Silver men's chains on the neck

Many representatives of the stronger sex like jewelry in the form of silver chains. Choosing a truly brutal male model is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. The recommendations of fashionable stylists and jewelers will allow you to create a stylish look that will fully correspond to the worldview of a man.

Silver chains represents one of the most popular men's jewelry... They can be worn both for the purpose of holding pendants, and as an independent product.

Unlike the fair sex, men in most cases manage with only one, at most a couple of chains for all occasions - this makes the issue of choosing a high-quality and practical thing that can be used for many years in a variety of situations especially urgent.

Let's dwell on the main advantages of silver jewelry.

• Substantial cost difference compared to gold jewelry. Even a very thick silver chain will cost much less than gold jewelry.

• Most of the stronger sex, in principle, do not wear jewelry made of yellow metal, considering them the exclusive prerogative of ladies. The only exception, perhaps, is the wedding ring. In this case, a stylish men's chain made of natural silver would be a good compromise.

• Even the cheapest and thinnest products have a fairly strong fasteners- carabiners with a spring mechanism or rounded locks - the so-called spring locks. Thanks to the strength of their fixation, the owner of the chain can, in any situation, maintain complete confidence in the strength and reliability of the structure, without fear of losing the decoration.

• The male chain can be used as independent decoration, and in a set with a cross.

Among all the variety of existing weaving of silver chains for men's models, several types are optimal.

• Anchor weaving. Due to the laconic design, this option is considered classic for the stronger sex. Visually, such a chain really resembles an anchor chain, only in a more miniature version. Its links have an oval or round shape and are located perpendicular to each other.

• Armor weaving. This is a rather complicated technique, it differs in that the final product turns out to be wide, but at the same time flat in profile - this effect is ensured by the fact that all the links are located in the same plane. This technology has a fairly large number of all kinds of variations.

• Most jewelers consider the optimal solution for men weaving using the Bismarck technique. Named after the famous chancellor, this technique is one of the most labor-intensive and requires a significant investment of the craftsman's efforts and time.Bismarck men's chains are almost always made by hand and are intertwined links that are combined into thick stripes of 2-4 tiers. The result is a flat yet flexible and very strong outer surface of the jewelry.

• Rope weaving. Visually, this pattern is more like a twisted rope or nautical rope.

• The flattened figure eight. This is one of the most popular and trendy weaves today. In this version, the edges of the links are processed with a special method, due to which the products acquire a rather unusual look.

When choosing the length of the product, it is worth listening to the recommendations of specialists.

• Length 40 cm. This is the shortest model of all presented in jewelry boutiques. Such a chain fits around the base of the neck, therefore it is suitable for adolescents, as well as for thin men, whose clothing size does not exceed 44-46.

• Length 45 cm. This option is preferable for men of average build with a standard physique and clothing sizes from 48 to 52.

• Length 50 cm. This is a universal model, you can safely buy it if you plan to present a silver chain as a gift. This silver chain does not look too long, but it does not come off.

• Length 55-60 and more. These sizes are optimal for bodybuilders who have a rather muscular neck, pumped up and just obese men.

All types of men's silver chains can be roughly divided into three groups:

• thin - has a thickness of 2-3 mm, most often purchased for boys and adolescents;
• average - its dimensions are 4-5 mm, this is the most common option;
• massive - its thickness is made in the corridor from 6 to 17 mm, it is usually used as an independent decoration without pendants and pendants.

When choosing a silver chain for men in the first place it is necessary to proceed from such parameters, as individual preferences, physique features, lifestyle and, of course, financial capabilities.

Special attention should be paid to decoration quality... In Russia, silver chains are usually produced in samples of 875, as well as 925, which means that for the manufacture of a kilogram of the finished alloy, in addition to refined precious metal, they took 125 or 75 grams of impurities. These additives allow the alloy to acquire such important performance characteristics as lightness, fusibility, fluidity and increased hardness.

Metal sample is a key factor in determining the final cost of the finished product. But the trade margin directly depends on the seller. The cheapest way will be to purchase jewelry in large chain boutiques - they are engaged in the production of products themselves or directly cooperate with jewelry manufacturers.

It is not uncommon for a situation when under the guise of a silver thing, copper chains were sold with silver plated - this layer is quickly erased and reveals the copper base under it, such a product will forever lose its spectacular appearance.

The quality of the jewelry is confirmed by the test, as well as by the brand - in our country it looks like an image of a woman in a kokoshnik. Be sure to ask the seller availability of a certificate and other accompanying documentation - when buying in specialized stores, all the necessary documents are provided upon request. And, of course, you should pay attention to the price. Even though silver is much cheaper than gold, the cost of jewelry made from this metal cannot be too low.

There are effective ways, allowing you to verify the authenticity of the silver jewelry, and all the necessary verification can be performed on the spot, without leaving the seller.

1. The level of thermal conductivity of silver is increased, and if you take it in your hands or bring it to something hot, then it warms up very quickly.
2. Run any pointed object along the surface of the chain - no noticeable marks should remain on it.
3. And if you rub the silver chain intensively, then traces of excess impurities will remain on your hands.

If you buy jewelry hand-held, you can use some additional reagents:

• alcohol solution of iodine will not in any way impair the appearance of a silver product, while fakes may change color;
• Sulfuric ointment - under the influence of sulfur, silver darkens.

If held on a silver chain pencil lapis, the base product will immediately darken. You can use and regular chalk: slide it along the surface of the chain - if in front of you is a fake, then a black line will appear on the surface.

The most famous manufacturers of silver jewelry for men include several firms.

• Amorem. A rapidly gaining popularity domestic company, created in 2012. Initially, it gained fame thanks to its rope bracelets with silver inserts, but today the assortment list has been expanded and includes such an item as a men's silver chain.

• Jewelry Palace. A Chinese brand specializing in selling products through the AliExpress website. All products, including chains, are made of 925 standard metal, in confirmation there is a corresponding imprint.

• Sokolov. Another well-known Russian company that has been presenting its silver products on the market for over a quarter of a century. All men's chains are made exclusively of bank metal, standard 925 - jewelry has its imprints, as well as manufacturer's codes. The most modern European technologies are used in the creation of products.

• Tiffany & co... The history of this world famous jewelry house is about 200 years old.

Every owner of men's chains, sooner or later, is faced with the fact that his the jewelry turns black. The reason for this is the oxidation of silver, which occurs due to the interaction of the product with sulfur-containing compounds.

It happens that a man wears a silver chain for a long time, and it retains its original appearance, and then literally in a matter of days the product darkens. There may be several reasons for this.

• Intense sports or a stressful situation - in both cases, profuse sweating begins, which stimulates the oxidative process.
• Stay in humid conditions... For example, if you visited a bathhouse, sauna, swimming pool or relaxed on the banks of the river / sea.
• Poor silver quality / low purity... For the manufacture of chains, you cannot use pure silver - it is too soft a metal, and its structure does not allow it to keep its shape well, therefore, when making jewelry, copper is added to it. It reacts with the sulfur salts found on human skin or in the air to form plaque.

Any silverware require increased attention and regular care from its owner - this is due to the technical features of the alloy.

In order to return the chains to their original appearance, you should clean the product from oxides. There are many cleaning methods, several options are quite effective at home.

• Toothpaste... It is applied with a brush, the product is thoroughly cleaned and washed. Usually one procedure is enough for the product to regain its beautiful shine.
• Soda. The powder is diluted with water until mushy and the chain is rubbed on all sides. If the product is too dirty, you can immerse it in a boiling concentrated soda solution for 5-10 minutes, be sure to add a piece of foil to it.
• Ammonia... The ammonia has proved to be quite good. A tablespoon of the ammonia preparation is diluted in 1/2 glass of water, and the silver chain is left in the resulting composition for half an hour.