Selecting a chain for your neck is at first glance a simple task, but in reality you need to understand the subtleties of the choice. Even if you are choosing a chain for yourself, you need to try on several pieces of jewelry, what can we say about choosing a chain as a gift for another person? Let's figure out how to determine the size of a chain for your neck so that your jewelry looks stylish and harmonious.
- How to choose a size 40 chain
- Chain size 50, how many cm is it? Find out the size of the chain at home.
- Chain size 60, how many cm is it?
- Sizes of men's and women's chains
Chain sizing
When choosing jewelry, each lady is guided by her own taste. Some people like chains that are more massive and long, others choose shorter ones.
Regardless of the material used in their manufacture, the manufacturer focuses on the standard. You just need to correctly determine the purchase parameters, the table will help.
Find out the purchase length
First you need to take measurements. To do this, a sewing meter tape must be wrapped around the neck, fixing it at the point of the desired length. Record the indicator. Increase it to a number divisible by five. This number is the selected chain length.
If there is no tape, measure with ordinary thread; Use a ruler to find out the chain size.
Attention! When shopping, don’t forget to take a ribbon with you so that in case of doubt you can check the size of the decoration.
How to measure chain length
The easiest way to do this is with ordinary thread. Stand in front of a mirror, wrap the thread around your neck, imitating a chain. Mark the length of thread you need and then measure. Round the result to the nearest multiple of 5.
That is, if the length of the thread is 42 cm, then you will need to choose a chain of 40 or 45 cm. Check the result again by alternately trying on threads of 40 and 45 cm.
If you want to choose a chain to go with an existing pendant, use it when sizing: place the pendant on the string and adjust its height to the desired height.
If you want to match a chain to a specific outfit, it is best to measure the length of the chain while wearing it. This will allow you to visually assess how the jewelry will look in combination with clothing.
Types of chains by length
The unified standard for the jewelry manufacturing system - chains establishes a length that is a multiple of 5:
1. The shortest ones - from 40 cm to 50 cm - are preferable for girls and fragile young ladies.
2. Snakes of medium length - from 50 to 55 cm - are universal and suitable for ladies of any age and build.
3. The maximum size - over 60 cm - is rarely produced. Recently, it has come into fashion as an exclusive decoration that can create the image of a slender, sophisticated woman.
What do necklaces (beads, chains) of a certain length look like on the neck?
Are you choosing a necklace, but don't know what size to choose? It’s hard to imagine “to where” a chain 45 centimeters long will go? won't it be short or long?
The main thing is not to panic!
So that you don’t “rack your brains” when calculating the formula for the circumference of the chain and neck ... I offer you visual examples!
Women's chain width
Each lady sets the thickness of the accessory at her own discretion, focusing on the tendency to be overweight, age, and shape of clothing. The thinnest snakes are suitable for a teenage girl or a young girl. Their scale should not exceed 3 mm. They look beautiful on a graceful girl's neck.
The classic version - up to 5 mm - suits women of all ages without exception. They are usually worn with pendants, pendants, and other details.
Chains of 6 mm or more are very rare on sale. This attribute is often made to special order; it does not require additional decor. Plump ladies wear such jewelry with pleasure, as they make the figure more slender and elegant.
Remember! The younger and slimmer the lady, the more attractive a thin, elegant chain will look on her.
How to choose chains by metal color
Previously, it was accepted that the chain was a continuation of the pendant, i.e. For a gold pendant, choose a gold chain, for a silver one, choose a silver chain. Modern fashion is for creativity, i.e. you can combine gold with silver, leather, and jewelry. A combined women's neck chain with a pendant is an original decoration with any style of clothing. The fashion feature is a combination with three shades of gold - yellow, red and white.
Probably everyone knows that wearing the same jewelry with clothes of different shades creates an unusual and sometimes even contradictory effect. Therefore, it is better to have two or more sets of jewelry on hand to wear with outfits in warm and bright colors.
A gold chain should be chosen to match your skin tone, eye and hair color. For contrast, yellow, white gold, and silver will look good on tanned skin. White gold jewelry is suitable for a restrained, stylistically neutral, aristocratic look, while yellow and red gold are suitable for a festive look.
The following points will help you find out how to choose a women's gold chain for your neck to match your skin tone:
- for women with brown eyes, warm-colored hair, peach or golden skin, a piece made of yellow gold is suitable;
- For blondes with pinkish-light skin, white gold, silver or platinum are more suitable.
Silver is a more affordable material in comparison with gold products; it is hard and does not deform as easily as gold. Which silver chain to choose for your look depends on the personal preferences of the future owner. Silver jewelry is perfect for women in everyday and evening style.
Weight: which should be heavier, a chain or a pendant?
How to choose a chain for a pendant by weight? Experts recommend choosing products according to the most ideal weight ratio - 2:1, but for classic weaves a 1:1 ratio is acceptable. If the chain weighs less, it can quickly wear out, which will lead to its breaking and loss of suspension. A huge pendant on a thin chain will look equally ridiculous, and vice versa.
Which chain to choose by weight for a cross
We have been wearing a pectoral cross since childhood, so it is somewhat difficult to call it just an ornament. The weight ratio here is the same as in the case of a pendant, i.e. the cross should be twice as light. The purpose of the product is also important: for a child the cross should be small, for an adult it should be larger and more expensive. The gender of the person must also be taken into account.
Which chain to choose for the cross is up to you to decide. However, whether it is gold, silver, light or heavy, etc., the most important thing is accuracy and careful use.
With what, where and how to wear chains?
Everything here depends on your preferences. If you are a supporter of classicism, then a medium-length chain with a small neat decoration in the form of a trefoil, a heart, or a droplet will give you originality. It will emphasize elegance, add tenderness and charm.
Long chains with an atypical design will add individuality to avant-garde enthusiasts It could be a pendant with a dog, a bright diamond with a Japanese inscription, a honeycomb, a large maple leaf, or a mermaid.
A small pectoral cross looks original on a thin short chain, but since this is a purely personal item, it is better not to show it to everyone, but to wear it under clothes. On top of a blouse or dress, you can wear another piece of jewelry with some kind of decoration.
For those who like to attract attention, a reliable option would be a chain with a pendant in a retro style. It will give your image originality, efficiency, and emphasize charm and mystery.
You can wear a thin short snake with almost any outfit, with the exception of sweaters that cover the throat. It is better to wear medium or long jewelry over such clothes. Nowadays such jewelry is increasingly becoming fashionable. They are versatile, stylish, and make the wearer more elegant and slender.
The color design of the accessories should be harmoniously combined with the outfit. Bright, rich colors look impressive with plain clothes. The classic will create harmony with a blouse of almost any color.
What do you need to remember when using jewelry?
They should complement the image!
When creating elegant and laconic images, jewelry should be elegant and laconic. When creating rougher and more creative images, jewelry can become more massive and varied, sometimes even slightly contrasting.
Ask yourself, what kind of decoration is it? What mood will it bring to the costume ensemble? Doesn't it contradict the general impression?
You should also avoid using 3 or more jewelry from one set. Therefore, no matter how much you would like to show off all your latest acquisitions at once, you should not wear rings, bracelets, earrings, and chains - this is clearly too much :o)
And also try not to give active accents nearby:
- Those. if you have active earrings, it is better to wear a bracelet or ring.
- If an active bracelet or a ring to go with it would be too much, it is better to choose neck jewelry or earrings
Today's fashion allows you to mix bracelets made from different metals, but you still shouldn't do it indiscriminately.
You can wear thin bracelets of both silver and gold, or white and yellow gold at the same time; in general, precious metals can be combined. But if you decide to wear a silver bracelet with ordinary jewelry, even if it’s the right color, it will immediately ruin the whole “mass.” The same goes for chains. Small chains made of precious metals, when chosen correctly, will highlight your style. But if brass or copper gets in there, the whole picture will be ruined.
The choice between a necklace or earrings should be made based on the finish of the “top” of your clothing
- If you have a beautiful textured collar or an active colorful pattern to which jewelry will not add anything, choose earrings.
- If you have a smooth surface without a pattern - a dress or top - complement them with necklaces.
When choosing a necklace, it is worth remembering that the decoration matches the neckline of the clothing .
Here are some recommendations:
- A V-neck or sweetheart neckline looks great with triangle necklaces or jewelry with a large centerpiece, or a fairly large necklace that fills the open chest area.
- With an asymmetrical neckline, you can do without a necklace, but if you decide to do so, choose models that will fall 5-6 cm below the collar
- The round neckline is perhaps the most versatile in terms of jewelry selection. Long beads, medium-length beads, necklaces and collar jewelry are perfect for it.
- Long beads and chains go well with a high turtleneck collar
- You can choose jewelry of different lengths for the shirt collar. The choice depends on whether the collar is open - in this case, you can wear a chain with a pendant, beads or a necklace wound in several layers, or buttoned - in this case, a wide necklace or beads with large stones will look great.
It is also worth paying attention to the correct selection of decorations depending on the time of year.
. No one will argue that plastic beads, necklaces made of wood and leather, and earrings made of ceramics perfectly complement a summer ensemble and will look rather ridiculous in winter.
Product care
The lady chooses for herself when and with what to wear the chain. Some take it off as soon as they cross the threshold of the house, others do not part with it even during sleep, violating all the rules for caring for jewelry.
In order for the product to serve the owner as long as possible, it must be stored away from aggressive chemicals. Gold and platinum do not oxidize, but they should not be exposed to chemicals.
To avoid cracks in the metal and loss of the original original shine, the jewelry must be protected from sudden changes in temperature.
Periodically, the snake must be cleaned with tooth powder and GOI paste. Then rinse in water with the addition of a soap solution and a few drops of ammonia, then wipe with a dry soft cloth or towel.
The modern jewelry market offers a huge selection of beautiful chains with various parameters, original weaving and an affordable price. There are a large number of exclusive design solutions for sale for every taste. A lady can choose any piece of jewelry that suits her requirements. The main thing is to approach the choice correctly and then the decoration will give you joy.
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