The process of creating jewelry chains

For thousands of years people have been using different metals, gem stones or other material to create jewelry. Jewelry has been worn for any centuries by different cultures for many different reasons including fashion, status symbol or superstition.  Coming in every shape, size and form, the process of making jewelry can be very complex and long process. Machines are used to create simpler kind of jewelry like chains for necklaces. In order to create a chain the metal first is processed and separated from dirt or other possible metals. The metal is then combined with other metals to create a combination that is shinier, stronger, or more bendable than the original, pure metal. In order to combine metal with other types of metals it has to be heated to over 1000 degrees Celsius (temperature depends on types of metal). The metal is then cooled down and shaped into long rods. The rods of metal then are being cut, bend, and processed over and over again until the rod becomes thin enough for the jewelry chains to be made. The machines are then used to cut the stings of the metal to create many different types of chains. The video below shoes how golden chains are made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTI8y4SjAk4

The process of creating custom jewelry is more complicated. It is usually hand made and jeweler places all the stones and engravings by hand. Which is what makes custom jewelry a lot more expensive. 

http://fashion-history.lovetoknow.com/fashion-accessories/history-necklaces-pendants 

https://www.google.com/patents/US5572886