There are a number of aspects that need to be considered when selecting the correct necklace chain for a friend, your parents, or even your spouse. The right necklace chain can help pull together an outfit for anyone that enjoys wearing jewelry. The first step is to understand the different types of necklace chains, followed by understanding the best metal for a necklace chain. It is also important to choose the right chain size for your neck and to add an elegant pendant to the necklace chain.
What Are the Different Types of Necklace Chains?
Necklace Chains at Helen Ficalora come in different shapes, styles, sizes, lengths, and even the clasp of the chain matters at our company. Different kinds of chains Helen Ficalora offers include Ball Chain, Black Chain, Cuban Chain, Diamond Chain, Fine Chain, Letter Name Chain, Oval Chain, and Twist Chain.
Ball chains are also known as bead chain is made of a series of tiny beads that are linked together to create a chain. These beads can be placed extremely closed together or with spaces in between them. It is said that bead chains look best when they are worn with a pendant rather than wearing it alone. However, the downside of wearing a bead chain is that it can break fairly easily. It is not as sturdy as the other chains mentioned in the article.
$ 65.00
Helen's Ball Chain lovingly crafted in New York. Made With Solid Sterling Silver. Size 16-36 inches. Gift Wrapped. Free Express Shipping.
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Cuban chain: The Cuban Chain is also known as the iconic rapper chain. Cuban chains are the most popular style in the gold chain era. It is essentially a style of chain that features precisely oval-shaped interconnected links. Cuban necklace chains can be worn solo, with a pendant, or iced out. Cuban chain usually looks great with and without a pendant. These chains are generally pretty strong and thick, this makes it easier to add a large and heavy pendant.
$ 425.00
The cuban link chain in solid 14K gold is a beautiful piece of jewelry perfect for wearing every day or on special occasions. Add your favorite charms or pendants to this cuban chain to make it uniquely your own… read moreDainty Cuban Chain
Black Chain: The Black Chain at Helen Ficalora is very identical to the Solid 14k Yellow Gold Fine Chain we sell to customers. The Black Chain is crafted for everyday use as well as special occasions. The Black Chain is best worn with one of our charms or our gemstones. It can also be worn as a choker along with a longer necklace. To conclude, a black chain has many aesthetical qualities just like many other chain necklaces at Helen Ficalora.
$ 95.00
Helen's Black Chain lovingly crafted in New York. Made With Solid Sterling Silver. Size 15-19 inches. Gift Wrapped. Free Express Shipping.
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Diamond Chain: The Diamond Chain is yet another unique necklace at our store. It can be bought in Solid 14k Yellow Gold, White Gold, and Rose Gold. It is believed that the diamond chain has the quality of bringing any ordinary outfit to life. It also brights up your outfit with worn during a special occasion. The Diamond Chain can also be worn with the charms at Helen Ficalora.
$ 595.00
Helen Ficalora's diamond chain is elegant, stylish, and timeless. It is made from solid 14k yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and high quality real natural diamonds. This gold chain with diamonds can be used to create a diamond… read moreDiamond Chain
Fine Chain: The Fine Chain is just like the black chain at Helen Ficalora. Several circles placed together in a pattern makes the fine chain. It is suitable for any occasion. The Fine Necklace Chain is crafted for everything from daily wear to any special occasion. It can be bought in Solid 14 karat Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, as well as Sterling Silver.
$ 175.00
Helen Ficalora's fine chain is her most popular style. This gold chain can be used to create a necklace with pendants and charms. This chain style is also commonly referred to as a cable chain. It is made out of real solid 14k yellow… read moreFine Chain
Letter Name Chain: The Letter Name Chain is one of our unique products at Helen Ficalora. It can only be bought in Solid 14 karat Yellow Gold. The Letter Name Chain is one of our custom necklaces at our store which takes up to 2 weeks to make. Any number of alphabets can be added to the chain hence, make your way to our store to craft your own name chain necklace.
$ 325.00
Helen Ficalora's Letter Name Chain is made of real solid 14k gold. Create your own name necklace today. Build your custom name necklace by picking out your favorite letters. Choose up to 7 gold initials to add to your chain.… read moreLetter Name Chain
Oval Chain: The Oval Chain is also known as the Gold Paperclip Chain Necklace at Helen Ficalora. Just like the Letter Name Chain, it can only be bought in Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold. The following gold chain is suitable to pair with any charms at Helen Ficalora. The following chain can also be worn by itself. Hence, the oval chain has many qualities and it was worn by any client at our store.
$ 640.00
This gold oval chain is a beautiful piece of solid 14K gold jewelry. This paperclip chain will look beautiful with your favorite pendants or charms, or worn on its own. Add this gold paperclip chain with your favorite gold necklaces… read moreOval Chain
Twist Chain: The Twist Chain can be bought in Solid 14 Karat Yellow Gold. It is a gorgeous piece of jewelry that will give an extra elegance to your usual collection of Solid Gold Necklaces. You are wearing this jewelry by wearing it on its own or pairing it with an elegant charm or gemstone at our store.
What is the Best Metal for a Necklace Chain?
The Best Metal for a Necklace Chain would be Gold Chains. Gold is by far the most desired metal for a chain because it comes in a variety of purity levels. In fact, there are more choices in terms of durability and price. The most common gold options include 14k and 18k gold. 14k gold is slightly cheaper and more durable than 18k gold. Gold in general shares a very soft metal property hence there needs to be upkeep for gold chains so that it has a higher durable period. Gold also comes in various colors such as there is yellow gold chains, white gold chains, rose gold chains along with silver.
Yellow Gold Chains is a necklace made up of pure gold mixed with alloy metals such as copper and zinc. Yellow gold can be bought in 14K with 58% gold, 18K with 75% gold, 22K with 91% gold, and 24K with 99% gold. The advantage of buying a yellow gold chain is that yellow gold is historically the most popular metal used for wedding and engagement bands and it is the easiest to maintain out of all three gold color types. The disadvantage of buying yellow gold is that it needs to be polished frequently in order for the color to remain shiny.
White Gold Chains is a necklace made up of an alloy composed of pure gold and durable metals such as zinc, nickel, and copper. These factors give white gold its strength and its white color. White gold usually come in 14K which is 58% gold and in 18K which is 75% gold. Some of the benefits of buying white gold include that it is fairly cheaper than platinum and it is made up of alloys with stronger metals than yellow gold. This makes it more durable and scratch-resistant than other metals. The downside of buying white gold is that it needs to be taken good care of in order for the color to remain white.
Rose Gold is a necklace made up of pure gold mixed with copper and silver alloys. Rose gold is considered authentic gold but it is not entirely made up of gold. The more copper used, the more red color tends to show up on the gold. The benefit of buying rose gold is that it is in style for men’s and women’s jewelry. In fact, it is considered the most romantic metal due to its pinkish-red color. The disadvantage is that oftentimes it can cause allergic reactions and it is not widely available as other times of gold.
A fine Silver Chain is the ideal metal for customers that are looking for inexpensive jewelry. The majority of designers and customers chose to buy 925 Silver also known as Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver is known as fine silver with high durability. However, just like Gold, the color of silver varies over time hence it requires constant polishing to remain as new as gold.
How Do I Choose a Necklace Chain Length?
Necklace Chain Length is equally important when selecting the type of metal and the style of the chain. The initial thing to consider while buying a chain is that it is important to consider where the wearer would like to wear their necklace and the clothing that is likely to be worn. Certain men and women would like to wear different necklace chains for different occasions and seasons. At Helen Ficalora we like to follow this form of measurement when customers approach us with their interest in buying necklaces.
For Women
16 inches – Choker Length
17 -18 inches – Collarbone Length
20 inches – A few inches below collarbone
22 inches – At and above neckline
24 inches – Below the neckline
For Men
18 inches – Base of their neck
20 inches – To collarbone
22 inches – A few inches below the collarbone
24 inches – A few inches above the sternum
30 inches – At the sternum
How Thick Should a Necklace Chain Be?
The first step in considering why selecting the thickness of a necklace chain is to understand the wearer’s upper body and their overall body type. A particular chain might look shorter on one and slighting longer on another. Hence, it is important to understand individual body types while making a decision.
Longer chains such as Oval Chain or Dainty Cuban Chain that are around 28 inches can easily slip through your head without removing your clasp. There are also necklace chains that are an easy-to-use magnetic clasp set. These types of clasp can be added to the ends of any chain. We also sell traditional necklaces with claw clasps and spring-ring clasps. In addition, if you plan to wear a charm or a pendant on the chain, you will want to make sure they balance and complement each other.
A few tips to consider while choosing a mini charm or a gold pendant would be: Designs smaller than one inch look great when balanced with lighter chain styles such as Fine Necklaces. However, designs over one inch look great with medium-chain styles. Lastly, designs over two inches look great with heavier chain styles.
What Is The Best Type of Necklace Chain for Hanging a Pendant?
At Helen Ficalora we believe that for you to be able to wear a pendant or a charm, you will require to purchase a chain that can withstand the weight of the charm however the chain shouldn’t overpower the pendant at the same time. Charms can be added to any type of Helen Ficalora's necklace chains or bracelets chains. The most popular Helen Ficalora chain for charm necklaces is the Fine Chain which comes in Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, and Silver. The most popular lengths at our store are 16 inches and 18 inches. We have a wide variety of charms and pendants that would suit your interest so go to our website to buy a charm for your special someone.
$ 995.00
Helen Ficalora's large diamond chain is made from solid 18k yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and high-quality real diamonds. This gold chain with diamonds can be used to create a diamond necklace with pendants and charms. This diamond necklace… read moreLarge Diamond Chain
