Gold men's chains: varieties and choices

Gold jewelry attracts not only women, but also men. Men's chains differ from women's chains by the specificity of weaving and have a more strict look. Classic chains made of white and yellow gold look very solid on adult men, young people will like modern rubber models with gold inserts, and for teenagers, you can choose relatively inexpensive gold-plated options.

Jewelry gold is characterized by its variety. But in the production of jewelry, pure gold is not used. To create accessories, it is always supplemented with an admixture of other elements that give the precious metal a certain shade and strength.

The main types of gold:

• yellow;
• white;
• red;
• pink.

The percentage of gold is characterized by its fineness, which is stamped on the product.

• 375 - the budget option, characterized by the presence of 37.5% gold in the product. The remaining 62.5% is silver, copper or palladium. The shades of this sample range from pale yellow to coppery red. The products are not of high quality, but due to their relatively low prices, they are very popular with young people.

• 583 - standard assay for jewelry produced before 1994 (during the Soviet era). There is 58.3% gold, 33.5% copper, 8% silver. Jewelry is characterized by strength and durability. They have a rich yellow color.

• 585 - complies with international standards for gold products. Pure gold is present at 58.5%. The color of the decoration depends on the ratio of additional elements. The presence of 18.2% silver and 23.3% copper imparts a pinkish tint, while variations in 8.2% silver and 33.3% copper impart red.

• 750 - the most popular sample among jewelers, easy to process. Consists of 75% pure gold. Due to a different combination of impurities, a different color of products is achieved. The bright yellow hue, which is very popular in men's jewelry, is achieved by adding in the same ratio (12.5% ​​each) silver and copper.

The following varieties are much less common:

• green gold - shades are obtained by adding silver and cadmium to the alloy;
• blue gold - the color range depends on the presence of different amounts of gold and indium in the alloy, varies from gray-blue to bright blue;
• black gold - is obtained by adding elements such as cobalt, chromium, titanium or iron to gold.

A gold chain is a stylish and versatile accessory preferred by most men. It is a kind of indicator of status, and if a pendant or cross is added to it, it serves as a talisman. Gold attributes differ in weight, length, width, type of weaving and specifics of wearing.

A traditional option that can be worn directly on the body or over clothing that matches the style.

More recently, it was believed that wearing bracelets on the wrist was a purely female prerogative.But today jewelers offer a wide selection of men's gold bracelets. They add presentability to the image and emphasize the individuality of the owner.

The following types of weaving are used to create men's chains.

• Anchor. The name of the weaving speaks for itself - it resembles the shape of the links of an anchor chain, which alternately connect to each other. Most often they have the same size and oval appearance, but sometimes there are accessories with a certain alternation of round and oval links.

• Armored. The specificity of weaving is similar to that of anchor. The links have a serial connection, but the elements can have completely different sizes and shapes, which, when fastened, form a single strong line.

• "Nonna". A common type in men's jewelry options. The double links are tightly intertwined in the same plane and are diamond-cut for extra shine.

• Bismarck. Weaving has several subspecies, but their essence boils down to the fact that the connection of elements of different shapes is carried out in one plane symmetrically to each other.

• "Fox's tail". Hand weave for round and square links. Used to create heavy bulky chains and bracelets. The links are tightly intertwined with each other, without forming gaps and providing the product with increased strength.

• "Rhombo". Beautiful weaving in the form of connecting diamond-shaped links. It has several varieties.

• "Cardinal". This type is performed manually and by machine. But for men's options, jewelers often use manual techniques. Large round or oval links are arranged in 2 or 3 rows.

• "Python". It is more often used in the creation of men's bracelets. The product has a fairly wide appearance, since the round and dense links are arranged in 3 rows.

Men's chains and bracelets made of gold remain fashionable and stylish jewelry at all times. Jewelers offer a fairly wide selection of classic and ultra-modern models in different price ranges. The popular options for men are blown gold chains. Such jewelry is cheaper than full-weight gold chains. They can be made in any weaving technique and outwardly look very solid, much more massive than the weight indicated on the label.

Solid gold chains are quite expensive, but they are of excellent quality. They look good with a cross or some kind of pendant. Combined accessories that combine 2 or 3 types of gold are very effective.

For teenagers, you can pick up budget gold-plated options that look very fashionable, at first glance it is difficult to distinguish them from expensive models. They are made of silver, and on top are covered with a layer of gold. The thickness of the gilding is usually 5 microns, with careful handling it lasts a long time and does not fade.

The trend of recent years is rubber laces and bracelets with gold inserts. They are popular with young men as they look bright and catchy. The matt surface of the rubber is in perfect harmony with white, yellow and red gold. A black rubber choker combined with yellow gold will add style and modernity to the image. Medium-length laces with male-themed pendants made of precious metal and inserts made of natural stones - agate, onyx, cubic zirkonia - look great.

Ease of use, quality and strength of chains are determined not only by the specifics of weaving, metal breakdown and design, but also by the appropriate size and type of fastener of the product. The sizes of men's chains are standard. You can choose such models by length.

• 40 cm is the smallest length. The chain fits snugly around the neck, matches any clothing, does not look provocative.
• 45 cm is a short version that looks perfect with a pendant. Suitable for business and sports style.
• 50 cm - universal length. The chain hangs slightly below the neck, but is visible when the shirt collar is unbuttoned by 1-2 buttons.
• 55 cm is the average length at which the accessory will hang below the level of the collarbone. The accessory can be worn with any clothing.
• 60 cm - an elongated version, which is usually worn with a cross or pendant. If styled appropriately, can be worn over a turtleneck or jumper.
• 65-70 cm - long chains that are suitable for tall men of dense build. Usually they are purchased in a medium thickness format for inconspicuous underwear with a cross, or, conversely, they buy powerful massive accessories to emphasize brutality.

In terms of thickness, you can choose laconic thin chains and thick volumetric chains. The width range is from 2 to 20 mm. When choosing male models, it is better to focus on a thickness of at least 4-5 mm. For continuous wear, athletes are recommended to use options over 6 mm. They look good on their own and in addition to pendants.

The clasp is an important decoration element. It should be of high quality - to provide ease of fastening, reliable fixation and easy unfastening. The following types of fasteners are most often used in men's jewelry.

• Spring lock. It is a small ring that opens with a spring fixed inside it. It often accompanies light blown chains. Inconvenient for short models, as it is difficult to fasten it yourself. In case of breakage, it requires a complete replacement of the ring clasp.
• Carbine. Fastens and unfastens when pressed on the spring latch. It is found on accessories of medium thickness. Easier in self-donning short models. It is securely fixed, in case of a breakdown of the mechanism, only the spring needs to be replaced.
• Screw lock. On each side of the accessory, there are parts of the fastener that are screwed to each other. Mostly used on choker jewelry.
• Box. Allows you to securely fix large massive chains. A small part of a rectangular, square or oval shape (in the form of a box) is installed to one end of the chain, and on the other - a latch bar, which, when closed, is inserted into the box and held using special notches. The mechanism opens by simply pressing the latch.
• Crutch. Most often used in bracelets. Outwardly, it resembles a short stick, which is inserted into the ring on the other side of the chain and closed by tension.

A chain for a man can become an important part of the image, add solidity and style to him, and in some moments it will focus on his consistency. Domestic and foreign manufacturers offer a wide range of accessories for men. High-quality models can be purchased at jewelry stores, reliable jewelry workshops, or on the official websites of well-known brands.

A chain for wearing a pendant or a cross must be selected by a weight that is 2 times higher than them. All details of the accessory must be matched to the same shade of gold. Crosses are designed to be worn on the body, so choose longer chains.

Many young men strive to ensure that their gold chain is visible to others, therefore it should be chosen according to the principle - the shorter, the more noticeable. According to the types of weaving, chains are presented in a wide variety, but still it is worth giving preference to the classic options, they remain relevant and appropriate at all times and are suitable for men of all ages.

There are no clear rules on how to wear chains. They are appropriate in combination with clothes of different styles, but in most cases men wear them on the body, and not over clothing. Looks elegant with shirts unbuttoned at the collar, where the shine of the accessory is visible. Long and massive chains with pendants add brutality to the image, they can be worn over sweatshirts, a turtleneck combined with jeans, high boots, but they are completely unacceptable in a business style.

The chains attached to the belt loops of trousers or buttons of classic vests look peculiar and aristocratic. Gold bracelets go well with office style. It is recommended to put them on a hand where there is no watch. Rubber bracelets with gold inlays combine effectively with a sporty look.

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