Necklaces and chains
Necklaces, pendants, chains, clasps and medallions.
23 entries
Jewelry around the world
Aboriginal shell necklaces and engraved pearl shell
Tasmanian Aboriginal women string tiny iridescent shells; in northern Australia, pearl shell is engraved: jewels with living memory.
Jewelry
Catalog of chain links
The most common chain links: cable, belcher, curb, Cuban, figaro, rope, box, snake, Byzantine, Milanese, Singapore, wheat, omega, herringbone, anchor and ball.
Jewelry
Charm bracelets
Guide to charm bracelets: chain and charm types, how many to wear, how to combine them and how to care for a keepsake bracelet.
Jewelry and kids
Children's earrings: metal, clasp and size for first earrings
How to choose a child's first earrings: metal, type of clasp, size, stud or dangle, cleaning and what to do if they catch.
Jewelry
Cord necklaces: materials, knots and clasps
Cord necklaces (leather, cotton, silk, nylon) adjust with knots or clasps; how to choose the cord, thickness and clasp for a pendant.
Techniques
Electroforming: hollow forms by electrolysis
Electroforming deposits metal with electricity onto a conductive model to make hollow, lightweight, large forms, such as voluminous pendants and earrings.
Techniques
Handmade chains
How a chain is made by hand: wound, cut and soldered links, assembly and the ancient loop-in-loop technique.
Jewelry care and maintenance
How to clean silver, gold and steel chains
How to clean silver, gold and stainless steel chains without tangling or scratching them, and how to restore the shine of the links.
Jewelry care and maintenance
How to fix a broken chain
How to fix a broken chain at home with two pliers and a jump ring, when you need a jeweler (soldering) and how to prevent it from breaking again.
Jeweler's dictionary
Jewelry construction glossary: jump ring, post, hinge, bail…
The components of a jewel with the names used in the workshop: loop, jump ring, band, post, clasp, lobster clasp, hinge, bail, tube and mounting.
Techniques
Kumihimo and cord braiding
Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique with threads on a disk or marudai; it makes silk cords and bracelets with geometric patterns.
Jewelry
Medallions and lockets
A medallion is a round plaque worn hanging; a locket opens to hold a photo or lock of hair. History, types and care.
Jewelry
Men's jewelry: chains, rings and bracelets
Guide to men's jewelry: chains, signet rings, bracelets, pendants and cufflinks; durable materials, recommended lengths and how to choose with style.
Jewelry
Necklace
What a necklace is, its parts (chain, clasp, pendant, extender), types, materials and meaning, with illustrations.
Jewelry
Necklace styles: choker, lariat, bib and layering
A catalog of necklaces: choker, collar, pendant, lariat, Y-necklace, bib, rivière, sautoir, layering and torc, with indicative lengths.
Jewelry
Parts of a piece of jewelry: ring, earring, necklace and bracelet
Vocabulary of the parts of a jewel: head, prongs, shoulders and shank of the ring; post and back of the earring; chain, clasp and bail of the necklace.
Jewelry
Pearl necklace: how to choose
Guide to choosing a pearl necklace: cultured, freshwater, Akoya, South Sea and Tahitian pearls; size, luster, shape, length and care.
Jewelry
Pendants and charms: types, bails and how to choose
What a pendant and a charm are: types (initial, drop, cross, medal, solitaire), the bail, size relative to the chain and how to combine them.
Materials
Rope and cord
Rope and cord (cotton, hemp, nylon, silk or waxed) make light, colorful and versatile bracelets, necklaces and pendants.
Jewelry
Torcs and torques: the rigid collar of the Celts
The torc is a rigid open collar of twisted metal, a status symbol among the Celts; history, shape, hoards and modern designer torques.
Jewelry
Types of jewelry chains: links, thicknesses and clasps
Types of jewelry chains (cable, curb, figaro, rope, box, snake, herringbone, wheat), how to choose the thickness, clasps and weight for pendants.
Jewelry
Types of jewelry clasps (necklaces, bracelets and earrings)
Necklace and bracelet clasps (lobster, spring ring, toggle, box, barrel, magnetic) and earring backs (butterfly, screw, lever, clip).
Buying guides
What chain length to choose for a necklace
Necklace length guide in centimeters: choker (35-41 cm), princess (43-48), matinee (50-61), opera (71-86) and rope (90 or more), with where each one falls.