| Jewelry chains are usually made from precious | | | | chains are the strongest of all pendant chains. |
| metals such as gold, silver, platinum as well as | | | | Different Utilizations and Lengths |
| steel. These particular metals are used because of | | | | A silver box chain, also known as mirrored box |
| their strength, their ability to keep their shape and | | | | chain, can be worn in various ways. It can be |
| need only minimal upkeep. The best selling silver | | | | worn as a traditional necklace. A silver bracelet is |
| chain of all time is the silver box chain. A box | | | | stunning on the wrist. As a hip accent, wear an |
| chain is comprised of square links that are | | | | anklet made of silver. It is sold in any length in the |
| connected to form a smooth chain. The beauty | | | | following five styles: 1.1mm, 1.5mm, 1.7mm, |
| of this chain is the many ways that it can be | | | | 2.7mm and 3.5mm. Additionally, a silver chain can |
| worn. | | | | be used as a foundation from which to hang |
| Types of Silver Chains | | | | decorative pendants and charms. |
| There are many types of silver chains. One type | | | | Different types of Clasps |
| is the trace chain which is the simplest style. The | | | | There are many types of clasps for the silver |
| links are uniform in breadth and thickness and can | | | | box chain. A spring ring clasp, commonly used to |
| be very delicate. Another type of chain is the | | | | secure necklaces, bracelets and anklets, opens |
| rope chain; this chain has the appearance of two | | | | when you push a little lever back. Then you can |
| twisting strands spiraling into one unit. The | | | | insert the chain or loop attached to the chain into |
| Herringbone chain is formed from v-shaped links | | | | the open circle and release. A lobster claw clasp |
| and lays completely flat. The Prince of Wales style | | | | has a small spring in its mechanism that keep arm |
| is a twisting chain comprised of tiny circular links; | | | | closed until the lever is pushed. Lobster claw |
| each individual link has a minimum of four others | | | | clasps are a bit easier to open and close than a |
| joining into it. The Spiga chain is made up of links | | | | spring ring clasp. Box clasps are two-piece clasps |
| in small figure-eight configuration to form a 3D | | | | that are opened by pushing down on the exterior |
| chain. The silver box chain, also known as the | | | | lever of a piece of metal which compresses so it |
| briolette, has links that are square-shaped and | | | | slides out of the opening. |
| linked tightly together. | | | | The silver box chain is a basic of any woman's |
| Why the Box Chain is the Best Selling Chain | | | | jewelry wardrobe. Whether worn to work or |
| The silver box chain is the most popular chain for | | | | while relaxing at home on the weekend, this |
| many reasons. These chains exude a brilliant shine. | | | | popular chain looks great with any outfit. It shine, |
| They are beautiful whether worn alone or in | | | | durability and versatility make it a must-have for |
| combination with a silver charm or pendant. These | | | | any woman. |