subject: Choices Of Jewelry Chains [print this page] There are as many designs of jewelry chains as there are designs of pendants that hang from them. By knowing the kinds of jewelry chains, you can get the right jewelry for you. No matter what choice you make, just make sure that the jewelry you wear matches the occasion you are going to wear it for and also the clothing you are going to wear it with.
Among the leading types of jewelry chains is the wheat chain. The strands in a wheat chain are braided and woven together to make beautiful, rich looking and elegant chains. Wheat chains are designed with 4 strands of twisted oval as well as oval links.
The snake chain also known as the Brazilian chain is not made up of traditional rings that are linked together. Instead, it is made out of round, wavy and smooth metal plates joined together forming a flexible looking tube or a snake-like tube.
The rope chain is one of the popular favorites of jewelry enthusiasts. It is made up of oval links, linked together in such a way that the final form is that of a woven rope. The style of a woven rope chain looks unique but it is still one of the most versatile in terms of easily blending with different styles of clothing.
The rolo chain is a design made of round and oval symmetrical links. Due to its symmetry, this kind of jewelry chain is known for its simplicity. It is good for hanging charms and dangles for great effect and ease. The most common jewelry chain that is used for bracelets and necklaces is the rolo chain.
An omega chain is not like normal chains which is just a series of linked rings. It is made up of rounded metal plates that are set side by side on a wire. The resulting jewelry chain is a fairly stiff but flexible chain. Omega chains are usually flat but you can also find round ones nowadays.
Also known as a link chain, a cable chain is made up of round or oval links with uniform sizes. The cable chain is made up of round and oval links that take the form of what people usually think of as "chains".
The last of the series of chains is the bead chain. It is also known as the ball chain and is designed with round beads fixed along the chain. Even though it looks simple, the bead chain looks very elegant especially with pearls used as beads. There are other styles out there but the ones mentioned are the most common and the most popular.
