Weaving Italian and its technology differs from other types. Products have a traditional look - round volumetric links that are interconnected. The soldered rings form several rows. This distinguishes the Italian from other complex bracelets and chains. And the birthplace of the method is Italy, the same country where simple and great arts are born.

Chain weaving technology

Before considering the traditional weaving technology, it is worth noting the types that are found in the Italian weaving technique. Attention is paid to the methods of connecting brackets and rings. The advantage is given to standard technologies that were invented in past centuries.

Traditional methods are somewhat simpler, although jewelry alloys in the hands of talented craftsmen can also be transformed to indescribable beauty.

There are three ways to weave:

If in automated work ready-made chains are obtained immediately, then in manual weaving technology only links are made. Jewelry is further made by jewelers based on factory orders.

External differences between manual and machine production differ little from each other. The only point that indicates manual work is the absence of thickened sections on the segments of the connection of the links. The master cannot squeeze the rings in such a way that single faces are obtained. Only machines can do this, but even here it is worth paying attention to the grinding of the final product.

An important aspect in weaving is the belonging of the product and its general image of conformity with the image of the owner. The thinner the chain, the lower it is valued, regardless of the amount of material used and its fineness. Thin and neat chains are always made on machines. Manual work involves the manufacture of large rings - it is more convenient to work with products.

Finished products are distinguished by the density and width of the rings. There are:

1. Thin bracelets and chains.
2. Wide and flat bangles.
3. Large and voluminous bracelets and chains.
4. Large and flat bangles.

Chains with wide and large links are not even made by hand, since the technology involves the interlacing of rings. Massive connecting brackets will prevent the jeweler from passing through the auxiliary ring. Therefore, the best solution for combining products would be a thin and wide bracelet with a thin chain. Another type of combination is a chain with wide links, but in addition a thin neat bracelet with some kind of pendant or insert.

The external image of Italian weaving products

The advantages of weaving Italian in the traditional style. Outwardly, the chain resembles a simple combination of three rows - two side and one middle. The side links are intertwined with each other, forming a single thread. So that they do not disperse, an auxiliary central row is added. Thus, the upper ring is threaded through the section of the free space of the side links.

It is believed that Italian chain weaving comes from the old Bismarck chain weaving method. However, this is a misconception, as the Italian jewelry house originally did all the work by hand. Bismarck is made only on machine tools due to its complex crossing of all links. The Italian chain is much stronger; it is not deformed and is not subject to distortion of the fold lines.

Preference is given to gold, silver and brass when weaving such chains. Finished jewelry can be supplemented with pendants and pendants. For men, a typical medium-sized bracelet made of 585 gold is suitable. It is better for a woman to choose thinner links - the jewelry will look more elegant and graceful.

The advantage of Italian weaving is the versatility of any collection and the ability to emphasize the social status of the owner.

It is suitable for a business suit and a free style of clothing. The color scheme depends on the type and purity of gold - the redder it is, the more elegant it looks. As an addition to an evening dress, you can pick up a thin chain with a massive pendant.

Products are distinguished by size:

Particular attention should be paid to the weight and direction of the lines of the rings. They can be bent in the direction of weaving, forming oval shapes.

The overall figure turns out to be extraordinary for an Italian, but there are also analogues. The chain may have small engravings; there are jewelry masterpieces - purl inscriptions and secret signs.

Modern jewelry art offers several variations of standard weaving:

• straight round bracelet/chain;
• oval straight bracelet;
• twisted chain.

In the latter form, all the links themselves have an arcuate wavy shape. There are such weaving in large versions of products; most often they are made of brass. This is a base metal, so the price may be more affordable. Rarely, Italian weaving is made of platinum; gold in this case is the main and running material. Of course, there are also silver bracelets, however, the demand for them is less due to the properties of the metal.

Absolutely every chain or bracelet made of precious metal has its own execution technique. This can affect not only its appearance, but also its weight, cost, ease of use.

Jewelry, weaving "Italian", which are distinguished by their majestic appearance, fit absolutely every look. Many jewelers point out that the Bismarck technique is an alternative to such weaving.

"Italian" bracelet or chain has a structure of several links, this increases the weight of the jewelry, and also visually creates volume. It must be admitted that such massive jewelry has a price that differs from the average.

Usually, jewelry weaving "Italian" are made from:

Gold remains the most popular option, especially often, it is bought as a gift, because the products are durable and expensive. Brass is used in the manufacture of less often, but also has a number of advantages:

• strength;
• original appearance;
• low cost.

This technique is performed both manually and mechanically. In the manufacture of precious metal wire is used.

The work is painstaking, time-consuming and requires increased attention. That is why a chain or bracelet made by a master with his own hands has a cost an order of magnitude higher than usual.

The mechanics, on the other hand, make the task easier, however, it is worth paying due attention to such decoration to make sure the links are in good condition.

When making an expensive purchase, you should always pay attention to the quality of jewelry. You can see the flaws yourself The main thing is to be guided when choosing elementary rules:

1. The type of jewelry should speak of its durability.
2. The color of the precious metal must be uniform.
3. The surface of the jewelry should not have scratches, chips, flaws.

When choosing a precious metal, it is worth considering some features. Gold is not subject to corrosion, so the jewelry will always look like when you bought it and give off a characteristic brilliance.

Many people prefer silver, however, it tends to oxidize, blacken and film due to contact with air and water. Therefore, you will have to carefully ensure that your chain or bracelet looks decent. Brass is not a precious metal, but it is also not subject to corrosion, and its price is attractive and economical.

Advantages and disadvantages

It has already been said above about some of the advantages of this technique of making jewelry. Such majesty and mannerism is also due to the fact that Italy is an interesting country, a country of fashion, grace and impeccable taste.

You can immediately demonstrate your status, sense of taste and style. Classical clothes and evening suits and dresses are perfectly combined with such decorations.

Such chains and bracelets look very impressive on men because of their massiveness, which adds solidity to the image.

Only a few points can be attributed to the minuses:

• Fragile girls will not go jewelry because of the volume.
• Difficulties arise when choosing a pendant.
• Noticeable weight of the jewelry.

Despite some shortcomings, jewelry made using the "Italian" technique will always delight you and will serve you for many years. Next, you can see the photos in which the “Italian”-weaving of the chain is shown in variations.

Jewelry made of gold, and especially chains, have always been popular with men and women. After all, the chain will be an excellent addition to the image, emphasize a certain style and status. A piece of gold can be worn as an independent decoration, or you can add a beautiful pendant to it. The chain can be a great accessory for both everyday and festive wardrobe. In any case, it emphasizes individuality and makes the image of its owner interesting. It is no coincidence that both women and men approach the choice of a chain with special care. From time immemorial, it was believed that gold products are able to give their owner energy and strength.

A bit of history

In the second half of the twentieth century, they became an independent decoration. In the process, jewelers began to use different gold: white, red, yellow. Each jeweler put his own idea, meaning into the sketch of the links.

Making a chain is a rather painstaking task, it consists of several stages: first, the master melts this soft metal, then draws it into a thin thread, which is then cut and twisted. And only after doing this work, you can begin to manually fasten each link. Thus, the most unique products were created. Today, specialized machines are widely used in jewelry production. However, handmade products continue to be in great demand.

Main criterion

One of the important characteristics when choosing jewelry is the weaving technique. Among them there are more popular and less popular ones. The chain consists of a number of links connected to each other in various ways.

There are weaving patterns that are suitable exclusively for men or women, for young or older people, but there are universal types. So, for the stronger sex, chains with a greater mass are made, which means they are more durable and reliable. And which ones are suitable for lovely ladies? Of course, lighter, more elegant, created from links of complex configurations.

Anchor and armored

To date, there is no single classification of weaving gold chains. But according to the type of links in the decoration, chains are traditionally divided into three main categories:

• armored - links of chains are located relative to each other in the same plane;
• anchor - a simple clutch of links located in perpendicular planes;
• with links - balls.

Anchor weaving is the most common fastening of chain links. Decorations of this type are quite simple, but very durable, reliable, so they will be an excellent addition to both everyday and formal attire. Anchor weaving will probably never go out of style.

No less popular with jewelry lovers, it is very strong, durable. Firstly, this chain fits well to the skin and does not cause discomfort when worn, and secondly, the decoration looks great on clothes.

Links-balls - a rather fragile weave, looks great due to the diamond cut, when wearing a product of this type, care must be taken.

Combined and fantasy

Weaving patterns can also be divided into:

• combined - the chain consists of links, different forms of weaving (shell and anchor);
• fantasy - a combination of links of complicated configurations, a combination of round, oval, square shapes.

As jewelry craftsmanship develops, more and more new types are created on the basis of the main types of weaving, in which different textures and new patterns of connecting links are combined. Such jewelry is surprisingly beautiful, unusual and will satisfy even the most demanding taste.

Chain-"Italian"

Separately, I would like to dwell on such a chain as "Italian", the weaving of this jewelry can be made both by machine and by hand, in any case it will be as reliable as possible. Ornaments are usually expensive, but their quality and long life are worth the money.

What is interesting about "Italian"? Weaving is voluminous, quite universal, as it suits people of any age and gender. However, in the appearance of a man, its owner, the "Italian" chain will add courage and strength, and women - riddles and attractiveness. Chains look very impressive, thanks to which the decoration is suitable for both everyday and solemn forms of clothing. What is interesting about this weaving? It consists of many small elements, which provide the chain with a three-dimensional look. However, despite the volume, this type of weaving gives the product airiness, originality. Fans of the extraordinary will surely choose the "Italian" chain from the many options.

So different and beautiful

Quite well-known due to its massiveness, it gives the product a solid and impressive look. Usually in demand among men.

The "serpentine" chains look very interesting. They look somewhat more massive than the "Italian", the weaving of the chain is wide and flat. The links soldered together look like winding lines adjacent to each other.

It is worth noting the chain called "figaro". Quite an interesting look, like the "Italian", weaving, unlike the first type, is uncomplicated, consists of elongated and round links, alternating with each other. Looks great both with pendants and as an independent decoration.

Especially popular with women is the “brook” chain (like the beloved “Italian”), weaving looks expensive and spectacular.

Very interesting are the chains of such weaves as "pigtail", "ear", "snail", "nonna", "snake", "bird's eye" and many, many others. Therefore, the choice of jewelry is not an easy, but very exciting and interesting process!

The gold chain is one of the most popular types of precious metal jewelry. Since ancient times, it has been a sign of prosperity, as well as power and good prosperity. This piece of jewelry is worn alone or in combination with a pendant and pendant.

In our blog, we will discuss the most famous types of gold chain weaving, and also choose 5 most durable types of weaving.

Chains made of gold have always been very popular, because a properly selected neck jewelry will not only complement the image, but also emphasize the status of a person. As practice shows, with the onset of spring, the demand for handicrafts increases. This is due primarily to the fact that in the warm season we bare our necks, on which golden jewelry - chains - sparkle and play in the sun.

Thin neat women's chains for a pendant or a cross, massive gold men's chains or long jewelry for girls' necks - what is most often ordered in our Centaurus workshop? Surprisingly, it was thick massive men's chains. This decoration emphasizes the solid status of the stronger sex, and always goes well with any style of clothing. It is worth noting that gold products are a profitable investment, because the price of precious metals only grows with time!

Everyone loves jewelry, but if a woman has 5 rings and 10 pairs of earrings and 1-2 gold chains, then in the arsenal of a real man there are at least three or even more chains made of yellow and white gold of various thicknesses, as well as types weaving. The latter will be discussed below.

So, there are many types of weaving gold chains, but we will consider the most popular 10, and you will choose for yourself the one that is perfect for you!

TOP 10 popular weaves of gold chains:

• Anchor weaving
• Cardinal
• Rollo (Chopard)
• Fox's tail
• Carapace weaving
• Weaving chamomile (rose)
• Cartier weaving
• Spikelet weaving (Byzantine weaving)
• Bismarck
• Weaving triplets (harness)

1. Anchor weaving.

Floor:
Weaving strength: durable
The complexity of the work: medium difficulty

Anchor weaving is a fairly common type, which is most often used in thin chains for pendants or crosses. Such weaving is more inherent in women's, as well as children's chains. The essence of this type of weaving is to make identical gold links of an oval or other shape, which are then perpendicularly connected to each other, thereby forming a chain that looks like a real anchor. This type of weaving gold chains also has its subspecies, which you can see in the photo below:

Subspecies of anchor weaving:

• Sea anchor, or sea chain - if there is a reinforcing jumper in the gold link.
• Double anchor - double oval gold rings are used.
• Rollo (belzer) - the links are not oval, but even round in shape. By the way, this type of weaving has another name - “chopard”, in honor of the Chopard fashion house, which actively uses and popularizes this type of knitting of gold chains.
• Garibaldi or double rollo - connected by 2 links. This type of weaving a golden chain received such a name in honor of the heroes of Italy - the spouses Giuseppe and Anita Garibaldi, who were always together.
• Venetian weaving - the links have a thin square or rectangular shape. Depending on the number of golden links woven into one block, the Venetian can be double, triple, etc.
• Cord weaving - consists in connecting several pieces of links at once, jumping over 2-3 links. Gold chains made with a cord type of weaving have a twisted shape.

2. Bismarck.

Floor: unisex (male, female)
Weaving strength: very durable
The complexity of the work: highest complexity

Bismarck is one of the strongest types of weaving gold chains. Very laborious work, but worth it. The aristocratic appearance of a gold chain only favorably emphasizes the wealthy appearance of its owner. The weight of such a chain can vary depending on the wishes of the customer. Indeed, in any size, a gold chain made with Bismarck weaving looks very good!

The principle of weaving consists in a fantasy connection of links, which in turn consist of several differently directed "rings". Bismarck is the most durable type of weaving, so this chain can be worn without removing.

A bit of history. A few hundred years ago, such weaving was considered truly feminine, and the chains made in this style were thin and long. Over time, due to its excellent strength, the weaving of the Bismarck chain began to be used in men's jewelry. Only now the gold chains were more massive and thick. In the 90s, a heavy gold chain weighing 150-200 grams was on every "new Russian", thereby indicating the wealth and high status of its owner.

Bismarck weaving subspecies:

• Semi-volumetric Bismarck is characterized by the fact that the thickness of the link is the same or slightly larger than the width of the gold chain.
• Python (American, Cardinal, Pharaoh) - characterized by elegant openwork weaving. Looking for an inexpensive, beautiful and durable gold chain? This type of weaving is ideal for you. Below we consider in more detail the weaving of gold chains Cardinal.
• Triple - the golden link consists of three turns in a spiral, while in the classic Bismarck - only two.
• Arabic Bismarck resembles Arabic letters (coarse calico)
• Flat - the classic version of weaving, where the link has a double curl in a spiral. The thickness of the link does not exceed half the width of the chain.
• Royal Bismarck will surprise you with its exquisite shape, as well as ornate type of weaving. These gold chains are suitable for both men and women.

Men's chain "Bismarck flat"

3. Cardinal

Floor: unisex (male, female)
Weaving strength: very durable
The complexity of the work: high complexity

Bismarck Cardinal has many more names - American, Python, Pharaoh. Gold chains made with this type of weaving are very popular. Despite its graceful and airy appearance, this jewelry is very durable and can be worn daily without removing it. The minimum weight of a piece of jewelry is only 15 grams. Therefore, such a gold chain can be ordered with a limited budget. Want to save? Make a custom-made jewelry from your own metal (gold, platinum), thus you pay only for the work of a jeweler.

Thin gold chains made by weaving Cardinal go well with pendants, crosses and amulets, which are worn under clothes without revealing to the public. But thicker chains can be worn without additional accessories.

4. Fox tail

Floor: male
Weaving strength: durable
The complexity of the work: medium difficulty

Fox tail (Byzantine or royal weaving) is used in the manufacture of massive thick gold chains. This method of weaving consists in using links-rings of the same type and size. Thanks to the fantasy connection, such a chain shimmers very beautifully under the sun's rays. Jewelry for the neck, made by weaving a Fox tail, is also distinguished by its special density and strength, chic look and exquisite beauty. Such chains are preferred mainly by men. The fox tail looks great in any color of gold, which is why many opt for it.

5. Rollo.

Floor: unisex (men's, women's, children's)
Product strength: durable
The complexity of the work: medium difficulty

This anchor type of weaving gold chains is also known in wide circles under the name Belzer, or Chopard, in honor of the Chopard fashion house. A piece of jewelry made with this type of weaving can be worn as an individual piece of jewelry, or with a pendant or pendant. The links have an even round shape, and are connected perpendicularly. Preference for such gold chains is given by both men and women.

6. Armored weaving.

Floor: unisex (male, female)
Weaving strength: very durable
The complexity of the work: high complexity

Armored weaving is very popular in the manufacture of chains. If in the anchor weaving of chains the links were located perpendicular to each other, then in the armored weaving they were in the same plane. Thanks to this method, the gold chain has a smooth surface and looks like a single whole. Outwardly, the method of placing the links resembles a chain mail-shell, from which the name of this method of weaving a golden chain came from. Such jewelry is also highly durable.

There are the following types of shell weaving:

• Nonna - a diamond facet is applied on both sides of the gold chain, thanks to which this jewelry plays delightfully under the sun's rays. By the way, this is not a female name, but from the Italian maglia della nonna - grandmother's weaving. Just as beautiful, durable and smooth =)
• Figaro, also known as Cartier, thanks to the wide use of the famous fashion house. Like Figaro here, Figaro there, the shapes of the links vary and alternate. Below we will take a closer look at Cartier weaving.
• Armor parallel - two round gold links are used at once, which are intertwined together.
• Love (love) - links are used that resemble hearts. Such gold chains are light and airy. Do you want to buy jewelry for your beloved? We advise you to pay attention to this type of weaving of a women's gold chain.
• Snail (clip) - links twisted into a spiral, when connected, outwardly resemble a snail shell.

7. Weave Cartier (Cartier).

Floor: unisex (male, female)
Product strength: durable
The complexity of the work: medium difficulty

Cartier is highly valued by lovers of unusual jewelry. This type of armored weaving of gold chains also has the name Figaro. The main feature is the use of round and oval links, which are interconnected in the same plane. Most often, in the classic Cartier chain, 3 round links alternate with 1 oblong. The name or article indicates the number of short and long links in the form (3 + 1 or 2 + 1).
This piece of jewelry looks great in any length, as an individual decoration, or in combination with a pendant.

8. Weaving spikelets.

Floor: unisex (male, female)
Weaving strength: very durable
The complexity of the work: high complexity

Spikelet weaving (Byzantine weaving) is very similar to the Fox tail, but the difference is that the links are directed in the same direction. The chain, made by Byzantine weaving, looks like an ear of wheat. This gold jewelry is very popular in England. Kolosok gold chains are quite strong and are worn daily. By the way, they are difficult to confuse, which is a definite plus when choosing the type of weaving of gold chains!