AUTHOR: Cyril Bladier TITLE: Silver Chains are Always Fashionable! DATE: 5:52:00 PM ----- BODY:

Most shoppers who buy silver jewelry own a few sterling silver chains and wear them on a steady basis. They are attractive and affordable compared to jewelry made of other precious metals. Sterling chains are very diverse - there are a multitude of different types and they are often used as bracelets, chokers, anklets and necklaces.
The least complicated, simple type is a classic link chain. This chain is known as the Cable. Many styles are variations of cable chains. A curb chain is a flat variation of the basic,cable. The Figaro style is flat like a curb chain, but has an attractive pattern of, short links and elongated links. Fashionable anchor and mariner designs are designed with a bar across the middle of the link. Another commonly found style, rolo styles are created, in a similar way to cables, with wide tightly-fit links.
Intricate styles created with ring shaped links are usually handcrafted chainmail. There are two typical types - flat and round.

Chainmaille, can be amazingly complex. For, example, the Jens Pinds pattern, foxtail, rope and byzantine styles are very difficult to assemble. These chains are assembled, with round links, and assembled into fabulous, patterns. European chainmaille produces flat strips made up of metal links that can be connected to make sheets. This method, was used to produce, armor - the chainmaille, cowls, leggings and other protective clothing worn by Knights. This traditionaltime-honored ring weaving technique is being used today to make fashionable sterling silver jewelry.

Most retailers offer silver chains that are made, in Italy and are machine asembled These are good quality, and you'll find a lot of designs available. They appear very bright holders. After they are made they are normally plated with .999 fine silver or rhodium, so they appear to have a bright white look.
American factories make first-class quality jewelry chain. American chains are made in smaller quantities. These chains are usually sold in higher-end quality jewelry stores and department stores. Much of it is sold in large amounts to commercial jewelers. Chain is a popular design element in silver jewelry -- key rings, eyeglass retainers, bookmarks, badge lanyards and more.

Advanced production methods and innovative styles have made sterling silver chains very stylish, popular and reasonably priced. Wear one today - you'll love it!

Article written by Robert Edwards ©2010.

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