HOW TO CHOOSE A STERLING SILVER CHAIN?

Chain is a widely used accessory in jewellery. It is available in different links, in different materials and in different thicknesses. What are the different types of loose chain? Which ones are best suited to each piece of silver jewellery?

In view of the great variety of existing links used for bracelets, necklaces, chokers, or ankle chains, we will guide you in this discovery.

For your next creations the first choice will be between loose chain or a ready-to-wear chain according to your requirements. Loose chain allows you to obtain a personalised length, it is without clasps, without rings and is therefore adaptable to any type of creation. A silver ready-to-wear chain is a closed chain complete with clasps and rings. Ready-to-wear chains allow you to compose creations quickly and easily without any headaches, always with the possibility of adding a sterling silver extender, as we propose on our site: extenders with a rolo chain, or a curb chain, or even a rombo chain of different lengths.

The choice of chain is the main criterion when creating your jewellery but depending on the use you intend to make of it, some chains will be more suitable for your creation. To help you make the right choice and avoid certain surprises, we have decided to review the main models of silver chains and we will try to list the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, as well as the recommended uses and those to be avoided.

This chain is a real jewellery basic: simple and discreet, pleasant to wear every day, the sterling silver belcher chain is appreciated for its solidity, which is ensured by the alternating round links. A bracelet composed of several charms with a large spring clasp or lobster clasp or a simple necklace with a large belcher link with a toggle clasp, this type of link is the latest trend…

A classic! It is a chain that is widely used for men’s jewellery but has become trendy for women too. It is a very resistant link, which can be adapted to all situations because it can support heavier findings or charms. Necklaces or bracelets with a curb chain are a must and are often combined with symbolic pendants or medals for engraving. G-Silver offers different types of sterling silver curb chains with beads; squares, flats, elongated and hollows. A wide choice to choose the ones that best suit your project.

The rolo chain is a basic chain inspired by the chains of the rolos with the angles of its links which can be round or square. It is a robust and sober chain that is widely used for bracelets, necklaces, and ankle chains, combined with sterling silver pendants or charms. It is G-Silver’s favourite chain, which can be of any size, thin, doubled, filed… Find our wide range of sterling silver chains with different finishes in our category: faceted, flat, round, oval, with twisted tubes, beads…

This robust link is composed of cubic links that fit into each other. The Venetian chain is very refined and will enhance your collection for necklaces, bracelets, or earrings. You can combine the sterling silver box chain with decorative clasps such as lobster clasps, magnetic clasps for original jewellery. Moreover, other types of box chains exist that give a different shine to the necklace or bracelet.

Snake chain can be round or flat, it is a delicate chain that can be quickly weakened if twisted. It is a very decorative chain that needs to be cared for. It gets its name from the mesh that resembles the scaly appearance of a snake’s skin. Often used for minimalist collections, it is perfect for combining a necklace and bracelet with several snake chains of different lengths or thicknesses, or for creating a necklace with a simple silver pendant.

Palm link is one of the most refined and elegant knits. It is used for mainly high-end collections due to its highly technical production, especially as it requires a large amount of metal. This makes it possible to weave the threads in a strong way. This chain is self-sufficient: it will be enough to add a snap hook to adapt to the size of the chain to create a sophisticated and original necklace or bracelet.

With its special shape reminiscent of a coffee bean, this chain is both original and trendy. In contrast to the tightly woven chain link, the silver coffee anchor chain has an airier appearance.

We offer hollow sterling silver anchor chains, sold by the cut in 10cm units and in several variations: yellow or pink gold or white or black rhodium-plated to create a colour mix.

This kind of chain is quite surprisingly versatile. For collections with a simple, casual style or for costume jewellery. A chain that offers a multitude of possibilities depending on the length and thickness chosen. For example, the thinnest, very feminine, will highlight a small pendant, while the thickest, very masculine, are often used as a long necklace with a silver pendant bearing the effigy of the military identity plates to be personalised. It is a difficult mesh to handle due to its complexity to solder.

Several types of sterling silver ball chains exist on our online shop: smooth, faceted, oval with the choice between Yellow Gold, Pink Gold or White or Black Rhodium.

We propose other models of chains that you can discover on our site to create costume jewellery or to inspire your next collections: popcorn, rombo, herringbone, figaro, cardano, cobra, or marine, oval, round chains…

And if you haven’t found the ideal chain for your creations, we can help you customise the type of chain, the size, the length, or the finish you want. Ask us for a quote, our creative team is at your disposal: support@g-silver.com