Silver men's chains on the hand: types and rules of care

One of the favorite men's jewelry is the hand chain. It can be made of various materials, including precious ones. Today there is a large selection of these accessories. In this article, we consider how to properly wear a man's chain on your hand, their varieties and care rules.

The main raw material for creating men's bracelets is Sterling silver... This type of metal is more beautiful and has a special white and silver tint. Most of the jewelry is made of this metal. Wherein 875 sample is used... This figure indicates that the composition contains 87.5% of pure silver, and the remaining percentages fall on the share of copper and nickel. On store shelves, you can find more "pure" products, the sample of which will be 925, but it is worth remembering that such strength of metal may not be suitable for all types of accessories.

Many people wonder why 100% silver or gold is not used in products? The fact is that these metals are very soft in their pure form, and additional components are designed to add strength and durability to the product. Their absence will lead to severe deformation of the bracelet during use.

Today there are a large number of different options for weaving chains. Let's take a look at some of the most popular ones.

• "Tractor" (double shell). Very effective and original weaving. A thick chain of this type weighing 100 grams will surely attract the attention of the surrounding audience.

• "Fox's tail"... It is considered very popular among young people. This type of chain looks good as on a man's hand. Round execution is considered a rarity in the European markets.

• "Nine" (double armored). Bracelets and chains made in this way look very wide. This weaving is quite recognizable among those who know a little about jewelry.

• "Lanterns"... Another interesting way of weaving. As a rule, such models are more weighty and wider.

• "Ramses"... Recently, this weaving was very rare, but now it can be found in almost every jewelry store.

There is no specific rule or condition in this matter. Everyone decides for himself on which hand to wear a silver bracelet. The main thing is that it does not interfere and does not hinder movements. In the case when the owner of the bracelet spends most of his time at the computer, the presence of a massive jewelry on his hand when working with a mouse will create some discomfort. For this, it will be much more convenient for a person to wear his accessory on the hand that constantly lies on the keyboard.

The ancient Chinese philosophy of "feng shui" says that men should wear wrist jewelry on their left hand. If the accessory has bead, then it should hit the pulse point on the wrist.

Silver jewelry will no longer be pleasing to the eye if a black coating begins to appear on it. Get rid of it and There are several ways to return your accessory to its original shine.

They are very often sold directly in jewelry stores. There are a lot of compositions for the care of silver. It can be:

• pastes;
• powders;
• soap;
• dry and wet wipes.

You can clean silver without resorting to special compounds. Everything you need can be found in every home. There are several popular ways to clean these items.

• Using toothpaste. This is a simple and effective way to return your bracelet or chain to its former beauty. To do this, you need to use only white toothpaste, without any coloring impurities. Helium formulations will not work either. Squeeze some of the product onto the chain, rub it over the entire surface with an old toothbrush. After the paste has been applied evenly to the entire product, wait 2-3 minutes and rinse the product under running warm water. Dry the jewelry on a soft cloth.

• A solution of ammonia. Quite an effective way to clean silver jewelry. Ammonia should be mixed with water in a ratio of 1: 10 and wipe the accessory with gauze or a soft cloth soaked in this composition. It is not worth using a cotton pad, as pieces of cotton may remain between the links, which have to be removed for a long time.

• Regular soap and water can help with light pollution. Just wash your bracelet with soap and water. If the dirt cannot be washed off the first time, then re-soap the product and use an old toothbrush to scrub.

They will severely scratch the polished surface of the jewelry., and it will turn from shiny to matte, and dirt will get into its scratches, which will be very difficult to remove. The damaged chain can only be restored by polishing.