| Very few pieces of jewelry are as versatile as | | | | chains together; it is usually a rather thick |
| the chain necklace. It is an absolute must have in | | | | necklace. |
| every woman's and young girl's jewelry box. Men | | | | If the piece is to be adorned with a pendant or |
| should have at least one too. Chain necklaces can | | | | slide of some type, usually a less bold chain is |
| be an accessory to an outfit, or an outfit can be | | | | used, showcasing whatever is added. A simple |
| assembled to go around the necklace. | | | | cable chain or nice snake chain is good for adding |
| Necklace chains come in gold, silver, copper, | | | | to. The snake style is not really links at all, but a |
| bronze, titanium, or any other metal. They can be | | | | series of small, wavy metal plates set side by |
| short, fit snugly around the neck, or long, hanging | | | | side and joined together. When wearing a chain |
| down to the belly button or longer. The most | | | | alone, usually it is a heavier, bolder one. A |
| common lengths are 16, 18 and 20 inches. A long | | | | byzantine style, with paired links joined together, |
| chain necklace might be 36 inches or more. | | | | is graceful and elegant, yet can be very masculine |
| The links in necklace lengths, and how they are | | | | as well. Using more than one chain gives the look |
| connected, is what decides the type, or style. | | | | of a multi chain necklace. |
| Links come in a variety of lengths and | | | | Whatever choice you make for your outfit, you |
| thicknesses too, making the chain delicate or bold. | | | | can be sure to find a chain that will match the |
| The links may be cut, to add a faceted sparkle to | | | | texture, look, feel and style. Having a variety of |
| the piece. | | | | them on hand can make dressing for any |
| The cable style is the most common chain; each | | | | occasion easy and fun. If you need a gift to give, |
| link is the same, oval in shape, with the links | | | | you really cannot go wrong if you give a nice |
| connected one at a time in a chain. A box chain is | | | | chain necklace. They can be impersonal, or very |
| a series of cubes that are open on the ends, and | | | | personal. Besides, one can never have too many |
| alternated to link together, it is a thicker chain. A | | | | chain necklaces! |
| rope chain is formed by twisting two or more | | | | |