Rope Chains
October 21, 2010
I like these chains. They, like all my other work, are made completely from scratch. There is nothing else like them in the jewellery world.
It is a shame, but hand-making chain is a dying art. Most chain that can be purchased from a jeweller these days is machine made. It is cheap to buy and can be sold on to a customer relatively cheaply because there is no labour cost in making the chain. It doesn’t last long however. Machine made chain wears quickly, especially thin or hollow-link pieces, and you can end up paying more by constantly repairing your chain than you did buying it. Handmade chain is very different. It is made with solid links, is heavier, and far sturdier; and it’s true that it costs a lot more to buy, but it will last you the rest of your life. And these days, everyone wants to spend their money more wisely…
