Confused about styles of chains, what they look like, mm = what size, various lengths and where they lay? You are not alone! That's why we have given you the most important information in a simple format.

Also, to make it easier, we are connecting you to one of our chains in each different style , with more available as you will see. We hope this makes it all understandable and easy for you to find the right chain for yourself.  

 CURB & CABLE -The quintessential men's sterling silver necklaces  are always a valued choice when deciding on a gift for the special man in your life.   The vast majority of these silver chains are designed for mens silver necklaces, although women wear them also. CURB 050 & CABLE 100

 BOX- A caravan of tiny 6-sided shiny silver boxes  are the backbone of sterling silver box chains. A respected and strong chain,with simple and classic design, it lends itself very well to silver charms and pendants, heavier cross and other Christian charms. BOX-022

FANCY-The Italian sterling silver chain styles are often, literally in a class by themselves, both in terms of fashion as well as quality. Many of these styles have maintained their acclaim for several decades and continue to populate the necklines of many of our customers. A few of these silver necklace best sellers include: silver braided chain known as popcorn POP-180

FIGAROA- Originally solely marketed as a silver chain for men, the figaroa chains of today render sizes and variations for anyone, male or female who enjoys the classic "3-plus-1" pattern of oval and round links. This distinguishing feature grants figaroa as a

FIGMAR- A consummate example of blending two best-selling styles of sterling chain, the figmar type of chain is an amalgam of figaroa chain and marina chain into a flawlessly designed new chain. FIGMAR 050

OMEGA-Italy proudly claims the origins of this bendable and pliable interconnected link style chain. It is a great choice from which to hang a cross pendant, heart pendant, or animal charm. Most often, the omega chain is worn unembellished as its ultra high polish and segmented styling is revered for its clean lines and purity in silver. 

CLASSIC ROPE -Along with the herringbone and magic chains, the rope is the number one best selling family of wholesale silver chains. The characteristics include, sleek design, with twisted symmetry all along the lengths from the 7" bracelets to the 30" necklace chain. A quintessential Italian silver chain design, these chains are manufactured by the kilo at factories in Italy as a way of keeping up with the high demand. CLASSIC ROPE or larger, diamond-cut variants such as SRDC-080

 SNAKE-Named for the animal whose skin it mimics, the snake chain is slippery, smooth, sleek and shiny. It is a wonderful backdrop for SNAKE-025 a silver slide, silver locket, in all silver or highlighted with gemstones. The snake chain can accommodate most silver pendants or charms as it is also known for its strength. Here are a few of our alternatives of snake chain: Twisted snake chain TWSNAKE-BD with beads, An oval snake chain, with its characteristic fishbone look, An intertwined braided snake chain SNAKE-3BRD

MISCELLANEOUS-Many of these chains have been available for an extended length of time, and we  have made the conscious decision to maintain the best selling gauges within the categories, rather than the whole gamut of smaller thin varieties through thicker and heavier versions of these chains.  Simple "S" shaped links of the Serpentine chain SERP-030 continue to outsell other chains of comparable weight and thickness,Wheat chain, WHEAT-100 with its woven and silky texture.