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!

Men’s Gold Chains – Classic and Never out of Style

There are a few things that never go out of style. Well-cut trousers, button-down shirts and men’s gold chains are just a few of these things. The best part of all of this is the fact that any man can pull off all three of these things – none of them are specific to age or occupation.

When it comes to men’s gold chains, there are six main types that any man can pull off. These include Miami Cuban link chains, army bead chains, Figaro link chains, curb link chains, Franco link chains & rope design chains. All of these styles have stood the test of time and work well with any type of outfit, be it dressed up or casual. However, before you choose the type of chain that you think will suit your best; you first have to know a little about the chains themselves. 

Miami Cuban Link Chains

Miami Cuban link chains are thicker than the average variety. They have a unique interlocking pattern that makes even the thinner links look more substantial when they are connected together to form a chain. Like other types of men’s gold chains, these come in a variety of types of gold, both 10K and 14K yellow gold, pink or rose gold, and white gold.
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Army Bead Chains

Army bead chains get their name from the style of chain that holds an enlisted man’s dog tags. However, unlike the chains given to enlisted men, these ones are made of fine materials and can be worn with anything. Bead chains also get their name from the way that they look – they consist of small round “beads” linked together. Like Miami Cuban link chains, army bead chains are available in 10K and 14K gold, and in a variety of colors, including yellow and white.
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Figaro Link Chains

Figaro link chains are unique in that they are made of different sized links. The standard Figaro link chain has a pattern of three smaller links, one larger link and then three smaller links. This repeats continuously across the entire chain. Some chains are made entirely of one metal, for example 14K yellow gold, while others consist of more than one type of gold, like repeating “blocks” of yellow, rose and white gold.
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Curb Link Chains

Curb link chains consist of small oval links connected together. Unlike Figaro link chains, these links are all the same size. Curb link chains are a classic style, and are what most people picture when they think of men’s gold chains. Because they are so classic, these types of chains come in many different sizes and styles, including those that made diamonds embedded in some of the individual links. They are commonly available in 10k or 14k gold and different gold color variations: white gold, yellow gold and rose gold.

Whether your style is classic or contemporary, there is a type of gold chain available for you. It all depends on what style chain, as well as what type of gold that you are looking for. 

Franco Link Chains

Another popular design is Franco link design. These chains are designed in Italy and have a special V shaped links that makes a little difference in comparison with other gold chains.
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Rope Link Chains

Rope chains became very popular in 80's. You may see a lot of Hip Hop artists wearing rope chains in their videos during that time. These chains consist of two and more thick strands woven together  making a rope.
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We have a huge selection of mens gold chains in different styles & sizes. Almost all chains are available in 10K and 14K White, Yellow & Rose Gold. Please visit www.24diamonds.com for the full catalog of gold chains.