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Chain making machines
There are two main types of chain making machines. The cable machine and the curb chain making machine.

 


This led to a greater use of chains and their respective ornaments. Goldsmiths would link together their work creating collars of gold, enamels and many rare jewels.

Chain length/width: Chain can be specified in various lengths for use as bracelets or necklaces. Chain width is typically 0.

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CHAIN:
A general term used to describe any series of connected metal links or loops. Typically used for bracelets, necklaces, and watch bands.
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Most chain lengths chosen for men typically fall at the collar bone, which is usually around 20 inches in length. If the necklace includes a medallion, cross, or dog tag, a slightly longer length is suggested.

Repairing Hollow Chains
To solder closed a link in a hollow link bracelet, take a small section of wire that matches the color and karat of the bracelet link. Use a wire diameter that will semi-snuggly fit inside the link.

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Chains
Chains involve a number of connected loops, links, rings, or beads ordered one after the other. This is usually a beginning step in creating bracelets or necklaces.

Chain nose pliers Pliers that are rounded on the outside but have flat inside edges. They are good for gripping wire or a jump ring, as opposed to round-nose pliers, which are better for making loops. Buy Chain Nose Pliers ...

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chain
A series of connected loops, links, rings, or beads used to create bracelets or necklaces.
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Chain: A strand of linked loops, rings, or beads used for bracelets or necklaces.

Chain Clasps
Jewelry clasps are functional components used to securely connect two ends of a piece of jewelry. Some clasps are basic, while others are bold, and an important part of the chain's design.
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Chain Maille
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Chain (pp. 52-3 and 75-7) is available by the spool or as finished necklaces and bracelets.

chain balance A mechanical type of carat weight scale that incorporates a -ne chain on the counter-balance side of the scale.

Chain - An intricate chain including three rows of links braded together.

Chain styles
Omega - Links in the shape of the Greek letter
Rope - twisted strands woven to resemble rope.

Box Chain: A chain comprised of square metal links. Common in men's jewelry.
Briolette: A cut of stone that features triangular facets in a teardrop shape.
Brooch: A large, decorative pin.

Bookchain
A Victorian style of chain in which the links are rectangular, folded pieces of metal. Each link resembles a book. These book chains often had large lockets attached, and the whole piece was often elaborately engraved.

Box chain - A type of chain with links that are wide and square like boxes
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Box Chain: A chain in which each link is wide and square so that it resembles a box.
Bracelet: A form of jewelry worn around the wrist.
Brass: An alloy made up of roughly half copper and half zinc which has a nice yellow color.

Boxchain
A chain in which the link is wide and square and resembles a box. Can be made of gold, silver, platinum or other non precious metals.
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Box Chain: A chain in which each link is wide and square so that it resembles a box.
Bridal set: An engagement and wedding ring that come in a set and usually match or compliment each other.

Rolo Chain - A rolo chain is made up of symmetrical links (usually round or oval) that are connected together.
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Book Chain: A Victorian style of chain made in gold, gold filled , and sterling silver, in which each link is a rectangular, folded piece of metal resembling a book. They were often elaborately engraved and had large lockets attached.

Rope chain: A series of small oval-shaped links that are arranged in such a way that they make a spiral design resembling woven rope.

Book chain
Book chain is a type of chain linked by rectangular metal in the shape of books.
Bouton Pearl
Bouton Pearl is another name for a blister pearl, which is formed on the shell of an oyster and has an unusual shape.

Curb Chain: A type of chain in which the links are oval and twisted so that they lie flat.
Cushion Cut: A style of cutting where the outline is basically square but with rounded corners.

Navel Chains
Navel Chains are part of the navel accessory range, which are pieces of jewellery designed for navel (belly button) piercings.

Watch Chain: A chain attached to a man's pocket watch for security purposes. Decorative watch chains were worn in a waistcoat, vest or trouser pocket and were a popular fashion of gent's jewelry from the 1800s through the early 1900s.

Safety Chain
A safety chain is a secondary closure (usually on a fine bracelet or watch) that is used in case the primary clasp opens, preventing the loss of the bracelet.

Chain nose pliers have jaws with flat smooth surfaces in the inside of the jaws. These flat surfaces are used for griping and holding wire while leaving minimal marks on the wire.

Chains:
There are many types and styles of chains for necklaces. The main thing you need to think about is what type of metal you desire.

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chainnose pliers - Pliers whose jaws are flat on the inside plane where they meet, allowing for ease in holding wire or flat surfaced items such as metal sheet.

Chain Maille
Chain Maille is jewellery woven by hand into lengths of chain or shaped units. It is made by weaving and interlocking individual metal or plastic jump rings into one of a vast range of patterns ...

Chain consisting of interwoven rows of small links forming a mesh
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Chain: A strand of linked loops, beads or rings that are used for necklaces and bracelets that includes Rope, Cuban, Figaro to name a few.

A chain that may be attached to another in order to provide a longer length.
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Box chain: A chain with wide, square links that form boxes.
Bracelets:
Bangle: A circular rigid band that slips over the hand.
Charm: A linked bracelet with suspended charms.
Cuff: Round or oval bracelet with clasp and hinge.

The chain silicate structure of the pyroxenes offers much flexibility in the incorporation of various cations and the names of the pyroxene minerals are primarily defined by their chemical composition.

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Box Chain
A box chain is a chain with wide, square links that form boxes.
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Take chains and bracelets off at night, and store them flat to prevent them from breaking.
Use a gentle soft cloth to polish gold jewelry after wearing.
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CURB-CHAIN A flat link chain with rounded edges also called a service chain because it was used by many serviceman for religious medals and other jewelry
CUSTOM DESIGN Any jewelry made to order.

Cable chain: A silver or gold chain formed with round, uniform links joined together. A standard type of jewelry chain.

A bookchain is a metal chain with rectangular links of folded metal, each of which looks like a little book. This style dates from the Victorian Era, when these chains held lockets.
BORT
Bort is a term for industrial grade diamonds.

cable chain
A cable chain is a standard chain consisting of round or oval uniformly sized links.
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Chain silicates. These minerals contain SiO4 polyhedra that are polymerized in one direction to form chains.

A popular chain used for chokers that has a convex shape (bows outward) and has rectangular links that show parallel lines all along the chain. Omega is an attractive chain used for chokers with slides, but is not very flexible.
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Extender Chain: A chain which may be attached to another in order to provide a longer length.
Faceted: A gem of plane faces or facets.

Milanese Chain - this chain consists of interwoven rows of small links which form a mesh design.
Milk Glass - a fairly new name for opaque, milky white glass. This glass is blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes.


Rope Chain
Several strips of metal are twisted together, resulting in a chain with a rope pattern.

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