Gold chains for men: rules for choosing the perfect gift

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• How to choose a gold chain for a woman
• Sample on a gold product
• Chain size
• Chain weight
• Weaving type

A gold chain is a unique accessory that will always be at the height of fashion. Pairing perfectly with outfits of different styles, women and men use gold chains as an attribute that emphasizes an influential position in society, prestige and wealth.

Jewelry made from precious metal retains its attractive appearance even after tens or hundreds of years, so you should pay more attention to the purchase of a gold chain.

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It's easy to decide here:

• 375 speaks of a product of low quality that will quickly lose its luster and wear out within a few years;
• 585 is the best option in terms of quality and cost;
• The 750 contains a high proportion of gold, thanks to which it retains its shine for a long time, but due to the softness of the precious metal it is not suitable for everyday wear, since the links quickly wear out.

How to distinguish a gold chain from a fake

You should buy jewelry in well-known jewelry stores, which can only provide you with a real product made of precious metal

If you doubt the quality of the model you like, carefully check the area with the clasp. If darkening, chips or sharp corners are visible there, you can say without a doubt that this is a fake. Another option to determine the quality of a gold chain is to rub it with an eraser. If the chain has turned pale and gold dust remains on the eraser, you have a cheap fake in your hands. Don't neglect the opportunity to look at a gold item. Jewelry made from precious metal is expensive, so it is necessary that its quality be excellent.

Features and types of weaving

The method of connecting the links of jewelry for men determines its strength, thickness and appearance. The most common options for weaving gold chains for the stronger sex are:

• Anchor. Found in the simplest products. The elements are connected like an armature chain. Each link, round or oval in shape, is rotated 90 degrees relative to the adjacent one. Sometimes twist is added to make the product look more original. This principle is used to make not only gold, but also silver jewelry, which is also popular among men. Due to the work of average complexity in creating the accessory and its low weight of 20 to 30 grams, the price remains relatively low. This type of jewelry is given to young people under 30 years of age.

• Armored. Suitable for respectable representatives of the stronger sex who want to emphasize their status. The chain looks simple. This type of weave differs from anchor weave in that the links are located in the same projection. Due to the leveling and flattening, the decoration is comfortable, does not rub the neck and does not cling to clothes.

• Bismarck. This weave is designed for lovers of an active lifestyle. The strength of the product is achieved by connecting small elements and intertwining them with larger ones. The chain is massive, but looks elegant. It is suitable for young people and middle-aged men with a strong physique. The average weight of the product is from 8 grams. Designers have developed the following varieties of this weaving - glamorous, triple, stream, Arabic.

• Figaro. It is created according to the principle of armor, but has links of different lengths, as shown in the photo. Large ovals alternate with several small ones. The disadvantage is the possibility of twisting.

• Rhombus. The thickness depends on the size of the links, which have a shape corresponding to the name. Externally, the decoration looks impressive. It is created for men of any age and build. The weave option is double diamond.

• Snake or snake. Twisted in the form of a cord from elements tightly adjacent to each other. The disadvantage of such products is that they are brittle when bent and difficult to maintain. The snake is rarely found in men's jewelry collections because it looks too bright.

• Nonna. It is a parallel interweaving of small round links with larger diamond-shaped ones. Belongs to the category of volumetric.

• Python. An airy type of weaving, in which each link has not one, but three thin rings. This men's chain is worn without a pendant, since it is quite wide.

• Fantasy. Used in creating exclusive jewelry. Several types of weaves are taken as a basis, different shades of precious metals are alternated.

These are the main types of weaving that make up the top sales. Men choose such chains on their own or receive them as a keepsake.

What are hollow chains?

Hollow (or inflated) chains look massive, heavy, and are cheaper than their analogues. Because their real weight is less than their apparent weight. The essence is in the name: inside the gold there is an “empty body.” It is made like this: an iron core is coated with gold, and then etched with acid (air remains). How can you tell if a chain is hollow? The main differences between an empty chain and a full chain:

• barely noticeable seam on the links;
• the chain weight is less than it seems;
• very low price with a massive appearance.

Such products quickly become deformed (therefore they cannot be worn every day, play sports in them, they must be removed at night, they are contraindicated for children), and often cannot be repaired. Also, they will not withstand the weight of a large pendant, and a small one on such a massive chain will be out of place.

Therefore, it is better to give preference to a not so massive, but full-fledged gold chain - in which there is no “air”. Such chains are universal, functional, can withstand pendants and pendants of traditional weight and (this is important!) are subject to possible repair. They are especially recommended for children and people leading an active lifestyle; nothing will happen to them.

Who is suitable for white gold chains?

When there are already several gold chains, and the passion for jewelry has not yet subsided, it is worth paying attention to women's chains made of white gold.

An excellent solution for dark-skinned girls. Unlike silver, white gold looks richer, however, and its price is several times higher.

The well-known white gold is not a new metal, representing an alloy of pure gold (platinum, silver, palladium) with nickel.

Moreover, especially expensive samples certainly contain platinum.

It is not uncommon to see two chains around a woman’s neck. With the right combination of decorations, this option looks interesting. They also wear chains with pendants. The main condition is that the metals of both match, and that the base itself is heavier than the addition. Otherwise, the gold chains may break and the pendant may be lost.

Product thickness

Gold chains and women's bracelets should not only be suitable in length. An important indicator is their thickness. It is measured in millimeters, and can be:

• thin – 2-3 mm.
• average – 4-5 mm.
• massive - from 7 mm and above.

Moreover, the latter option must be worn without pendants.

Jewelry is also selected depending on the age of the future owners. Thin gold chains are more suitable for young women, and massive ones for the older generation.

Length

Short models are usually chosen to be worn as an independent decoration. Products of medium length are worn with a pendant or cross.

The longest flowing necklaces are exclusively suitable for women. There is a great way to determine the optimal chain length.

1. Take the lace and wrap it around your neck to ensure a loose fit.
2. Measure the resulting length.
3. If you are going to wear the item with a cross or pendant, add 10 cm to this length.
4. If you need a long flowing chain, multiply the length by two.

Or do it even simpler - lay out the lace the way you want the chain to lie on your body, then measure its length.