From centuries, chains are used by both men and women. These beauty pieces of costume jewellery can either be worn alone or with a pendant or a locket. Costume chains are made from a variety of materials. They can be made of inexpensive metals also. To meet the trenchant tastes of the buyers, chains are made in several designs and styles. Some popular types of chains made from different materials are:

Stainless Steel Chain: Stainless Steel Chains are elegant, durable and dainty in nature. They are constructed and exported all across the globe. In the global market stainless steel chains are considered one of the most celebrated type ornamentation. Some of the popular designs are cable, curb and drawn out chains. Italy, China and India are some of the largest manufacturers of these chains.

White Metal Chain: The fashionable white metal chains are available in a multiplicity of designs and styles. Some of the popular designs in this metal include curb and cable. These kind of chains can be of light weight or heavy. Chunky white metal chains are in demand amongst the fashion freaks.

Sterling Silver Chain: One of the mostly sold and highly demanded type of jewellery piece is the sterling silver chain. Predominantly these chains are worn by women. Though men too prefer to wear them. These chains are available in multiple designs, thickness, length and breadth. Starting from pretty and thin chains to chunky and heavy chains, the list is unending.

Plastic Chain: Plastic chains in single and multicoloured variety are considered quite fashionable. Plastic chains are commonly worn by young men and women. These chains are designed using high quality plastic and sometimes they are made of using other materials such as metallic beads, metal beads, glass etc. These chains possess the quality of being light weight, maintenance free and weather resistant. China has initiated a large scale production of such chains, exporting them to different countries.

Bone Chain: Chains made of bones have become a very fashionable trend. These chains are handcrafted in variety of designs and worn by both men and women. Bone chains also possess various styles that range from rustic and antique to modern and conventional. Some of these bone chains are knavishly studded with stones and beads.

Amongst the above-mentioned types of chains, the most sought after chains are white metal and sterling silver chains. They have truly captured the market to a large extent. Due to their innovative designing and cost factor, these fashionable and trendy chains are acquiring reputation amongst youngsters. Costume chains are the creatively designed ornaments, enchanting in nature. The jewellery piece is available in antique, matte, polished and oxidized finish. Some popular designs includes, Plain chains; Figaro chains; Cable chains; Rope chains; Elongated chains; Curb chains. Costume jewellery chains are specifically designed to suit every occasion, ranging from formal functions and wedding to daily wear casual designs. To create dazzling and eye catching designs crystals and coloured gemstone are used in a widespread manner.