Men's hand chains: how to choose and how to wear?

The original chain bracelet is a catchy and effective accessory that can make the image of any man more charismatic and brutal. Modern manufacturers of jewelry and bijouterie offer the stronger sex an impressive selection of hand chains made of a variety of materials. How do you choose the right chain for your wrist? Which hand should you wear it on? What criteria should be considered when buying?

Until relatively recently, chain bracelets were considered a typical attribute of bikers, rockers, representatives of informal movements. Modern models of men's hand chains are able to organically fit not only into an informal, but also into a casual, sporty and even business image. Most often, in the manufacture of men's chain bracelets, manufacturers use the following materials:

• gold;
• silver;
• platinum and palladium;
• surgical (jewelry) steel;
• copper.

Many manufacturers of men's jewelry and jewelry offer consumers unusual hand chains inlaid with precious and semiprecious stones, biomagnets, and artificial minerals. Chain bracelets with inserts made of genuine leather and suede are very popular among young men.

Gold chains on hand are exquisite and expensive jewelry, which is most often preferred by men of mature age who adhere to the classic style... Such accessories fit perfectly into a strict business image. Gold items are not subject to corrosion and aggressive chemicals. However, their significant drawback is considered vulnerability to mechanical stress.

Silver men's hand chains are practical and stylish products that are popular with young men, as well as fans of sports and casual style. High quality silver items are distinguished by their high strength, resistance to corrosion, chemical and mechanical stress. A feature of silver is its tendency to darken.

Hand chains made of platinum and palladium are very exquisite and expensive jewelry that can organically fit into a business image, unobtrusively emphasizing the special status of their owner... Products made of these precious metals do not fade over time, practically do not deform, do not react with the skin, do not oxidize or corrode. One of the disadvantages of wrist chain bracelets made of palladium and platinum is considered to be them. impressive cost.

Men's hand chains surgical steel - inexpensive but attractive and stylish jewelry popular with men of almost all ages. The spectacular shine of surgical steel is visually very reminiscent of the shine of luxurious platinum and noble palladium. Such jewelry is not afraid of corrosion, exposure to moisture, salts, aggressive chemicals, shock loads. Moreover, they are hypoallergenic, do not cause irritation and skin allergic reactions.

Copper chain bracelets are original, elegant and inexpensive jewelry, which is credited with medicinal properties. Such products have a pronounced reddish-red hue, are easily deformed, oxidized under the influence of oxygen, eventually becoming covered with a blue-green bloom.At the same time, copper chain bracelets have a rather attractive appearance, which allows them to organically fit into almost any male look.

The cost of a man's chain on hand depends on the following factors:

• type of metal and its features (type of metal alloy, sample, coating);
• the presence of incrustation and its features (type of stones, type of cut);
• weaving type;
• product weight and length;
• manufacturer's authority (brand popularity).

The most affordable products are those made of surgical steel, copper, cheap metal alloys. The most reliable and, as a result, expensive are considered full-weight chains on the arm with massive strong links. Experts refer to the most durable types of weaving as:

• "Shell";
• "Anchor";
• "Nonna";
• "Rhombus";
• Bismarck.

The most fragile and vulnerable chains are considered to be with the following types of weaving:

• "Omega";
• "Herringbone".

Bracelet chains with this type of weaving are the least durable. Careless handling of such products may result in link breakage or rupture.

Stylists do not give strict recommendations on this issue. However, observations show that most of the stronger sex prefer to wear chain bracelets on their right hand. This is usually due to the fact that many men wear watches on their left wrist. It is allowed to wear both a watch and a chain on one wrist. But in this case it is necessary to select products so that they are combined with each other in color and design.

When choosing a men's chain bracelet, first of all, one should take into account the size of the wrist of the future owner of the product. Usually, in modern jewelry and bijouterie stores, men's hand chains are presented in the following sizes:

• S - the smallest size of the product, designed for a wrist with a diameter of 15-16 centimeters;
• M - the average size of the product, designed for a wrist of 17-18 centimeters;
• L - large size (diameter 19-20 centimeters);
• XL - very large size (diameter 20-22 centimeters).

Men's hand chains are considered the most comfortable to wear, which can be adjusted in length... Usually, such products have an anchor weaving and a carabiner lock. You can also adjust the length of chain bracelets with removable links. Changing the length of the decoration in this case is carried out by removing or adding links.

The size of the chain-bracelet should slightly exceed the diameter of the wrist... This will avoid discomfort and inconvenience when wearing jewelry.

For owners of thin, graceful wrists, stylists recommend avoid heavy and massive bracelet chains. Visually, such jewelry will make the wrists even thinner. The best choice in this case will be stylish chains of medium thickness, made in a classic style.

For owners of wide wrists, stylists recommend considering brutal and massive bracelet chains. They can be performed in both classical and informal style (rocker, biker). Also, when buying a men's chain bracelet, you should pay attention and on the type of fastening (lock) of the product.

The most common type is carbine, representing a drop-shaped or rectangular lock with a retractable "tongue". Experts consider it to be the most convenient and reliable in operation. Another reliable type of fastening is a butterfly lock. With a rather complex design and special mechanism, such a lock prevents spontaneous opening of the jewelry.

When choosing a man's chain for a hand, the quality of the metal should also be taken into account. It is important to remember that products made of precious metals (platinum, gold, silver) must be accompanied by appropriate quality certificates. Scratches, cracks, chips and other defects should not be visible on the surface of the product. The metal links and the chain lock should shine evenly and brightly. When examining the jewelry, one should evaluate not only its appearance, but also the strength of the links and fasteners. With light pressure, the links should not bend or diverge to the sides. The lock should not open too easily.

Designers recommend fans of classic accessories to consider strict chain bracelets. with braiding "Bismarck", made in a business style. They can be made from either gold or platinum or palladium. A budget, but quite worthy option can be classic hand chain made of high quality surgical steel or silver.

Men who prefer a casual, sporty or informal style are advised to consider original hand chains made of inexpensive metal alloys. Such products can have unusual weaving, dissimilar links or an intricate lock. Designers advise young men and fans of informal style to pay attention to unusual bracelets-chains. with charms (pendants). Such models are able not only to bring a special chic to the male image, but also to emphasize the bright individuality of their owner.

When buying a men's chain bracelet you should take into account the features of already existing jewelry and accessories. If a man in everyday life wears a ring, a chain around his neck, a watch or other products, then the acquired chain bracelet must fully match them. So, The combination of silver and gold or expensive and cheap jewelry in one image is considered a manifestation of bad taste.