COMMON CHAIN STYLES
Anchor
Anchor chain features oval links that are bisected across the center; the links tend to be thick in proportion to their size.
Box
Box chain has squared-off links that resemble cubes; they are sturdy chains, ideal for pendants. In rounded box chain, the links are created from half-round wire, giving the finished chain a rounder profile.
Bar & Link
Bar & link chain presents small links alternating with bar style links that may be straight, curved or fancy-shaped.
Byzantine
Formed by a repeating pattern of interlinked jump ring pairs, Byzantine chain tends to be substantial but highly flexible.
Barleycorn
Barleycorn chain gives the appearance of small grains lined up end to end. Alternating left- and right-facing teardrop shaped wire links connect to form a smoothly interlocked chain design.
Cable
The most common chain style, cable chain is formed by connecting single links perpendicularly end to end. Links may be round, oval or other shapes.
Bead
Bead chain is characterized by spherical links, often hollow, that are joined by narrow connector wire or bars.
Curb
A curb chain starts as a cable design, then has its links twisted so they lie flat; the twist gives the links a slightly interlocked look that adds dimension to the chain profile.
Beading
Beading chain comprises small, elongated links that are closely connected to form a strong chain with a slender rounded profile fine enough to allow beads to be strung onto it.
Diamond-Cut
Diamond-cut chain has facets precision-cut into the links with diamond-tipped tools. The facets are then polished to enhance the light-reflecting properties of the link surfaces.
Beveled-Edge
Beveled-edge chain features links that are cut to create angled edges rather than the usual rounded profile.
Double Rope
Double rope chain features link pairs, each connected to the two previous link pairs in a continuous row. This doubling of links gives the chain a more substantial twisting effect, emphasizing the spiraled look characteristic of regular rope chain.
Popcorn
Popcorn chain is made with identical stamped hollow links that feature flat, concave or convex sides; once linked, the sides fit together to present a uniform surface texture that can look scaly, dapped or bubbled.
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