In 1972 we decided to begin manufacturing Sterling Silver jewelry. There were very few manufacturers of this product at that time in the USA and it seemed to be an area of great potential growth. As we geared up our factory we soon found out that obtaining fancy chain for the pendants was no easy matter as all of the chain manufacturers of the day, about five, were too busy making thin cable chains and no one was interested in making fancy chains. Today most fancy chain is imported from Italy but in those days Italy was not even in the picture. Undaunted, we soon began manufacturing fancier chains by ourselves. What we offer here is the remains of our production of those days which we stopped when silver hit $50 an ounce and it became nearly impossible to market silver products. The simplest little charm that today would sell for $10 had to be retailed for over $40 which just wasn't happening so we were forced to stop all silver production. Some of these chains we have quantities of while others only a few pieces. Most are in the "few pieces" category so don't wait too long to order what you like. As silver is constantly fluctuating in price, all prices are subject to market conditions and may change accordingly. These are all 925 Sterling Silver and all are so marked. All have clasps on them. All sold final sale.
As this chain is made up of little interconnected plaques, guess what this chain is called. IF you said 'plaque chain' you are right, and win the right to buy it! This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $25. Order# SC106.
As this chain is made up of little interconnected plaques and a wire design, we have a skip plaque chain, see? Gets easy once you know how it works! This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $28.50. Order# SC104.
This is a bead chain made up of two types of beads, a long and a short. Some people therefore used to call this a 'long short' but that name has fallen by the wayside and this is now just referred to as a bead chain. This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $24. Order# SC167.
This is a very pretty fine bead chain made up of two types of beads, a long and a short. The long is actually rectangle in shape and the sides of the rectangles were cut with a laser to achieve a high shine. Experimental process that worked out quite well. We tested this out on some 14k gold charms at the time and that is how 'diamond cutting', which was really laser cutting, came into being. This one is 16 inches long and is sold for $24. Order# SC158.
Aheavier bead chain, this one consists of three polished and three brushed oval beads alternating. It is still in the classification of bead chain because it is made of beads, it still does not qualify as a skip chain because the beads are the same length. To be a skip chain they would have to vary in length. It is something you will just have to get used to. This one is 16 inches long and is sold for $32. Order# SC170.
A somewhat basic link chain made of textured wire links connected with tiny beads. But it is still just a link chain, the reason for which I will give to you for an extra charge. Heavier than most and usually used to support a heavy piece, not good for dinky little things. This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $27. Order# SC101.
A heavy chain made of fancy links, each handmade of beaded wire. Beaded wire has nothing to do with beads per se, it is just the design which is embossed into the wire and gives it its name. This chain is heavy and can support considerable weight, ideal for something like our silver marcasite or other heavy silver pendants. This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $55. Order# SC108.
This is called a bar chain, if you are still awake, see if you can guess why. The bars are actually not solid, they are made of hand turned heavy wire which gives this chain amazing strength. Not the leap-tall-buildings-at-a-single-bound type but nevertheless it is up there in the strength department. This one is the only one we have in two lengths, 16 inches and 18 inches. the 16 inch is sold for $43.50 and the 18" is sold for $52. Make your choice from the pull down menu and order SC105. Pronto.
A plaque chain with a brushed pattern. This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $23. Order# SC113.
A lternating 4mm beads, one polished, also called mirror, and one brushed. Unique piece, we have but the one in 16 inches long and it will be sold for $95. Order# SC175.
A fine rope chain, sometimes called a jump ring chain, twisted and tight. This one is 17 inches long and is sold for $24. Order# SC165.
Aheavier rope chain, sometimes called a heavier jump ring chain, twisted and tight. This one is 20 inches long and is sold for $37. Order# SC166.
Amesh chain, tough chain to come by as it is so complicated to produce and the loss factor was high. This one is 18 inches long and is sold for $27. Order# SC100.
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