Varieties of weaving Bismarck chains

What is Bismarck weaving?

Bismarck weaving is labor-intensive, but effective - the links consist of several multidirectional rings and are firmly connected to each other. The Bismarck twisting technique has been used by jewelers for a long time - time-tested, it has proven its reliability. Jewelry can be made by machine knitting or by hand (handmade, of course, is more highly valued). Jewelers say that a high-quality chain woven using this technology will easily withstand half a century of regular wear.

Bismarck gold and silver chains have many advantages:

• durable, rarely torn;
• the design is attractive and recognizable;
• many varieties of twisting;
• versatility - Vitier Bismarck is chosen by both women and men.

Chains woven in this style are in demand among people who value the combination of beauty and practicality. The links can be woven tightly, with minimal gaps between each other, or they can be planted at a certain distance, forming a loose but reliable weave.

• Most often, to create chains of this knitting, gold or silver wire with a thickness of 0.3-1.4 mm is used.
• In the 90s, this technique was used primarily for men's jewelry. At that time, chains in this style weighed tens of grams - it was believed that the more massive the chain, the higher the wealth and status of its owner.

Varieties of weaving Bismarck chains

A stylish look is made up of the smallest details.

Everything about it is important: the color scheme, the style of clothing and accessories. The body chain is one of the basic jewelry that can be harmoniously combined with any outfit.

There is a wide range of chains of various shapes, materials and weaves. The most popular are the Bismarck weaving chains. They are distinguished by their presentable appearance, reliable fastening of the links, long service life, and can be easily complemented with various pendants, as well as combined with other jewelry.

Bismarck chains look light and airy thanks to their unique weaving. They are often made by hand, so the decoration becomes truly exclusive. There are many varieties of weaving Bismarck chains. Their abundance is due to different thicknesses, tightness of links and volume.

Hand knitted Bismarck weave is durable and elegant. With this method, multidirectional rings are neatly folded into a single line, and an unobtrusive pattern emerges. Hand-woven Bismarck chains are elegant and versatile, they are suitable for both everyday wear and evening wear as a fashionable accent.

Bismarck weaving chains, created using machine knitting, have a striking feature - a heavy appearance. Due to smaller links located closer to each other, the decoration appears massive and voluminous. Models of such weaving look most impressive when made of silver. They allow you to add brightness and a bit of audacity to your image. Rough silver chains with a cold tint have been a popular trend for several seasons in a row.

There is a Python weave, the round or oval elements of which are arranged in three rows connected to each other. It stands out for its clear lines and durability. “Python” best complements a formal business suit or a discreet fashionable outfit. These chains can be worn with absolutely any color scheme of clothing and remain on trend. And the perfect adhesion of the links will delight you with durability in use.

Another type of Bismarck weaving chain is “Cardinal”. The individual feature of this model is brutality and integrity. They are worn mainly by men, but girls also like to emphasize their individual style with such massive decoration. Chains are made from links of different shapes and sizes, carefully fastened and intertwined with each other.

Making jewelry is a real art. Thanks to the talent of the craftsmen, the varieties of Bismarck chain weaving have become widespread and recognizable. Everyone can choose a piece that suits their preferences and taste, experimenting and staying on trend.

Varieties of Bismarck weaving

There are several varieties of this technique that retain the strengths of the original weaving - strength, reliability, attractiveness. Bismarck chains are recognizable and similar to each other, although they have differences in the weaving technique and the appearance of the links.

1. Python (other names: American, Pharaoh, Italian). Three rows of thin rounded links intertwine with each other, forming an impressive and neat chain. This weaving is done by hand, the finished chains look elegant and suit the business style of clothing.
2. Round Bismarck (imperial, Roman, royal). The rounded links intertwine with each other. The elm looks massive, the decoration turns out to be heavy.
3. Springel weave. In this type of weaving, the thickness of each segment is equal to or greater than its width. Usually oval-shaped links are used, and each segment can be double or triple.
4. Byzantium. In this technique, the master can use different links - rectangular, round, oval or figure eight. Jewelers create unique patterns by connecting links in a unique order and obtaining an original, new product. Chains in the Bismarck Byzantium style are usually worn without additional hanging decorations.
5. Brook. The rounded links seem to flow into each other. The chain turns out elegant, looks voluminous, but thanks to the weaving technique its weight is relatively small.
6. Fox's tail. In this technique, square, round or oval links are intertwined. The decorations shimmer beautifully when moving.
7. Cardinal. Weaving is done with or without soldering. Segments of different shapes are used, they are lined up in several rows (there are decorations even with 4 rows of links) and intertwined with each other. The finished chain looks dense, solid, and voluminous—this kind of jewelry is mostly worn by men.
8. Moscow weaving. The twisting is visually airy, but at the same time durable. The links do not fit tightly to each other, which gives the product visual lightness. Products in this style are perfectly smooth to the touch.
9. Arabian Bismarck. Two or more rows of round links are woven into a tight, dense chain. Pendants are not usually worn on such chains - the Arabic Bismarck is beautiful in itself, its pattern is similar to Arabic script, and the sun is beautifully reflected in its edges.

Thanks to the wide variety, you can choose a Bismarck chain for any style of clothing, for every taste, for a man or a woman. The chains in this weaving technique fully live up to expectations - they are durable, effective, last a long time and last. The connections between the links are so strong that if the chain breaks, it is usually the clasp that breaks. Therefore, it is important to choose a strong, load-bearing fastener.

Weaving "Bismarck" - types of products

The types of products made using the Bismarck weaving technology from gold and silver differ according to different criteria:

• by how one link in the chain is placed relative to another; • by the number of elements of one link; • by weave density.

Thanks to these differences, products of the Bismarck weaving variety can be completely different in appearance. Let's try to list the most popular types.

1. “Glamourous” drop-shaped. This is the most feminine version of the Bismarck weave. The links of a gold neck chain or gold bracelet are decorated with twisted or teardrop-shaped elements. 2. Arabic type “Bismarck weaving”, the so-called Arabic. The links are flat, the weaving itself resembles the letters of the Arabic alphabet. 3. Double or triple Bismarck. It differs in the number of links in a row of weaving made of gold or other precious metal. 4. The semi-volume type of Bismarck weaving is distinguished by the oval shape of the link. In this case, the thickness of the material is slightly greater than the width of the link. Can also be double or triple. 5. Similar to the previous type, but with round links - springel type “Bismarck weave”. 6. “Cardinal” – a variant of both female and male “Bismarck weave”. A very complex and quite original interweaving of a large number of ring links. It can also be called “Python”, “American”, “Pharaoh”. It is very popular due to the optimal thickness-weight-strength ratio, which allows you to decorate the product with a pendant, amulet, cross or talisman. 7. “Fox tail”, “Byzantine”, or “Royal”. Very durable, used for making massive products. Rings of the same size and type are used. There are common ways to combine gold of different colors, which gives the finished item a rich look. 8. The armored type “Bismarck-weaving”, in turn, is divided into subspecies: • “Nonna”; • "Figaro"; • “Parallel armored”; • "Love"; • "Snail".

How to choose a clasp for a Bismarck chain

For a massive and heavy chain, you need an appropriate lock - strong, durable, trouble-free. If the clasp looks fragile or “frivolous” compared to the chain, it is better to choose another product. Check how the mechanism works - open and close the lock several times.

The most common jewelry clasps:

• Spring lock. A simple clasp that is most often used in fine women's and children's jewelry. The springel lock is small, and therefore it is convenient to fasten and unfasten it for those with small fingers. This type of fastener cannot be repaired; if the spring fails, the lock will have to be replaced.
• Lobster clasp. Strong, reliable lock. Suitable for heavy products, withstands heavy loads. The fastener is partially soldered and partially assembled by hand. If a lobster clasp breaks, in most cases it can be repaired.

Bismarck: suitable for everyone or not?

This jewelry weaving is rightfully considered universal, because thanks to various knitting techniques you can choose the right product for completely different people. Chains of this knitting are chosen by men and women, representatives of different professions, people with different styles of clothing. Theoretically, Bismarck chains can be worn by everyone, but in practice they do not look appropriate on everyone.

• Massive gold chains look inappropriate on young girls - with such jewelry the girl looks older. But on middle-aged and older women, voluminous jewelry looks impressive.
• Jewelry of this type is not suitable for lovers of small, elegant pendants. With a voluminous jewelry chain, you should wear pendants that are appropriate in size (the optimal weight ratio of pendant to chain is 1:2) or not wear them at all.
• Guys with a thin build should be careful when choosing a Bismarck chain - a chain that is too thick will look strange, give preference to products of medium thickness.

Bismarck weaving accounts for the lion's share of chains made all over the world. Such production volumes are justified by the highest demand - Bismarck jewelry is reliable and durable, looks attractive and is liked by almost everyone.

Views of Bismarck

There are many varieties of Bismarck weaving and each is unique. The reason for the emergence of subtypes of this weaving technique is the popularity of jewelry in this style. Photos of the most popular varieties can be seen in the article.

Main types:

• Arab
• Moscow
• Oval
• Glamorous

Arabic Bismarck

The dense interweaving of round segments recreates the Arabic script

. The links are woven in two or more rows. This type of weaving reflects bright light well, and jewelers emphasize this quality with diamond cutting and blackening. Arabic Bismarck is used in jewelry for both sexes.

Moscow Bismarck

This classic subspecies uses a not very dense interweaving of segments with each other - this is how the effect of airiness and lightness is achieved. Products made in the Moscow Bismarck style are characterized by ideal smoothness, durability and strength. This weaving is mainly used for men's bracelets and chains.

Oval Bismarck

The most unusual method of weaving, which uses oval-shaped segments densely intertwined with each other. Oval Bismarck, thanks to the illusion of volume, gives jewelry a solid appearance

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Glamorous Bismarck

This technique is characterized by the presence of small spheres on both sides of the chain, resulting in a luxurious appearance. The glamorous Bismarck looks great in women's jewelry, such as a necklace.

Types of weaving Bismarck

Depending on the method of interlacing the segments that make up the chain, the following types of weaving are distinguished:

Round

This weaving consists of many round rings, ornately intertwined with each other. Thanks to this, the Bismarck chain is distinguished by its considerable size and is more commonly used in the manufacture of men's bracelets. The round subspecies of Bismarck has other names: imperial, Roman and royal.

Brook

Decorations made using the rivulet technique resemble this body of water in appearance: round links smoothly flow into one another. To carry out work on such an order, the jeweler does not require special equipment. Such a chain and bracelet have a solid appearance and, at the same time, are light in weight, making them accessible to everyone. They are equally good on women and on strong men's necks (wrists).

Python

This kind of weaving appeared in the jewelry industry relatively recently. In its production, a manual method is used. The peculiarity of this technique is in three rows of tightly intertwined thin and graceful links having a round shape. Recently, jewelers have been additionally processing python weaving using diamond cutting. Products made using this technique are in demand by men and women. Python weaving, like the Spanish señora, has many names - caprice, pharaoh, Italian, American and Persian.

Byzantium

The Byzantium chain testifies to the very high qualifications of the jeweler who made it. When creating such a luxurious weave, two types of segments are used simultaneously - simple and in the form of an infinity sign. Thanks to this, a magnificent pattern is created, which is used in both women's and men's jewelry. Jewelry in the Byzantine style is self-sufficient; it is not recommended to burden them with pendants.

Cardinal

Cardinal weaving is considered the most complex, therefore it has the greatest strength and amazes with its external elegance. The links of this weave can be round, oval or square. The cardinal chain is usually made in several rows of links, for example, from two to four. This type of weaving is mainly used for men's jewelry.

Royal

All links are made in the shape of a tiny crown. Preference is given to royal weaving by those who love the most exquisite.

Fox's tail

This weaving is characterized by elegant and intricate patterns of links directed in different directions. Very often, fox tail is used in the production of voluminous jewelry. Its segments have different shapes: oval, circle or square. This subspecies of Bismarck is more often represented in jewelry for women.

Springel-shaped

In this type of weaving, each link has a thickness equal to or greater than its width. The links are usually oval in shape and can be double or triple.