CHAIN STYLES
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Anchor | Gucci | Marine
The anchor chain has repeating oval links that are uniform in size and arranged both horizontally and vertically, usually with a vertical bar in the middle of each link. The design is inspired by a chain used to attach an anchor to a boat. Variations
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Ball | Bead | Beaded | Pelline
The balls/beads can be solid or hollow. Hollow balls/beads are usually selected to reduce the weight of the chain. The balls/beads can be placed at regular or irregular intervals with links in between them or strung tightly adjacent to each other. Like with other chains, the balls/beads come in a variety of sizes and with different types of clasps. |
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Ball Bead & Bar | Bamboo
Like with other chains, the balls/beads and bars come in a variety of sizes and with different types of clasps. |
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Bar | Link & Bar
Made of small bar-shaped links connected together by small jump rings. The bars can be of pretty much any shape, such as curved, twisted or elongated, for example, and can be hollow or solid. These chains tend to be more fragile because the jump rings that connect each bar are small and often thin. If they are thicker and soldered, it may be safe to conclude that the chain is pretty solid. |
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Box
Simple link-style chain made up of square links that resemble a box. This is a very sturdy chain with a uniform appearance. Variations
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Cable
This is the most common link-style chain. It consists of individual oval or round links interlocked in a unique pattern. Each link lays at ninety degrees to the next. Variations
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* Cable chain *
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* Figure-8 | Infinity chain *
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Cardano | Boston Link
This is a very stylish brazed link chain. It consists of uniform series of rectangular decorative links that merge beautiful into each other |
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Curb
Link-style chain variation of the cable chain with uniformly sized round or oval links that have been twisted and often diamond cut so that they may lie flat. Similar
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Fancy
Link-style chain that has different variations, such as specific shaped links, specific finishes, attached dangles, etc. Decorative features may be hearts, stars, or flowers, for example. Variations
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* Byzantine chain *
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Figaro
This chain is similar to the curb chain in that it has flattened twisted links, but it doesn't have a uniform link size or shape like curb chain does. Typically, it will have between one and five shorter links alternating between a single longer link, creating an attractive repeating pattern throughout the length of the chain. This style of chain originated in Italy and was named after the popular Italian opera The Marriage of Figaro. Variation
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Herringbone
Consists of several rows of v-shaped links that lay completely flat. The direction of the links is alternated with each new row so as to create a herringbone pattern. |
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Mesh
Made from very fine thread that is woven into a tubular chain to give it a fabric-like quality. There are a number of production methods, including Milanese mesh and stocking mesh. |
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Omega
Popular for its strength and mirror-like shine, this is a wide chain that is not completely round. It is made of individual metal plates aligned next to each other and crimped to an underlying mesh base. Compared to the snake chain, the omega chain is flat and non-wavy. |
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Paperclip
The paperclip chain features oval-shaped links for a simple, yet original feel. The links can come in a variety of sizes. This modern chain is a great way to add a little something different to your wardrobe. As an extra layer, it's a great way to add a bit of flair. |
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Popcorn | Coreana
The popcorn chain is made of identical machine-stamped segments of flat metal in much the same manner as is the snake chain. The evenly-distributed segments are hollow and can be flat, rounded or concave. Just like popcorn, it's delicate, soft, and light and therefore very comfortable to wear. Variations
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Rolo | Cascade | Belcher
Consists of alternating oval or round links that are connected together. The links are usually flat on the inside and smaller and thicker than a basic link chain, which makes the chain more sturdy. Variations
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Rope
This chain appears as two or more twisted strands of chain spiraled together. The rows of metal links are weaved together to look like a two-stranded rope. Variations
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Satellite | Saturn
Consists of a row of round links interspersed with beads. This chain is often used for rosary bracelets and necklaces. |
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Serpentine
Composed of hammered s-shaped links that overlap laterally. The links are laid next to each other with another identical set of links laid in parallel below the first and connected together. Variations
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Singapore | Twisted Curb
Consists of a series of flat diamond cut chain links, several of which are interwoven to form a diamond shape and then, in turn, are twisted and flattened to form a chain. |
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Snake | Cocoon
Consists of smooth round plates, rings or bands with a slight bend in the middle. They are closely connected together to form a continuous flexible tube with a slight zigzag effect, reminiscent of a snake's skin. It has an almost closed surface profile that ensures a very elegant and flexible chain. |
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Wheat | Palm | Espiga
Has a symmetrical form of a rope chain with small figure-8 links that gives it an almost square profile. It's made of four strands of oval and twisted oval links, braided and woven together to make an eye-catching chain. Variations
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