Chain necklaces of different metals, sizes, weaves and lengths convey very different impressions on a jewelry design. Below are examples of some of the most popular chains in the luxury jewelry market today. Coordinating jewelry with different chains is a simple and easy way to change the context of jewelry pieces you already own, or for new designs you are thinking of purchasing for yourself or others.
Azuki Chain Necklace
One of the most popular and versatile chain designs in the market today, Azuki chains are composed of interconnected round rings, with both round and quadrangular rings being popular Azuki chain designs. The direction of the rings are woven forward and sideways, creating a ‘pulled’ impression.
Azuki chains are appreciated for their subtlety, typically assuming a background role to the jewelry on display.
Screw Chain Necklace
This classic Screw Chain design as some people recognize as a Singapore chain design, is both durable and strong design of woven threads, similar to a Rope chain. Screw chains are made up of several tiny segments that are interlinked o maximize the chain’s strength.
The Screw chain is a beautiful, sleek, and twisting open chain design. This Chain is vey popular as they are strong and easy to pair with a wide variety of pendant designs.
Venetian Chain Necklace
If you are looking for a chain that makes a statement, a Venetian chain is an extremely popular match. Connected like Azukis, Venetian chains are made of box-shaped metal fittings with flat sides.
Characterized by strong light reflection, the straight silhouette gives a uniquely stylish impression and a luxurious feel with enough density of chain. With their distinctive flair, Venetian chains are also extremely popular for mens’ jewelry designs.
Herringbone Chain Necklace
Herringbone chains are a supple, comfortable and elegant design to wear. The Herringbone chain design is said to date back to Ancient Egypt. A uniquely sophisticated design making a strong statement of its own, the Herringbone chain gets its name from the parallel and slanted bones of the herringbone fish.
Snake Chain Necklace
Snake chains are composed of curved plates woven with links to form the appearance of a smooth and slender chain. With its smooth continuous surface, Snake chains are very flexible, making them a great option at a variety of lengths, and can be adorned with a wide variety of pendant designs.
Rope Chain Necklace
Rope chains imitate a ‘thick rope’ design. Rope chain designs are highly variable in size and weight. With a hollow center, Rope chain links give the impression of greater volume. Depending on the context, Rope chains can easily play a leading or supporting role, depending on the jewelry design.
Kihei Chain Necklace
Similar to Azuki chains, Kihei chains twist each ring 90 Degrees, allowing for the direction of the rings to be constant and tightly woven together. With its greater volume and density, Kihei chains are often considered more suitable for jewelry designs where the chain itself plays a leading role.
Kihei chains, like their Venetian chain counterpart, with their density and weight, are extremely popular for mens’ jewelry designs.
Ball Chain Necklace
Ball chains are a series of connected silver or gold balls, similar to a strand of pearls. Typically, the silver or gold balls range in size from 1mm to 5mm.
Ball chains, akin to a pearl strand, present more of a feminine impression. Ball chains cast a subtle impression or play a supporting role to jewelry designs. Ball chains are among the most delicate of chain designs. Additional care should be taken when wearing.
We at Pearl FALCO welcome you to reach out at your convenience to discuss a new jewelry design project, a pearl jewelry makeover project, or something entirely different, via our Pearl FALCO Custom Design Studio.
We think of luxury jewelry as treasured lifetime gifts of love and gratitude for the important people in our lives, and we fully appreciate how ‘getting it right the first time’ is paramount. Whatever design ideas or questions you may have, please feel free to reach out to us via our Pearl FALCO Contact Page or email us at iseshima@pearlfalco.com. As always, we look forward to hearing from you!
