Accentuate Your Style with Cable and Byzantine Link Chains

There's a reason why both cable and Byzantine link chains are so popular – they provide a stylish alternative to other chains, adding a little substance and style to your look. These chains are available in a number of different lengths, widths and metals, ensuring that you’ll have no trouble at all finding one to coordinate with the other pieces that you have on, whether they are watch, several rings, or a pair or two of earrings.

All About Byzantine Chains

Byzantine chains have a unique look. They consist of links that are looped in and through each other to form an unusual pattern that resembles a rope. The technical jewelry term for this is “four in one” meaning that four loops pass through one single loop. This keeps on repeating over and over throughout the entire length of the chain.

Byzantine chains were named for the Byzantine Empire, where the design originated. The Byzantine Empire was founded in the year 330 A.D by Constantine after he moved the seat of the Roman Empire to Constantinople (today, known as Istanbul in Turkey.)

Choose the Right Byzantine Chain

Byzantine chains are available in several different types of metal, including sterling silver, 14 karat gold and 10 karat gold. Both versions of gold chains come in your choice of either white or yellow gold, thus ensuring that you’ll find one for your needs. On top of this, the chains come in various lengths, such as 22, 26 and 30 inches, going all of the way to 40 inches long.

Background on Cable Chains

Cable chains are just as popular as Byzantine chains, even though they look different. Unlike the intricately linked loops of Byzantine chains, cable chains are much simpler. Each individual link loops though the ones that come before and after it, forming an uncomplicated pattern that resembles the construction paper chains made by students, albeit on a much more smaller, expensive and sophisticated scale.

Buying a Cable Chain

Cable chains come in a number of different metals and sizes, some designed for women, others for men. The ones for women are thinner (look for those that are 1.5 millimeters thick) and shorter (between 16 and 22 inches.) Cable chains for men are both thicker and longer. Despite these basic differences, both those for men and for women are available in 14K and 10K white and yellow gold, as well as in sterling silver.

Finding the best size, metal and style of chains is easy, thanks to the variety of cable chains and Byzantine chains available. You should have no problem at all expressing yourself with one – or more – of them!

How to Wear Miami Cuban Link Chains

Miami Cuban link chains are the most popular type of chain in the United States. This popularity stems from its versatility. Yes, this rope-like men's chain, which is made of thinner links arranged in such a way as to make them look thicker, can be worn on any number of occasions and with everything from a suit and tie to your most casual outfit.

Everyday Work Wear

No matter the type of metal a Miami Cuban link chain is made out of – yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver or platinum – it can be worn with a suit and tie, a pair of khakis and a polo-style shirt, or whatever else it is that you wear to work. This type of chain will go with every type of work-wear, and will show your co-workers that you mean business. 

Special Occasions

Nothing goes better with a tuxedo (complete with vest and tie) than a Miami Cuban link chain with some inset diamonds. Due to the style of the links, it’s easy to add some pave’ diamond detailing to a platinum or yellow gold chain, elevating what would be a simple chain into something worthy of a very special occasion. Match your watch and cufflinks to your chain, or go with a different type of metal – either way, the results will be striking! 

Casual Looks

Jeans and t-shirt? A pair of shorts and a short-sleeved, polo-style shirt? Check and check – your Miami Cuban link chain can be worn with both of these looks and more! When wearing a casual outfit, make sure to wear a shorter chain, or even one that’s slightly thinner, as it won’t detract as much from the clothing itself. Longer and thicker chains are more formal, and are best saved for that tuxedo, as described above.

For Women

Yes, women can wear Miami Cuban link chains as well. Despite their macho-sounding name, thinner chains will nicely complement a work outfit, such as a suit, or either a cocktail-style or long formal dress. Miami Cuban link chains for women are very similar to their male-designed counterparts, but their thinner profile makes them slightly more feminine – and another reason as to why these chains are so popular throughout the country.

Because of the extreme versatility of Miami Cuban link chains, they make great gifts for both men and women. You can choose the type of metal (everything from yellow gold to platinum to sterling silver) and the length of the chain, both of which are easy to fit into every budget. You really can’t go wrong! 

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