Different types of chain Necklaces in FJ Fallon Jewelry
11 Apr 2023
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Jewelry chains used for necklaces are popular around the world. FJ Fallon Jewelry jewelry chain necklace barely tarnish or fade. This article introduces the most common types of jewelry chains.
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Basic elements of chain necklaces
Size, shape and the connecting method of the links determine the type of the chain. The shape of the link, can be oval, round, twisted or more complicated. Connection can be single, double or even triple links. Design of a chain evolves as the history and technique develops: from hand-made to machine made.
Chain type
I. Chains that can be purchased from FJ Fallon Jewelry:
If you are interested in the any of the chains below, please click the name and search them in our site for detailed information.
1. Cable Chain
This is the most basic type of chain, consisting of simple and uniform oval, thick or round links connected together. They have variations like trombone link chains or paperclip chain - the oblong links are elongated and sometime connected with 0 to 3 round links between them. It is durable and versatile, making it a popular choice for everyday wear.
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2. Paperclip Chain
As a variation of cable chain, the paperclip chain is a type of chain that has small, rounded and elongated rectangular cable links that are connected together to create a flat, angular surface.
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3. Snail Chain (Scroll chain)
The most distinct look is the scroll in the center: form by spiraling two wires into each other to create an initial scroll. They look like a snail, hence the name.
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4. Figaro Chain
Originated in Italy, but worn around the world. Figaro chain has a pattern of three short links followed by one longer link, repeated throughout the length of the chain. It's a popular choice for men's jewelry but can also be worn by women. A variation is Figarucci chains, the three shorter links contain a bar in the middle - like the Anchor or Mariner link chains.
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5. Curb Chain
Curb chain has a series of interlocking oval or round links that are twisted and laid flat. It has a masculine look and is often used for men's necklaces or bracelets. They are highly versatile as there exist so many different thickness. One of the most famous variation of it is Cuban chain.
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6. Cuban Chain
The most famous variation of curb chain. The links are oval shaped, but closer than those on a curb chain. Cuban chain has less movement than curb chain, and it has a rounder, bolder and thicker look. Compared to a Curb chains, under the same measurements, if a cuban chain weighs 200 grams, a curb chain weighs only 70 grams.
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7. Rope Chain
The rope chain features twoor more twisted links that create a spiraled, rope-like effect. It's a popular choice for both men and women and is often worn with pendants. It comes in two forms: French Rope chain and Rope chain.
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8. Box Chain (The Cube, Book, Briolette or Venetian chain)
This type of chain consists of square links that are connected together, giving it a smooth, flat surface. It's a popular choice for delicate, lightweight necklacesfitting pendant.
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9. Bismarck chain
Bismarck chain represents luxurious decoration. It comes in several patterns: Bismarck Spring chain, and Bismarck anchor weaving chain.
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54100171 - Bismarck triple anchor weaving chain
54120075 - Bismarck quadruple anchor weaving chain
54190416 - Bismarck plum blossom chain
10. Snake Chain
The snake chain has a series of small, curved metal plates or bands that create a flexible tube-like chain. It's a popular choice for pendants and is known for its smooth and sleek look.
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11. Herringbone Chain (Flat Snake Chain)
The herringbone chain is a type of chain that has a flat, v-shaped pattern of metal links that are woven together to create a textured look - surprisingly fluid and rigid. It's a popular choice for statement pieces and adds a bold touch to any outfit. In FJ Fallon Jewelry, they are called flat snake chain.
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12. Spiga Chain (Wheat Chain):
The wheat chain is a type of chain that features small, intertwined linksfacing to one direction, resemble a braid of wheat. It's a popular choice for men's jewelry and has a classic, timeless look.
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13. Rolo Chain (Belcher Chain)
A popular variation of cable chain. (“Rolo” means “Round” in Italian), its round or oval links are rounded from the outside and flat or round from inside - like rings interlocking each other, forming a simple chain. Heavier Rolo chains are favored by men, and finer ones can be worn with a pendant.
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14. Bead Chain (Ball chain)
The bead chain is a type of chain with small, evenly spaced rounded or oval beads that are strung together on a thin wire or jump rings. It's a delicate option that is often used for women's jewelry, as it can hold more textures and pattern. It can be paired with a pendant.
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15. Singapore Chain
The Singapore chain is a type of chain constructed by a series of double flatten or twisted diamond-cut links that are tightly interwoven. It sparkles when the light shines, like the ripple from the waves. The chain looks like a thin cable chains but it naturally twists on its own.
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F84100314 - Singapore double link
16. Anchor Chain
The anchor chain is a type of chain that has oval links that are connected to each other at a 90-degree angle.It looks like the chains used to anchor ships which you can find in dock - each link includes a bar supporting in the center. It's a popular choice for both men's and women's jewelry and is known for its strength and durability.
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17. Mariner Chain
In most of the cases, it can identical to anchor chain. But the most distinct difference is a Mariner chain can be flatten and laid flat - the links might not be connected to each other at a 90-degree angle.
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18. Foxtail Chain (Franco Chain)
Foxtail chain is similar to Spiga or wheat chain, but its four-sided links have a squared angle set at 45 degree, leading to a distinct pattern of capital V (Chevron). With another concealed flat link connected to the center, the chain becomes smooth and round.
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19. Centipede Chain (Fish bone chain)
These type of chains are typically wide as they are shaped like a centipede or fish bone chains - the center is cable linked and the sides are like the legs of a centipede or the fish bones. Sometimes if the link shape is an arrow, we can call it a chevron fish bone chains.
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20. Infinity 8 Chain (Figure of 8 Chain)
Each link is shaped in the figure of 8, sometimes they can be either twisted or flattened.
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21. Rombo chain
Rombo links are thin double oval rhombus shape curb links chains, therefore called Rombo. The links' pattern can be hammered or decorated.
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22. Sequin Chains
Sequin means an old Venetian gold coin, or a small piece of shiny metal. Sequin chains have the same small shiny metal links. Depending on the shapes or the hammering pattern of the links, they can be divided into sequin disc links, lace or sunburst chains.
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F84100431 - Sequin lace
54100140 - Sequin sunburst
II. Chains that FJ Fallon Jewelry about to develop
FJ Fallon Jewelry might not offer all of the chains below, if you need them, please contact us for more information. You may learn about them for your information and knowledge. Actually, in FJ Fallon Jewelry, any other chains that failed to have a specific name, are classified into "Fancy Link Chains".
1. Byzantine Chain (Birdcage Chain)
The name“Byzantine” refers to meaning of complicate, intricate, regal and royal. This type of chain has a complex pattern of interlocking rings that create a decorative and textured effect. It's a popular choice for statement pieces and can add a unique touch to any outfit.
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2. Popcorn Chain
Popcorn chain is a type of chain that has small, rounded links that are tightly woven together to create a bumpy, textured tubelooked like a popcorn. It's a popular choice for adding texture to a necklace and can be used for both men's and women's jewelry.
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3. Bar Chain
This was very popular back in the time in Art Deco and Retro time. Bar chains have a unit of long tube or wires linking at the end - connected with jump rings. Those tubes for connecting can be straight or curved, flat or round, sometimes with a texture pattern.
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4. Barleycorn Chain
The link of this type of chains is pointed at one end, while rounded at the other side with a jump ring linking to another link: the shape looks like a barleycorn, hence the name.
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5. Boston link chain
Boston link chains are soldered cable chains that have been mechanically flattened to create a flat, stacked appearance with a hammer die. It is elongated and created a box like profile on 4 sides of the chain. They come in thinner profiles.
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6. C link chain
Like the name, the links of C link chains are in shape of letter C and flat. They can be confused with Boston link chains, but the links look like boomerangs.
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7. Filigree chain
Filigree chains are designed exaggeratedly with big or oval shaped links with scrolling wire filigree, just like the filigree rings and filigree pendants from FJ Fallon Jewelry. They tend to be more suitable for women because of its appearance.
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8. Gucci chain
Very similar to an Anchor chain, each link of Gucci chains has a bar supporting in the middle, but the shape is rounder instead of oval, like the logo of Gucci, but that is not the product of their collection of course.
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9. Heart Link chain
One of the easiest link to tell: the links are all open-heart shaped and linked. Sometimes they can be a type of fancy link chains.
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10. Margarita chain
The one word to describe Margarita chains is sparkling. They are formed by rectangular links and and connected in a row twisted. So they are unique and outstandingly sparkling.
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11. Mirror Chains
Mirror chains can be seen as Anchor or Mariner chains with a wider bar supporting in the middle - it is wide and polished so looks like a mirror. Mirror chain sparkles when the light shines on the mirror links, they are one of the most popular chains of FJ Fallon Jewelry.
12. Nugget Chains / Tinsel Chains
These are a variation of serpentine chains. They also have an S-shape links but hammered or twisted into a more dimensional and complicated shape.
13. Omega chains
Links of Omega chains are parallel and almost seamless, making the chain extraordinarily sleek and fluid. Small metal plates are aligned next to one another and crimped by a Mesh structure. The flexibility of Omega chains are limited, but helping it keep a nice shape.
14. Panther chains
Panther chains have links like paving bricks. They are flat and the brick-like links are stacked in three or more rows using a pin. The shape of the bricks can sometimes be rhombus instead of rectangles. The sizes of the links can make them sometimes look like mesh chains.
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15. Peanut or crinkle chain
Links of peanut chains are crimped into a peanut-like shape. Crinkle chain is another name of it.
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16. San Marco chain
San Marco chains are flat from the back, but its front is wild and rope-like. It a distinct look as it is round from the top, but still comfortable wearing from the flat.
17. Saturn chain (Intermittent Bead Chain)
Saturn chain has beads those are not evenly spaced.
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18. Serpentine chains
The most distinct look of a serpentine chains is the link in shape of “S”, and they are in parallel layered. If the links are twisted, it would become a variation called nugget or tinsel chain.
19. Trace Chains
The one word to conclude trace trains is delicate. Trace chains have a width less than 2mm, and their link is simple: only oval or round links. It is so light that it is perfect for minimalist look and fit both for men and women - but it is not suitable for pendant as it to delicate.
20. Cobra chains
Cobra chains could be mixed with C link or Boston link chain, they also have a flat square shape with 4 sides. One side looks like C link chains, but the links seen from the other side are in triangle shape.
