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Antiqued sterling silver chain bracelet, chain link chainmaille jewelry for men or women

Name: Antiqued sterling silver chain bracelet, chain link chainmaille jewelry for men or women
Brand: DesertChains
SKU: 1012110905
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (142 reviews)

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Handmade item
Materials: Silver
Chain style: Herringbone
Closure: Toggle
Style: Boho & hippie
Bracelet width: 3/8 Inches
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Naturally antiqued sterling silver chain bracelet! Unisex jewelry for men and women who prefer the look of aged, darker silver. This chainmaille bracelet features rich dark silver colors and all welded rings for long-lasting attractiveness.

DETAILS
Length: 6.5 - 9.0 inches (choose your length)
Width: 3/8 inch
Material: Sterling Silver (.925 silver)
Design name: Half-Persian 4-1
Feature 1: Slowly and naturally antiqued without chemical treatment
Feature 2: All rings welded for long-lasting beauty
Package: Gift box suitable for gift giving

I stand behind my jewelry!
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: Any reason, within 14 days!
RESIZING: Shortening is free, Lengthening may have a small cost
REPAIRS: 1 free repair within first 6 months
CLEANING: 1 free cleaning, maintenance, and polishing every 6 months
SHIPPING COSTS: For resizing, repair, and cleaning you pay shipping both ways. Message me first!

This unique bracelet features a minimalist flowing pattern of interlocking rings. The result is a classy bracelet for any purpose, from formal to casual wear.

100% sterling silver, highly polished for exceptional luster and shine, and then naturally antiqued. This non-chemical, natural process mimics what happens to sterling silver over the years, but in a much faster time (it still takes several hours).

The silver takes on deep and rich colors, with colors ranging from brilliant gold and bronze to deep grays, to give this piece an eye-catching look.

IMPORTANT: Due to the natural antiquing process, the actual appearance and color may vary somewhat, but it will be very similar. The resulting antiqued look will have variations in color.

Prefer bright sterling silver? See the slightly larger version in high-shine sterling: https://www.etsy.com/listing/226814380

WELDING
With this piece of jewelry, EVERY RING is welded. Welding adds a lot of time to jewelry making because each ring must be welded separately. But it's worth it! The bracelet will be quite durable for longest-lasting beauty.

Welding is very, very uncommon with chainmaille jewelry. It is the highest level in professional chain maille jewelry making.

PROFESSIONAL HANDMADE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Other than the clasp, this bracelet is all handmade.
--I make rings from a spool of sterling silver wire.
--Rings are carefully saw cut to exact specifications.
--Cut edges are lightly filed for a smooth, scratch-free finish.
--Rings are closed accurately.
--Rings are WELDED for long-lasting durability.
--Bracelet polished for at least 2 hours for a superior, professional shine.
--Silver antiqued with naturally occurring process over 8 hours

MADE / MODIFIED TO ORDER
Please allow me 1 - 2 weeks to make or modify this bracelet to your specified length before shipping.

WHAT LENGTH SHOULD I ORDER?
Length depends on two things: type of clasp and your preferences for looseness. With the toggle clasp on this bracelet, I recommend adding at least 1/2 inch to your wrist size.

A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I have been making this style of jewelry since 2006, and I have won first place at the NM State Fair Jewelry Competition--chainmaille category for SEVEN consecutive years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 (no fair in 2020). I also enjoy teaching other artisans how to make these beautiful designs, both in person and through my tutorials. You can visit my website to learn more about me and about chainmaille: http://desertchains.com

Order today to get by May 15-18
Returns accepted within 14 days
Cost to ship: $7.00

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Gold fill means a layer of karat gold is bonded to a core wire, usually brass.

I use "14/20" gold fill wire. This has 14 karat gold (the 14 in 14/20) that is 1/20, 5%, of the entire weight (the 20 in 14/20).

Unlike gold plating, the gold layer does not wear off and can be polished. It will last and be beautiful for a long, long time.

Gold fill wire provides a lower-cost alternative to solid karat gold wire, but it still gives the same beautiful appearance. You will only see the 14K gold.

Welding permanently fuses the cut edges of jump rings, creating a continuous ring. It is stronger than soldering. It is also more attractive because it does not add a different material to the ring but uses the wire already there.

Welded rings will not open over time, so your piece of jewelry will stay in good shape.

For all pieces, end rings at the clasp or other stress points are welded. That may be all they need if the chain is strong by itself. With a few designs, especially those with larger rings, all rings are welded. In many cases, you can choose either option, and the listings will tell you which one is recommended.

I can do it for you (see the policies section on cleaning) or you can do it.

Place a piece of aluminum foil in a glass or ceramic bowl, non-shiny side up. Add a tablespoon of baking soda, and enough very hot water to cover the jewelry. Stir the baking soda until it mostly dissolves.

Place the jewelry in the bowl on the aluminum foil. Wait a few minutes, then stir gently. Wait a few more minutes, and the tarnish will be gone. (You may need to repeat for heavily tarnished silver.) If you get a rotten-egg smell, from the sulfur, it's working.

Remove the item and rinse thoroughly. Pour out the liquid, and throw away the aluminum foil.

This process does not polish the silver. It only removes the tarnish.

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Thanks for the review! I’m glad you like it. Such a sweet and pretty bracelet. Please reach out to me if you ever have any questions. —David

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That's great! Byzantine is so useful for many designs--or just by itself! You're welcome to reach out to me if you need a little extra assistance as you learn this weave. --David

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