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How thick should the gold chain be? What should be the men's chain? Tips and best weaves

Many people think that it is a universal accessory that is easy to pick up for every person. First of all, buyers focus on the weight of the product and the style of weaving, but another important selection criterion is the length. An incorrectly chosen chain length can visually make the neck short, spoil a spectacular dress or shirt, emphasize age, or make the chin more massive.

Universal chain length

The rules for choosing the length of the chain are similar to the rules for choosing a necklace and other neck jewelry. The most versatile piece of jewelry is 40-50 cm for women and 50-60 cm for men. You can hang a pendant or pendant on such a chain and wear it with any outfit. A length of 50-60 cm will visually lengthen a woman's neck.

Owners of a thin and long neck can afford chains adjacent to the neck. They look elegant with off-the-shoulder garments and boat necklines. Women of mature age should shift the focus from the neck to the décolleté, so the chain should be longer. If you hang a massive pendant on it, it will distract from the imperfection of the skin or flabby neck.

The length of the female chain is directly related to height. If your height does not exceed 165 cm, chains with a length of 40-50 cm are suitable for you. For a height of 165-170 cm, any chains are suitable, women above 170 cm can wear longer products. Short chains should be avoided by chubby girls: give preference to elongated models.

A chain for a child should not fit snugly around the neck and be too long, and its weaving should be strong enough so that the baby does not break the expensive jewelry. Usually the length of such a chain is 30-35 cm.

Fat people with a thick neck will fit chains longer than 55 cm. The same goes for male bodybuilders with impressive muscles.

A non-standard chain, 70-80 cm long, can be worn as an evening accessory. Wrap it around your neck twice or wear it in a single row over a closed dress or off-the-shoulder dress. A long chain should not be too thick and massive, otherwise it will visually weight the image. It is also worth remembering that the chain cannot touch the neckline or the edge of the clothing, whether it be a men's shirt or a women's dress. It will look ugly.

How to determine chain length:

Option 1. There is an old way: take a string, wrap it around your neck and fix it. In this case, the lace should not press or dangle. Remove the lace and measure its length, and then multiply it by two. As a result, you will get the optimal chain length. You can take the same lace, stand in front of a mirror and tie it the way you like. Fasten the string and measure its length. With the first measurement option, you can wear the chain as an independent accessory. To wear a pendant, cross or pendant, you should choose a longer chain.

Option 2. Measure the circumference of the neck with a soft tape measure, keeping it parallel to the floor. Add 5-10 cm to the figure obtained. With such measurements, the chain will lie just below the neck. Well, if you measure the length of the finished chain that you like, do not take into account the lock.

It is very important not to make a mistake with the size. And if you buy for yourself, then everything is very simple - try on a few chains and choose a chain of the right size. But if you buy a chain as a gift, then you really don’t want to make a mistake. For information on how to find out the size of the chain, read our material.

What are the chain sizes?

Most manufacturers try to stick to a certain unified system of chain lengths. Sometimes the length of the chain depends on the color and quality of the metal, but this can be clarified in a jewelry store when choosing a particular chain.

One way or another, the chain size is almost always a multiple of five. The most popular chain lengths are 40-45-50-55 centimeters. There are chains and maximum sizes - 75-85 cm.

How to find out the chain size?

Finding out the size of the chain is actually not as difficult as it seems. And here are some of our tips.

Life hack number 1. Reconnaissance in force or take prisoners!

If in doubt about the size of the chain for mom, girlfriend or wife, then conduct a “reconnaissance in force”: take the chain that she wears most often and discreetly measure its length. By the way, pay attention to the lock of the chain, there you can still peep a sample of the metal from which it is made

Life hack number 2. Every joke has its share of jokes

You can gently and unobtrusively ask what chains your soulmate likes. Take the conversation to a joke or just show curiosity. In addition, this way you can find out what kind of gold she likes more: ordinary, red or lemon. And definitely not make a mistake with the choice!

Life hack number 3. Seller Help

In the jewelry store, go to the seller, who is more like your soulmate in terms of height, figure and build, and ask her to put on chains of different lengths in turn.

Well, do not forget: you can ask your soulmate, carefully measure the length of her chain and ask the seller to put on a suitable chain for yourself.

How to choose the chain size?

Men who choose a chain for their soulmate can focus on the following parameters:

  • The chain length of 40-45 centimeters is suitable for slender women and women of thin build;
  • Chains with a length of 50-55 centimeters are considered universal and are suitable for women of any build. By the way, chains with a length of 50-55 cm are also suitable for men.
  • Chains with a length of 75-85 centimeters are already an amateur. These are quite long and massive jewelry.

What matters besides length?

In addition to the length, pay attention to the size of the links and the thickness of the chain. It is believed that large chains are more to the face of ladies, and thin chains - to girls. In addition, you can always experiment by combining different images.

And pay attention to the shape of the chain links. It can be anchor, armored, double rhombus, pigtail, etc. The shape of the links gives the chain charm and a memorable look.

And if the chain with a pendant?

When choosing a gold chain, remember that it must match the pendant (or pendant). If you buy a chain with a pendant, then it will be much easier to pick up. But if you buy a chain, and the pendant has already been bought, then follow our advice.

Yellow and red gold must match the color of the pendant. The most important rule is that attention should be drawn to the pendant, and not to the chain. And the chain should not be more massive than the pendant.

By the way, the pendant can be carefully photographed and shown to the seller when choosing a chain. White gold is more versatile and the chain of it is suitable for pendants of any shade.

When choosing a chain of silver, remember that the less impurities in the metal, the more attractive the product looks. True, the purer the metal, the higher its softness and the chain links are easier to break. As a tip, choose 925 chains.

Short and thin chains (up to 45 cm) are suitable for fragile girls. And such chains are not very combined with sweaters and clothes with a large collar;

It is not desirable that the chain touches the neckline of the clothing. The optimal length is 55 centimeters;

Long chains (more than 75 cm) slim their owner and are very suitable for an evening look.

You can buy chains of gold and silver in the network of jewelry stores Rossyuvelirtorg. Place an order in our online store, and we will deliver the jewelry directly to your home.

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Among the variety of jewelry in jewelry stores, it is women's gold chains that occupy a significant share of the assortment. This is the most traditional and versatile decoration, equally loved by both young girls and older ladies.

How to choose a women's gold chain? There is no unequivocal answer to this question: each woman is guided by personal preferences when choosing. In all the variety of jewelry, there are various types of gold chains for women, which differ in material, length, link weaving technique and other features. Knowing the features of each type of jewelry, it is easy to choose a beautiful women's gold chain that is most suitable for your needs.

chain material

Jewelry is not only made from traditional yellow gold. Jewelry designers often offer customers entire collections in which women's chains are made of white gold. If you want to save money on the purchase (for example, if you need a thick women's gold chain for the chosen look), you can purchase a gold-plated jewelry.

Gold

It is gold that remains the traditional metal for the manufacture of these products. It is especially appropriate for classic jewelry designed for daily wear. Gold is resistant to corrosion and chemically inert. These qualities allow it to retain a noble yellow luster in the product and be very comfortable to wear: there are practically no allergic manifestations for gold.

Usually women's gold chains around the neck are made of metal 585 and 750. Such an alloy contains in one kilogram, respectively, 585 and 750 grams of gold itself, the rest of the mass is additional additives. They are needed not to reduce the cost of the product, but to give it good decorative qualities: pure gold is a very soft metal that can easily be deformed during use and instantly loses its precious luster due to numerous scratches. In the photo of women's gold chains, you can see that they have a different shade - from light yellow to reddish. The color of the finished product is determined by the additional components of the gold alloy (light shades are achieved due to the predominance of silver impurities, red shades due to the inclusion of copper) and the breakdown of the product.

White gold

This is an alloy of gold with other metals (silver, palladium, nickel), which give a white color to the finished alloy. Outwardly, women's white gold chains are very similar to platinum ones. Such jewelry is perfect for those who do not like yellow in jewelry, but do not intend to wear silver because of the need to constantly clean and care for it, and the platinum product is unaffordable.

Women's white gold chains make special demands on other jewelry: you will not see them in the photo in the company of yellow gold jewelry. Such a combination would be inappropriate in the same way as the use of gold and silver jewelry in one outfit.

Gilding

Buying a gold-plated women's chain, you can save a lot. However, most gold-plated products of no price segment noticeably change their color after a couple of releases: they peel off and fade.

If you want to replenish your wardrobe with really high-quality gilding, and not banal jewelry, pay attention to gold-plated silver chains.

Such jewelry will serve you for a long time, especially if you wear it not on a naked body, but over clothes, excluding the interaction of metal and leather. The wear rate of the gold layer depends on its thickness: gold plating from 1 to 60 microns is used in jewelry production.

chain length

The size of the chain for women depends on many factors, among which it is necessary to take into account the height of the woman and the features of her appearance. Before buying, you should try on at home. In order for the future decoration to be a universal wardrobe detail, you need to try on different lengths with the looks in which you plan to use this product. How can a woman independently determine the size of a chain around her neck? Instead, in measurements, use jewelry or just a lace of the appropriate length.

  • Length 35-40 cm - suitable for graceful women who want to emphasize the harmony of the neck; such chains do not need decorations, they should not be very massive so as not to make the image heavier.
  • Length 45-50 cm - usually this size is chosen for a women's gold chain around the neck with a pendant or a cross. The decoration in this size ends just before the neckline, so it is perfect for dresses with a deep round and oval neckline.
  • The length of the chain around the neck for women is about 60 cm - designed to be worn over clothing, often with a pendant. Such an ornament can become a bright central accent of a strictly office suit without violating the strictest dress code.
  • A length of 70 cm or more is already outrageous chains for girls or brave fashionistas. You can often see two chains of different lengths around the neck of such women. They can be different in weaving, in thickness, one of them with a pendant (shorter), the other without. The optimal length ratio for such an ensemble is 40 and 65 cm, 50 and 75 cm.

When choosing the optimal size for yourself, pay attention to the ratio of the length and thickness of the product: the thinner the women's gold chain you choose, the longer it can be. A chain that is long and voluminous in weaving will look unnecessarily cumbersome and even grotesque.

A gold chain will be an almost perfect and high-status birthday present for a young girl. Choose a versatile length, simple and delicate weave, and she can wear it for years to come, adapting to her changing needs.

If you plan to hang a pendant on a chain, you should know that the pendant (cross or pendant) should be about half as light as the main chain. Not all types of chains are suitable for pendants: you simply cannot thread a chain that is too massive or thick into the ear of the pendant.

chain weaving

Types of weaving gold chains for women differ in the way the links are connected to each other. From numerous photos of different
Weaves of women's gold chains on the Internet are breathtaking, but in fact they all belong to two groups of patterns.

Anchor weaving

The simplest weaving of all: oval links with or without crossbars are simply connected to each other in a ring. If round links are connected in this way, then this variety is called "Rollo".

Despite the apparent simplicity, many jewelers believe that it is anchor weaving that is the answer to the question of how to choose a women's gold chain with strong weaving. Due to the fact that its links are movable, it is very resistant to wear. In addition, the links in this weave are arranged in one row, so they are thicker and stronger than the links in multi-row weaves.

Also, on the basis of the anchor pattern, jewelers-designers created a large number of fantasy weaves for women's gold chains, photos of which can be seen both in online store catalogs and on the websites of jewelry houses.

Carapace weaving

The most popular way when weaving gold women's chains around the neck. It has a huge number of varieties and patterns, what they have in common is that the flat links of the finished product remain in the same plane. Consider the most popular of them:

  • Weaving "Snake" - comes from the English word snake. This type of weaving a golden women's chain around the neck, even in the photo, looks like a smooth flexible snake. This is one of the most self-sufficient patterns for jewelry, so you can often find not only gold women's chains on sale, but also bracelets using this technique.
  • Weaving "Singapore" is the most feminine of all types of weaving gold women's chains, the photo of which shows that the links are connected to each other into a spirally twisted cord, beautifully shimmering in the sun. Singapore is an equally beautiful weaving of gold chains for women of any age, social status. Such jewelry looks perfect in any chosen length - from a short necklace to an ultra-long thin chain.
  • Weaving "Bismarck". Despite the fact that traditionally in Russia this weaving is considered masculine, it has so many variations that you can easily pick up a gold women's chain around the neck, made in Bismarck weaving. There are chains of hand and machine knitting, double, triple and even quadruple weaving. Even in the photo, Bismarck weaving for women's chains looks very strong and reliable due to the fact that several rows of links are intertwined with each other at once.

fantasy weaving

Increasingly, modern jewelry designers combine completely different techniques and types of weaving women's gold chains: photos of their work amaze the imagination with the unusualness and sophistication of their work. Such products will undoubtedly cost more than jewelry of similar weight, so pay attention to this component of the cost.

In order to buy a gold women's chain today, you don't even need to leave your home. Almost all jewelry stores (including small regional networks) have their own websites with samples of work and products.

The chain is the most versatile and self-sufficient piece of jewelry, it can be selected in the catalog of women's gold chains separately from earrings, rings and bracelets. Having chosen the optimal length and the desired type of weaving, all that remains is to compare the offers of different jewelry stores.

Almost the most important detail in this product is its lock. Even the most durable and reliable jewelry can hang around your neck for only a few days if it is not securely fastened. The most durable jewelry locks: carabiners (usually they are completed with more massive jewelry) and spring locks (round carabiners for elegant thin models).


Do not rush to choose: the advantage of online shopping is that you are not limited to the assortment of one store, you will not be able to be persuaded by a persistent consultant and you can slowly choose the product you like with the most attractive characteristics. Put a future purchase in the basket: Often, online stores will remind you in an email the next day about the item you forgot and offer discounts so that you return and complete the purchase. Thus, you can reduce the price of a gold women's chain by 5-10% and get other privileges: a free case, annual cleaning, courier delivery, etc.

The rich assortment of jewelry offered by jewelry stores makes you choose carefully. Buying gold jewelry is not an ordinary event, so you need to carefully prepare for it. A well-chosen (no difference - from a photo or live) women's gold chain around your neck will delight you for many years. It can be inherited by the daughter, can be used as a cash equivalent in difficult financial times.

Not only women but also men wear jewelry. True, the representatives of the stronger sex try to keep themselves within certain limits, without being hung from head to toe with a variety of accessories. A men's chain is an ornament that will be quite enough. This is the so-called status indicator.

Men's chain - an attractive decoration

So, in more detail. Men's chain as a clear evidence of financial security, a finger thick - this is, as they say, the last century. Modern businessmen and business people give their preference not to flashy and pretentious accessories. Today, the market offers a wide variety of simple, but at the same time stylish and original jewelry.

Men's chains in jewelry production occupy a special place. Many well-known world designers are working on the development of their forms. It happens that you have to sweat a lot over this occupation. But in the end, a strong half of humanity gets the opportunity to purchase attractive and reliable products.

Durability and design

Men, in comparison with women, lead a more mobile and active lifestyle. It is a fact. Therefore, the men's chain must be very strong. These accessories look pretty impressive. They represent the intricacies of a large number of strong links. Jewelry clasps are usually massive and tight.

Chain design is usually quite strict. They look impressive and voluminous. Young guys prefer chains of medium length and thickness. Older men - flat wide accessories that emphasize life experience, status and taste. Elderly people use chains to wear pectoral crosses, amulets or talismans.

Metal selection

Next moment. What metal can accessories be made of? Men's gold chains are very popular. The photo of each such accessory looks very attractive. But it's not just about appearance. If you are going to wear jewelry regularly, it should also be of high quality and expensive.

Of course, the ideal material is gold. This metal is always appreciated and looks great. When purchasing a chain, be sure to look at the sample. The most popular option is 585. The absence of a sample indicates a fake, and a very rough one. Even the simplest gold chain is not cheap. However, its presence speaks of the solvency of a man. The main thing is not to overdo it. In order not to look like a textbook "new Russian" with a kilogram chain hanging around his neck.

A more affordable decoration is a silver chain. Nevertheless, this accessory also looks very elegant. Of course, it does not catch the eye as much as a gold chain, but the pleasant soft sheen of silver cannot but attract the attention of others.

Platinum is not the most common material for men's chains, but no less interesting. Most likely, an inexperienced eye will take this metal for silver. It would seem that there is no point in overpaying. On the other hand, a man with a refined taste will not be guided by anyone. It will be enough for him to know that his decoration is expensive, refined, noble.

chain length

So, you have decided on the metal. Now you need to figure out how long your men's chain will be. It is, of course, impossible to answer this question unambiguously. After all, much depends on the constitution of the body of a man, his preferences, tastes and style. However, there are some tips to keep in mind.

For teenagers and thin men, chains 40 centimeters long are suitable. Such accessories are also used by lovers of chokers (chains wrapped around the neck with a pendant on them). Men of average build and standard weight turn their attention to chains 45 centimeters long. This is a pretty popular option. Most of the stronger sex chooses chains 50 centimeters long. This size is universal. The chain hangs freely, but it does not seem too long. Chains with a length of 55 centimeters are accessories designed for overweight men and professional bodybuilders. Such an ornament will look good only on a large neck.

Weaving anchor and shell

Men's chains around the neck are not as simple as they seem at first glance. In their manufacture, a wide variety of weaving types and technologies are used. Depend on this and the cost, and appearance, and much more. One of the most popular types of weaving is anchor weaving. It is the simplest, and therefore probably the most common. The chain links are connected to each other perpendicularly. That is, the first is horizontal, the second is vertical, the third is horizontal, etc. Guys from 17 to 25 years old prefer such weaving.

Curb weaving looks a little more interesting. In this case, the oval links lie in the same plane. The special glamor of the chain is given by the bright shine of the links with a special cut. Such jewelry is preferred by men who want to demonstrate financial security and high social status.

Bismarck and rhombus

A gold chain for men around the neck, created by one of these weaves, is a great option. Bismarck is an old style known since Soviet times. At the same time, massive rough links are connected with their edges. Weaving is suitable for men of large and medium build. Athletes also prefer such chains. They look pretty brutal.

Rhombus - links of a rhombic shape lying in the same plane. Weaving is suitable for absolutely every man. When choosing such an accessory, you will definitely not go wrong.

Figaro, nonna

Men's gold chains with such weaving will appeal to lovers of original, non-standard jewelry. Figaro - alternation of oval large and small round links. The heterogeneous structure looks very interesting. Nonna - weaving, similar to armored. A special "diamond" cut just as brightly sparkles in the sun. There is only one difference - the links in the weaving are double. Therefore, the chain is stronger, stronger, more reliable.

Love

Lava weaving chains are ornaments with rounded heart-like links connected at the edges. But it is not recommended for men to purchase such accessories. Such weaving is preferred by ladies. Think about how you might be misunderstood...

Modern men, unlike the nobles of past centuries, are less inclined to buy jewelry for themselves. The invariable exception to this observation of many years is the men's gold chain. Of the other accessories, men usually prefer only a gold wedding ring. But gold chains for men are a symbol of wealth and style, and therefore they are especially scrupulous about their choice. Unlike women, who tend to shop according to their feelings at a particular moment, men approach the issue of acquiring a gold chain with sense and arrangement. Moreover, before going directly to the jewelry store, you need to solve several key issues, which will then help you quickly decide on a new thing.

You need to figure out the style of the product that you would like to see on yourself daily, what length it will be, type of weaving, weight, and so on. A person who wants to present such a precious gift to a man has even more worries. In this case, you should not only try to find out from the future happy owner of the gold chain his preferences and tastes, but also try to visually determine how long the chain will suit him. Let's take a closer look at these and many other nuances of buying a gold men's chain.

Main characteristics

Classic gold chains for men are usually made from the familiar yellow metal. It has several types of samples: from 375 to 999. But for the manufacture of chains, craftsmen prefer to use gold of two samples - 585 and 750. The fact is that 375 and 500 samples are considered not so expensive, since they have a lower content of pure precious metal, and lion the share falls on ligatures (impurity metals) - copper and silver. At the same time, only bank bars and commemorative coins are made from gold of the highest 999 standard. By its nature, such pure gold is very soft, and therefore not suitable for men's jewelry chain, which is at risk of breaking. But 585 and 750 samples are the average option, combining both a rather high content of the precious metal and the strength provided by ligatures. The advantage of these tests is that such men's gold chains around the neck will not lose their luster and will not be scratched. This criterion is especially important if you plan to buy a fairly wide chain in which the edges will be clearly visible.

White gold jewelry is also now at the peak of popularity, and chains are no exception. It is believed that men's white gold jewelry is more stylish. At a price they are more expensive than from yellow, but, on the other hand, this material is cheaper than platinum, although outwardly such men's chains are quite similar to each other. And this is not surprising, because sometimes platinum is used as a ligature in white gold. Although silver and palladium are more common in the composition.

There are three types of men's gold chains in size.

The first gold chains should be freely placed around the male neck, not falling below the level of the collarbones. This is the most common and commonly purchased size type as it is the most comfortable to wear. If we talk about the width of gold chains, then on average it reaches four millimeters, although there are products that are thinner (2-3 mm) or wide (even up to one centimeter). But the average weight of a male gold chain ranges from 40-50 grams. But this, of course, is not the limit, and much depends on the wishes of the client and the possibilities of his wallet.

An important detail for any gold chain is a strong lock, which will guarantee that the jewelry will not be lost due to accidental negligence. The most common types of locks for jewelry are:

  • spring;
  • carbine;
  • box (or box).

The spring lock can withstand very thin chains - weighing up to five grams. It looks like a ring with a spring, fixed at one end of the chain, into which a ring is inserted, fixed at the other end. This lock is convenient in that it is quite easy to open and close it without resorting to the help of people. The carabiner lock is a miniature copy of carabiners and works on the same principle - press the lever, pulling back part of the lock, insert the ring from the other end of the chain inside the lock and release the lever. It will also suit not very massive jewelry. But the box will fit for heavy gold men's chains. These types of clasps are usually used in wristwatches, so many people know their strength and reliability.

If we talk about inlay with precious stones, then men's gold chains around the neck do without these excesses. In general, products for the stronger sex look more concise, but not boring. Stones paired with gold chains in men's models are found only as pendants, and then quite rarely.

Intricate golden patterns

It is possible to diversify the model range of chains with various types of weaving, which are no less in men's chains than in women's. Traditionally, "male" types of weaving are divided into the following types and subspecies: anchor (sea anchor) and shell, which, in turn, is as follows:

  • figaro;
  • snake;
  • bismarck.

Based on the speaking name, it is clear that anchor weaving visually resembles an anchor chain - its links are at right angles to each other. The sea anchor is distinguished only by the fact that in each of its links there is a membrane that makes it more durable. As a rule, in male models of this type of weaving, the links are made in an oval shape. This type of weaving is considered unisex, that is, it is suitable for both women and men. But in the case of men's models, the chains are made more massive, which will not allow them to be presented or bought by a lady, even despite the democratic pattern.

Another interesting feature of anchor weaving is that only in this technique, jewelers create puffy men's chains. This option may be of interest to those who want to purchase a massive gold chain, which at the same time will not put too much pressure on the neck - it is hollow. In addition, due to the lower consumption of gold than in full-weight models, the price of a men's puffed gold chain will be more pleasant for the family budget. But this type has one serious drawback - the fragility of the links. If one such inflated element is accidentally bent in half, then it may break, and it will not be possible to restore its original appearance.

Armored golden weaving at first glance resembles an anchor, but its distinguishing feature is that all the links are in the same plane to each other. It also has polished, flattened edges. This is very convenient, since the chain is adjacent to the male neck with its entire surface and does not twist, like anchor weaving. Over the years, jewelers have come up with a large number of interesting shell-type varieties that allow you to create original chains. For example, figaro is distinguished by the fact that in it all the links lying in the same plane have a different size. They are arranged alternately, for example, three elements of the same size, then there is a larger link, again three smaller ones, and so on. This forms an interesting pattern.

Weaving called "snake" is translated from English as "snake". Indeed, the facets of the gold product resemble a snake, sparkling with precious scaly skin. The links in this version are convex and round in shape, they fit snugly together, which creates the illusion of a snake skin. Also, some jewelers call this variety "lace". Snake is also found in women's models, but men's versions differ in larger links.

The classic and chic of gold men's chains is Bismarck weaving, which, in turn, has many subspecies.

These are links densely intertwined: three or four links enter each other at the same time, creating a very strong and at the same time beautiful weaving. The appearance of such chains is so unusual that it can take a lot of time to look at the intricate weaves. But Bismarck also has several significant drawbacks:

  • the first is the price of a gold item, which is significantly higher than that of other types of weaving;
  • the second is the difficulty in cleaning.

The fact is that Bismarck, as a rule, consists of numerous small links that are extremely difficult to clean on their own. At the same time, they quickly become clogged with dust and sebum. Periodically, such a men's gold chain will have to be taken to a jewelry workshop for specialized cleaning.

How to choose a gold men's chain

The first thing to think about before going to a jewelry store is the estimated length of the gold chain. To do this, you can go the simplest way and tie three sizes around your neck with a thread. So you can visually assess which length you like best. Already when choosing in the store, consider such a moment that if you decide to buy a long version, make sure that it is not thick. Otherwise, it will create a ridiculous look. Also, when choosing the thickness of a men's chain, pay attention to the neck: yours or the future owner of the product. For those with a massive neck, it is better to choose a product that is longer and of medium thickness, but for those who have a long thin neck, a wide but short chain is suitable.

When choosing the length and thickness, also consider your wardrobe. If you prefer to wear business attire, then a short gold chain would be the best option. The same recommendation applies to lovers of sports style in clothing. Also, you can fit a medium-sized product. But in this case, it should be worn over a T-shirt, and not hidden under clothing. Lovers of the bohemian lifestyle and the corresponding style will appreciate the long and thin threads.

There is also a binding of types of gold weaving to the styles of clothing and lifestyle of chain owners. So, for example, stylists advise young people and men under thirty to take a closer look at anchor weaving. But if you lead a very active lifestyle, often exercise, then give preference to durable Bismarck weaving. It also suits solid men with a large physique. In general, for people who have stepped over middle age, it is better to choose from shell-type weaves. An alternative to this may be anchor-type gold chains, but those original models in which several different threads are intertwined into one thick one.

Special attention should be paid to the strength of the chain if you plan to hang a pendant on it. By the way, since gold is combined exclusively with gold, it is better to choose a pendant from this precious metal. When choosing, keep in mind that the base should weigh twice as much as the suspension. So the chain will not be strongly pulled down under the weight of the pendant, crashing into the neck, the threat that it will break will go away.

Also make sure that the shades of the gold chain and the gold pendant match as closely as possible. That is, there can be no talk of one of the two pieces of jewelry being made of white gold, and the other of yellow. In the case of a youth style, a pendant made of other materials can be used - for example, genuine leather, precious woods and other expensive materials. Pay attention also to the thickness of the base for the pendant. Too massive for this purpose is not suitable. And the most suitable weaving will be the classic anchor, which will not draw attention to itself from the pendant. The pendant itself in the male version should be concise, with one medium-sized element as a decoration.

When choosing a gold chain for a pendant or as a solo piece of jewelry, carefully consider it in detail. Evaluate all fastenings and the strength of the elements. To do this, stretch the chain slightly with your fingers and examine the connections. Pay special attention to ensure that the edges are clean and evenly polished. Also, the components should not differ in shape and size, if we are not talking about figaro weaving. The links should clearly adjoin each other, not cling to one another and not get stuck.