Anchor weaving is a find of ancient jewelers. With its help, the first chains of precious metals were created. The rounded links were connected to each other at an angle of 90°. Over time, the products of the masters became more complex and bizarre: the geometric shapes of the links changed, their unconventional combinations were created, and new types of sections appeared. The basis of many jewelry masterpieces of our time is the ancient weaving of the chain. Anchor link linking adds to their charm. With the help of such jewelry, you can create original and fresh images. Before we analyze the non-standard subspecies of weaving, let's figure out what its traditional version is.
Classic
Classic anchor weaving involves oval links connected to each other at right angles. Jewelry created in this way is quite durable. But it's worth consideringthat even one link, made of poor quality, can lead to an early rupture of the product, and in the worst case, to its loss. The classic anchor chain weave is the simplest of all, so the decorations made in it will not cause trouble when leaving. Jewelry has a certain romantic halo. In appearance, they resemble anchor chains, which are used on heavy ships plowing the sea. This vivid association gave the technology its name. The anchor weaving of the gold chain looks especially impressive. The photo of the model is presented below.
Varieties of classic weaving
The traditional version has many varieties. One of them is anchor weaving "1 + 1". It differs from the classic one in a more elongated shape of the links, which are about twice as long as the traditional ones. In weaving "1 + 2" links alternate. The first digit indicates the number of standard elements in the combination, the second - the number of elongated ones. Thus, first there is one short link, then two long links, then again a short one, and so on. Variations can be very different, for example "5 + 1". This variety implies serial connections of five ordinary elements, interspersed with short links. What else can be anchor chain weaving?
Anchor "knocked" weaving
In front of fans of jewelry products, an incredibly wide selection of jewelry opens up. It is worth paying attention to chains and bracelets of anchor "knitted" weaving. Themthe links fit snugly together, leaving only minimal gaps between them. Such chains look more impressive and voluminous than traditional ones. Thin links will make precious metal jewelry a charming lady's jewelry. A chain made of massive elements will undoubtedly look great on a man's neck or hand.
Italian Bismarck
The most voluminous jewelry is created from two classic anchor chains at once. Their links are soldered to each other and form a wide woven ribbon. Two chains combined into one are often called the "Italian Bismarck". Such weaving allows you to create luxurious bracelets and chic chains. Product width varies. Several chains can be soldered into one at once.
Sea Anchor
The Sea Anchor technique deserves special attention. The links of a chain made in this way have jumpers. Due to this feature, this subspecies is almost identical to the weaving of a real anchor chain used on large ships. After all, the jumpers in the elements of jewelry are like buttresses, spacers that prevent its deformation. Such a striking similarity was the reason for the emergence of the name of weaving. Thanks to the lintels, decorations made using the “Sea Anchor” technique are considered one of the most durable. They are made from various precious metals. However, the silver chain has the greatest charm. Anchor weaving with lintels made from this metal really evokes thoughts of distantswimming.
Bastille
The next subspecies, worthy of detailed consideration, has a non-trivial name "bastille". This technique is characterized by double oval links. They are connected in pairs perpendicular to each other. Products look voluminous, differ in severity and reliability. These are real men's anchor chains. Usually they are made in gold and are positioned as independent jewelry.
Rollo
Subspecies of anchor weaving may differ from each other in the form of links. Classic oval shapes compete with non-traditional round ones. Such links are typical for weaving "rollo". It is also called "belzer" or "chopard". The last name is used especially often. And there are reasons for this. Once upon a time, models with round links were in the collections of products of the Swiss fashion house Chopard. It was he who made this anchor chain weaving really popular. A photo of the product made in the "Rollo" technique is presented below.
Distinguish between straight and twisted "rollo". The links in the chains can be narrow or wide.
Garibaldi
There is also a "double rollo". It is distinguished as a separate subspecies of anchor weaving and is called "garibaldi". The history of the name goes back to memorable historical events that took place in Italy in the 19th century, when the country was under Austrian oppression. Giuseppe Garibaldi fought for the liberation of his homeland. In honor ofthe folk hero of Italy, weaving got its name. Chains made in this way look solid. They, as well as products of "bastille" weaving, belong to purely masculine jewelry.
Giotto
Women and girls are very comfortable with jewelry made in the Giotto technique. This is a rather unusual chain weave. Anchor clutch of large thin links, shaped like rings, gives the product some originality and eccentricity. "Giotto" is a modification of the subspecies "chopard". She is surprisingly weightless and airy in appearance. With such an ornament on the arm or neck, any representative of the fair sex will look rich and chic. The white gold chain of the Giotto anchor weave also looks elegant. Silver jewelry also has a charm. The Giotto chain is one of the strongest. Even if it breaks, which is unlikely, repairing the jewelry will be quite cheap and will not take much time. Its simple structure makes it easy to care for.
The name "giotto" did not take root in Russia. Due to the similarity of chain links to curtain rings, the names "curtain" and "curtain" are readily used instead. In addition to the classical technique, there are "double giotto" and "triple giotto".
Venetian weaving
Luxury will look both on men and women, products made in the technique of "Venetian weaving". Unlike the classics, its basis is not rounded, but rectangular or square elements that make this chain weaving original. Anchor connection widelinks are strong enough. Manual production of such a product is hard and painstaking work. It can only be performed by an experienced master. Depending on the number of links in the block, there are double and triple "Venetian". It can be straight or curved.
Cord weave
No less original look decorations made in the technique of "cord weaving". With its help, twisted bracelets and chains with a stepped or wavy pattern are made. Each link in the jewelry is connected immediately with several subsequent ones. Due to the complex structure of the weaving of the chain, they become voluminous and look truly luxurious.
Moscow Bit
Of particular interest is the weaving "Moscow bit". It combines a classic anchor and elements unusual for this type: additional curved links connected to oval ones. Due to its unconventional shape, massive appearance and its name, such jewelry is positioned as a symbol of we alth and luxury for residents of megacities. A gold chain will help to emphasize the status and we alth of its owner. Moscow bit anchor weaving is one of the few techniques that are used to make purely masculine jewelry.
Anchor Diamond
Not particularly common, but attractive in appearance, are chains made using the "anchor rhombus" technique. How weaving originated is not exactly known. Presumably, it appeared as a result of the merger of the classical anchorequipment with a shell called "rhombo". Weaving is a perpendicular connection of diamond-shaped links. Jewelery tends to look elegant no matter what metal it is made from.
Fantasy anchor weaving
Catchy memorable image will help create fancy anchor chains. Author's products number in dozens and do not lend themselves to standard classification. They are original works of jewelry art, which are hardly recognizable as their ancestor: the traditional anchor chain.
Craftsmen unleash their imagination, and as a result, truly non-trivial jewelry appears. The most famous fancy anchor weaves are Aurora and Hawaiian. They look a little extravagant. In the wavy "Aurora" the links seem to be twisted into a spiral. Paired elements of an unusual shape are connected in the Hawaiian.
The fantasy of master jewelers knows no bounds. They make chains from elements of different shapes and sizes. So, in one piece of jewelry, there can be links of chain-mail weaving “moebius” and round “chopard”. It may contain elements created from different types of gold. Indeed, it is a fantasy chain that can create a truly bright unique image.
Anchor weaving (silver and gold) - current trend
Since ancient times, anchor chains made of gold and silver have been the most sought-after jewelry. The strict simplicity of weaving products made of precious metals favorably emphasizesstatus, we alth, and good taste of their owners. Jewelry can be subtle and elegant, massive and powerful.
Basically, anchor chains are unisex. Among the unprecedented variety of jewelry creations, both men and women will easily find the products that suit them. Chains, depending on the thickness, can be used to wear pendants, pendants, crosses, as well as independent jewelry. Thanks to their versatility at all times, products created using anchor weaving technology will have their fans.
