Gold Plated Chains

Gold chain is a stylish and elegant accessory that has long been loved by girls from all over the world. Depending on the weaving, size and quality of gold, such jewelry can be very high in price. However, if your budget is limited and your desire to buy an elegant little thing is unbeatable, then gilded chains can be a great solution.

The first and most indisputable advantage of gold chains is their cheapness. This is not to say that such products are extremely cheap, but two or three gold-plated chains will definitely cost one gold.

The type of gilded jewelry is no different from natural gold, so others will not notice this little trick. Gilded jewelry is also quite strong and durable, in addition, their range will satisfy any demanding client.

There are so many varieties of chains - thin, massive, medium thickness. They are also different in length and method of weaving. Gilding applied to the decoration also happens in different tones - yellow, slightly silver, reddish, with a slight shade of green.

Thanks to today's modern technology, it will last quite a long time, and if it gets a little peeling, an experienced jeweler will quickly update it.

Gilded chains are also good because they are more practical than just silver. Often silver has a blackening property. This happens because the metal, touching the skin, begins to oxidize from sweat. The gilt product will not be exposed to moisture and will last much longer. In addition, such jewelry does not cause allergies and are more durable.

There are two main methods for applying gilding to silver chains - galvanic and “rolled gold”.

Using this method, the jeweler puts the silver jewelry in a specially prepared liquid-electrolyte, saturated with gold particles. When the product cools down, these very particles seem to stick to it, turning silver into gold. It turns out an interesting coating, which in appearance does not differ from real gold. Jewels made in this way will delight you with a pleasant aesthetic appearance and prices.

The second method will cost a little more, because it is of better quality. In the performance of such a technique, real golden links are taken that are empty inside. These links are filled with other types of metal, mainly copper. This method is called "rolled gold." Products made thanks to such a technique are very durable, because there is nowhere to get gilding, which can peel off at the most inopportune moment.

Today, every jewelry salon is ready to offer its customers a huge assortment of chains made in different styles. There are more than 70 types of weaving, each of which has its own subspecies, as well as advantages.

This type is one of the most common classical types of weaving. The style acquired such a name because in the end result the decoration resembles an anchor chain. The links here are oval, and connect them perpendicularly. Thin gilded chains of anchor weaving look very delicate and elegant.

The main subspecies are Rollo, with round-shaped links, and Venetian, with square and rectangular elements.

Bismarck weaving has been popular for many years due to its sophistication and delicate weaving of links. On such a chain you do not need to hang additional pendants and pendants - the product looks luxurious without them. The links, consisting of small rings, are very tightly in contact with each other and form an interesting fantasy ensemble.

Female chains of the Bismarck type can include several types of gilding, which only adds to their originality.

This type of weaving is characterized by a similarity to chain mail, which is why it got this name. The links are so tightly aligned in a single plane that, ultimately, the decoration is very similar to a ribbon. Armor chains are perfect for full girls, as well as those who love the business style of clothing.

One of the subspecies of the carapace weaving is the Mona Lisa, a feature of which is the conclusion of small rings into large ones. So the jewel turns out even stronger and more elegant.

These are not all the types of weaving that can be found in fashionable jewelry stores. There are many more options for classic, modern and fantasy weaving. For young girls, such options as “Love”, “Figaro”, “Harness” will become especially tender. Such techniques use thin but durable links of various shapes and sizes, combining them into interesting and unusual patterns.

When choosing a gilded chain, pay attention to the type of figure and face:

1. Slender girls are well suited for all kinds of chains, but chubby should opt for medium and long models.
2. Perfectly on full ladies, the Cleopatra weave looks like an Egyptian necklace.
3. The square and pear-shaped type of face involves wearing long chains that can be decorated with beautiful pendants and pendants.
4. The oval face is suitable for models of short and medium length, round - long without additional elements.

Unfortunately, if you will purchase the product in questionable stores, the chance to get a fake is very high. True, such models look messy - there are roughness and scuffs. But it also happens that the chain, at first glance, is perfect, and after a few months all the gilding disappears somewhere. In order not to fall into such a situation, it is better to turn to trusted jewelry brands.

On the Internet, many girls leave feedback on the selection, purchase and subsequent wear of gold-plated chains. Basically, such reviews are positive, customers talk about good quality, durability and hypoallergenic products. Among the tips for choosing a manufacturer, the chains of jewelry houses Sokolov, Pandora and Estet are especially appreciated.