A chain necklace is the easiest piece of jewellery to wear. It goes with almost everything and never feels like too much. If you are looking for a gold chain necklace for women or a silver chain necklace for women, this guide will help you choose the right one and style it well.
Gold chain necklace or silver chain necklace?
Gold tone looks warm and rich. It suits traditional outfits, sarees, kurtas and most Indian skin tones. Silver tone looks fresh and modern. It goes well with white, blue, black and pastel colours, and with western outfits. If you are not sure, start with the colour of the jewellery you already wear most often.
Popular styles of chain necklace
Link chains
Link chains have a bold, polished look. One link necklace is enough to lift a plain top.
Golden Luxe Link Necklace - a gold link chain for work and parties.
Layered chains
Layered chains give the look of several necklaces in one, without the effort of stacking them yourself.
Ethereal Gold Layered Chain Choker Necklace - a layered look in one piece.
Chains with a small pendant
A simple pendant on a fine chain is the best choice for daily wear.
Minimal Gold Bar Pendant Necklace - clean and easy to wear every day.
Statement silver chains
If you prefer silver tone, a statement piece with texture or a floral design looks lovely with plain outfits.
Silver Bloom Statement Necklace - a silver-tone piece for parties and festive days.
How to style a chain necklace
- With a round neck or V neck: a short chain sitting at the collarbone looks neat.
- With a high neck or kurta: a longer chain falls nicely over the top.
- For office: keep it simple with one fine chain.
- For parties: choose a bold link or layered chain and keep other jewellery small.
Keep your chain necklace looking new
- Wear it after perfume, lotion and hair spray.
- Wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wearing.
- Store it in a dry pouch or box.
- Remove it before bathing, swimming or workouts.
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