Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a highly sought-after precious metal, having been used as money, as a store of value, in jewelry, in sculpture, and for ornamentation since the beginning of recorded history.... or silver
Silver
Silver is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal.... link chain design that incorporates a pattern of 2 or 3 small circular links with 1 elongated oval link. The most notable figaro chains are manufactured in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic , is a country located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia.... . They are usually worn by men and are often adorned with pendant
Pendant
A pendant is a hanging object, generally attached to a necklace or an earring. In modern French language this is a the gerund form of ?hanging? .... s such as cross
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run diagonally, the design is technically termed a saltire.... es and medallion
Medallion
A medallion is a piece of metal, usually carved or engraved; circular and large, that is used as a work of art, souvenir, medal, or worn on the body as a special symbol or as a fashion accessory on a necklace .... s.
History The name of the chain was widely used by Italian chainmakers and inspired by the operas of Rossini.
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a highly sought-after precious metal, having been used as money, as a store of value, in jewelry, in sculpture, and for ornamentation since the beginning of recorded history.... or silver
Silver
Silver is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal.... link chain design that incorporates a pattern of 2 or 3 small circular links with 1 elongated oval link. The most notable figaro chains are manufactured in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic , is a country located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia.... . They are usually worn by men and are often adorned with pendant
Pendant
A pendant is a hanging object, generally attached to a necklace or an earring. In modern French language this is a the gerund form of ?hanging? .... s such as cross
Cross
A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars perpendicular to each other, dividing one or two of the lines in half. The lines usually run vertically and horizontally; if they run diagonally, the design is technically termed a saltire.... es and medallion
Medallion
A medallion is a piece of metal, usually carved or engraved; circular and large, that is used as a work of art, souvenir, medal, or worn on the body as a special symbol or as a fashion accessory on a necklace .... s.
History
The name of the chain was widely used by Italian chainmakers and inspired by the operas of Rossini. The operas were based on the plays The Barber of Seville and the The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais.
The Byzantine Chain is a popular gold or silver link chain design that incorporates a rope-like texture and intriguing textural design. The necklaces are supple and flexible, draping gracefully about the neck....
