chainsFeatures of the
"Anchor" (similar to a ship's chain)
  • Strong connection of oval or round elements perpendicular to each other.
  • Determine the quality by sawing the edges: if it is even and neat, the chain is solid.
  • Suitable for a large pendant.
"Bismarck"
  • The weighty spiral decoration is suitable for both men and women.
  • Looks spectacular against the background of a classic suit or dress.
  • No pendants are needed.
"Nonna"
  • Delicate lace with double or triple weaving of elongated elements.
  • Reliable - due to the large links, inside which the small ones are enclosed.
  • It does not need to be supplemented with a pendant.
  • Diamond or rhodium plating adds airiness.
"Armor"
  • Reminiscent of a tank track: oval double / triple lay links are bulky in appearance.
  • Combine with large pendants.
  • They are made from thick wire or solid cast links, so they do not twist in everyday wear.
"Snake" (aka "Harness", "Tondo")
  • Looks like a precious lace.
  • Durable because it is compacted and made on the basis of a double carapace weave.
  • Looks beautiful with and without suspension.
  • Jewelers advise to remove jewelry before bed.

In addition to the anchor and armor types of weaving of chains, there is a large group of fantasy ("Kolos", "Byzantine") and combined models with different cross sections: square, round or other shapes. Their density varies depending on the configuration of the links.

Types of locks on chains: which one is reliable?

Even the sturdiest gold or silver chain can be lost if it has a flimsy lock. The perfect clasp closes easily and is hassle-free to open. Especially in a situation where it is more important to keep the neck intact than the chain.

  • Spring - the simplest lock for delicate items weighing up to five grams. When choosing a chain, make sure that the ring connecting the lock with the decoration is sealed, otherwise it will break. If the spring breaks, the fastener will have to be changed.
  • The carabiner lock should work clearly, with a click. In the event that the latch "jams", contact the jeweler. It will change the spring inside the device.

  • The movement is one of the most reliable. Its trick is the ability to adjust the chain length within one centimeter. But you need to control the click when fastening. If the latch does not work, bend the inner plate.
  • The box lock is installed on massive products from twenty grams. Thanks to the wire fuses, there is no drift. But they stretch over time as gold and silver are soft metals. Watch the lock stopper, bend the plate occasionally.

How long should the chain be?

A massive chain with a large weave is luxurious on a puffy woman. For a slender girl, it is worth picking up an elegant little thing.

Before choosing a gold or silver chain, consider a few nuances:

  • short models up to 50 cm visually emphasize the neck. They are good on skinny women and young girls;
  • medium length (51-60 cm) look spectacular in the neckline of a dress or over a turtleneck. If desired, it is easy to hide under clothes;
  • long chains (from 61 cm) slim and visually add height. In tandem with a necklace or an original pendant, they form a jewelry ensemble.

The massiveness of the chain should correspond to the pendant - the heavier it is, the larger the pendant, and vice versa.

  • A cross or other vertical pendant in tandem with a neck chain draws attention to the neck and décolleté.
  • A square or round amulet looks more expressive on a short item than on a long one.
  • A long chain and an elongated pendant conceal the volume of the neck.

Note: "Even a man can: 2 ways to choose the size of a ring for a woman"

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