Chain Weave

When buying a chain, you should pay attention not only to the material, design and length. The functional features of the jewelry directly depend on the type of weaving. One of the most reliable ways to connect links is armor weaving..

The principle of carapace weaving is similar to anchor weaving. In both cases, the links are sequentially connected to each other, only in the anchor - the links are located perpendicular to each other, and in the carapace - all the elements are as if in the same plane, resembling a carapace. This appearance is achieved due to the fact that the individual rings are slightly twisted and resemble an unfinished figure eight. At the last stage, the chain is polished in order to give it more shine.

Jewelry stores offer models of jewelry made on a machine or by hand. The latter are much more expensive, but such a chain is unique.

The armored weaving technique is not particularly difficult. However, talented craftsmen manage to turn a simple chain into a real piece of jewelry. Armor weaving has its own varieties.

To make a chain, the links are connected through one. It turns out to be a rather massive piece of jewelry, so it is more suitable for men.

In this case, two links are connected in parallel.

The links are located close to each other, resembling a textile cord. It is also called "snake" or "snake". Chains with this weave are comfortable to wear. They do not get tangled, do not twist, and are easy to clean.

The design of the jewelry is fully consistent with the eccentric character of the famous hero Beaumarchais.For the product, links of different diameters are used and alternate in a ratio from 1: 1 to 1: 5, that is, in the first case, large and small links alternate alternately, and in the latter, one large link is applied after five short ones. This technique is also called "Cartier". This is a completely self-sufficient decoration that does not require decoration in the form of a pendant.

Elements are twisted in a spiral. Gold jewelry plays beautifully in the sun and looks sophisticated. This weave is used for women's jewelry.

Products made in this technique resemble bismarck chains, when smaller parts are connected inside large ones. The jewelry is voluminous, but light, reminiscent of lace. Nona's bracelets and chains look graceful on a woman's wrist or neck.

Heart-shaped links are used to make such a decoration. Perfect for young romantic people.

Here, elements in the form of hearts are also used, but the chain is twisted in a spiral.

It is easy to guess that the elements for such products resemble a paper clip.

Jewelry made using this technique looks like a twisted string.

Chains of this type are made from diamond-shaped elements. A double rhombus is used for jewelry on the neck, and a triple rhombus for bracelets. Men like gold and silver chains made using the rhombo technique.

Whatever the technique of making the shell chain, the product retains its advantages.

• All decorations are durable. They are perfect for those who plan to wear them with a harness.
• The smooth links do not snag on clothing or cause skin discomfort.
• Weaving is suitable for both men's and women's jewelry. It all depends on the size of the links. It is believed that "shells" are more characteristic of the strong half of humanity. But if the elements are small, then an elegant feminine decoration is obtained from them. In this case, the strength of the chain is not lost.

• For greater shine, the carapace chains are decorated with a diamond cut. Then they play great in the light and add solidity to their carrier. Jewelry made of red gold will emphasize high status.
• Due to the fact that the chains with carapace weave are very strong, they are difficult to deform. Such items can be found even in 999 gold. In general, this alloy is impractical for accessories as pure gold is quite soft. But jewelers use such gold to create carapace chains, vouching for their durability.

When choosing a chain with shell weave, its length should be taken into account. To do this, you need to decide how the accessory will be worn - under clothing or over it, with or without a pendant. The length of the products varies from 40 to 70 cm.

Jewelry made using this technique looks great as an independent piece of jewelry. But if you plan to wear it in tandem with a pendant or a cross, then you need to pay attention to the width of the links. As a rule, such chains are quite wide, so the pendant should not be small, otherwise it will be lost and the jewelry will not look harmonious.

There, if desired, consultants will be able to confirm the weight of the product. When buying this jewelry in questionable places, there is a high risk of stumbling upon a fake or significantly overpaying for a low-quality product.