HOW TO COMBINE CHAIN AND PENDANT?

Choosing the right chain for a pendant seems like a matter of minutes, but jewelers are sure that a great tandem will not happen without going into the nuances. Here are five aspects worth paying attention to when matching a chain and a pendant: metal color, weight, braid, length, and lock. Let’s go into each of them in this blog post.

METAL COLOUR

The starting point is the type of metal: it is important that the chain looks like an extension of a pendant decoration. There will be a silver chain next to the silver pendant, and a gold chain of the same color next to the gold pendant.

What to do with mixed metal jewelry? If the trinity of yellow, red and white gold is a feature of the pendant design, you are free to choose a chain made of metal from one of the listed options.

Pay attention to different skin tones: for example, tanning creates an effective contrast with metals of light shades – yellow and white gold, as well as silver.

WEIGHT

How to choose the right chain by weight? The ideal indicator for chain and suspension weight is a 2: 1 ratio; with classic weaves, which are considered the most reliable, a 1: 1 ratio is acceptable. If the chain weighs less, there is a risk of faster wear of the links, and, as a result, breakage of the clasp and loss of the pendant.

An elegant pendant on a massive chain and a large pendant on a thin one look equally absurd.

It is recommended to take into account the chain netting. The thinner the chain, the more fragile it will be regardless of quality. Also note that snake-type braided chains are more fragile due to their bending properties.

WEAVING

Any chain consists of symmetrical links connected in a certain way. Bismarck and anchor type weave is considered a classic of the genre both because of their durability and practicality (universal appearance). There are mixed braids, made-up, as well as pearl (ball) chains. It was once thought that made-up braids were more suitable for outings because they did not withstand durability and practicality compared to traditional ones.

New weaving techniques allow you to choose a chain without losing comfort, quality or aesthetics. The links in the quality chain are fastened in such a way as to give the chain an even bend, which avoids deformation and unevenness, even when it is subjected to a large “load” – pulled or too heavy pendant is worn. It is important that the chain looks like a single line, gently covering the décolleté area. It is worth paying attention to the symmeCLtry of the sections both in their size and location. Some types of ties can be uncomfortable when coming in contact with skin and hair, so be sure to try the chain before making a purchase.

CLASP

The jewelry lock must be strong and reliable: open and close it several times during the introductory phase in the jewelry store. Pay attention to how the lock works – if you need to force it to close tightly or the lock is weak or very thin. In this case, it can hold the ends of the chain together, but it will not be able to support the weight of the pendant. The color of the lock must correspond exactly to the whole chain. If there are turning elements in the chain, they should all rotate freely.

SIMPLE LIFE Hacks

•HOW MUCH TO HANG? The cheaper the chain, the less the weight of the metal that went into its production, so you should not save if you intend to wear a diamond or other massive pendant with it in a duet, which a too light chain can simply not withstand.

•MORE – BETTER? Jewelry minimum – a couple of chains: casual and original weaving. The latter can serve as the basis for arbitrarily original necklaces – experiment with the shapes and sizes of pendants.

•SWAN NECK Professional stylists know how a simple chain changes the perception of the portrait area: necklaces that fall at least 5 cm below the collarbones and have a V-shape will help extend the short neck. If the chain is in a circle (such as a snake-type chain), simply choose slender, elongated pendants that will also visually lengthen the neck area.
On the other hand, if the wearer’s goal is to make the neck visually shorter, choker-type chains that surround the neck or lie on the collarbones and pendants that “fall” into the neck hole will fit perfectly.