The Different Types of Jewellery Chains | Peoples Jewellers
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The Different Types of Jewellery Chains
When it comes to finding the perfect chain, you have a plenty of eye-catching options. Jewellers all over the world have created chain types from basic to intricate.
However, there are many types of jewellery chains that are available at most any jewellery store. We’ll review some of the more common chain types to help you find one – or more - chain designs to fit your style.
BOX
A unique look, the box chain features squared links instead of circles or ovals. These square links are connected together creating a smooth, continuous, square-shaped chain.
The cable chain is a traditional link chain common in a lot of necklace styles today. The cable chain features uniform round or oval-shaped links that are interlocked together.
Like a song, the Figaro chain has a distinct melody – two or three short links followed by one longer link. The Figaro chain comes in varying sizes and weights, and its unique look makes it a favourite choice for men’s jewellery styles
One of the oldest chain styles, herringbone chains date back to ancient Egypt. Herringbone chain is made of flat, slanted links joined together in a slightly angled pattern. They are usually not paired with a pendant charm, as they can kink easily.
This unique chain is inspired by nautical knots and anchor chains. The mariner chain is created with interlocking oval links, each centered with a solid bar.
A smart chain style for both men and women, the rope chain features oval-shaped links that have been carefully woven together, creating twisting rope-like lengths of chain.
The Singapore chain is an exceptionally beautiful style. It is made up of a series of interlinked segments that are twisted together, giving the impression of depth and diameter.
The cable chain is a traditional link chain common in a lot of necklace styles today. The cable chain features uniform round or oval-shaped links that are interlocked together.
How To Measure the Width of a Chain Most chains widths are noted in millimeters. Chains can be as fine as .05 mm or as wide as a jeweller can make them. To measure the millimeter size of a chain, lay it flat against a ruler on the metric side. Chain width and chain weight matter greatly in your chain choice. A chain may be slender width-wide, but may be made from a low gauge wire, making it delicate-yet-strong.
How Do I Find The Best Chain Length For Me? The very best way to find what chain length works for you is to try them on and see. A chain that fits an average-sized person perfectly may seem too big on a petite frame, and too snug on a person with a larger frame. At Peoples, non-custom necklace chains are available in four industry standard lengths. Standard chain lengths are slightly different for men and women.
