Styles of Chains

Both men and women wear chains as neck adornments, as well as around the wrist as bracelets. Generally made from prized, precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum, today’s chains are available in brass, copper, aluminum, and lesser metals.

You can wear chains with precious gemstone and metal pendants [Styles of Pendants] strung around them. While thick chains look elegant worn alone, a pendant accentuates a thin chain.

Chains come in a variety of styles, with widths ranging from 1 to 12 millimeters and lengths varying from seven to forty-five inches. Country of origin, culture, and trends all play a role in chain style. Popular styles in chains of Italian origin include belcher or bolo, Figaro, and Byzantine. Long beaded necklaces have also become popular over the past few years. Likewise, the mesh, herringbone, rope, snake, and wheat styles of chains have experiences an increase in popularity and are designed to look exactly as their names suggest. Other chain types include the c-link, bar link, box link, square link, and round or cable link. Chain styles also come in fancy designs based upon individual tastes.