ROPE CHAINS

The use of necklaces has been traced all the way back to the Stone Age, though most were made up of shells, claws and other assorted trinkets. The use of gold was being used for ornamental purposes until around 2500 B.C.

There is no other metal that has reached the popularity of yellow gold over the centuries. People both near and far have sought to own their share of this precious metal.

Contrary to popular belief, gold chains have not gone out of style. Though many people now hail platinum and other precious metals as the most desirable metal for jewellery making, quite the opposite is true. And this is no more apparent than in the demand for gold rope chains. For years, gold rope chains have been considered a status symbol, because of the relative scarcity of quality made jewellery and the versatility of the piece itself. Gold rope chains can be custom made with in a variety of patterns, weights, thicknesses and gold purity.

Gold rope chains reached a peak in popularity during the 1980’s with the emergence of hip hop. Rappers from all over the country showcased their clout by purchasing impossibly large gold rope chains. In order to reduce the weight of the chains, they were produced as hollow ropes, though solid gold rope chains are offered at a premium price.

Because most consumers do not have a need for jewellery quite so brash, gold rope chains come in a variety of styles and sizes to accommodate everyone’s taste, and because of their increased durability over traditional herringbone style necklaces, gold rope chains are wildly popular with consumers.

Gold rope chains are now and will always be an elegant and sophisticated choice in necklace styles and a must have in any jewellery collection.