Jewelry and Self-Expression: Be True to Yourself

There can be a lot of pressure to follow all of the latest fashion trends. Things tend to go in and out of style, and it’s hard to keep up with what is in and what is out. However, the world doesn’t have to dictate what you can wear and what you can’t. You are free to wear whatever makes you feel the most confident. One of the best ways to express yourself is through jewelry. All the way back to ancient times, jewelry was used as a way to express oneself. It was used to show power and status. It was also used to decorate soldiers for war. During the 1960s and on, men wore jewelry as a way of art. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings have been used as a way of self-expression. Popular examples of men using jewelry to show more of who they are were hip hop artists. Starting in the 1970s, popular music artists began showcasing their Cuban link chain necklaces in music videos. They wore them to express culture, fashion, confidence, and status. This started a trend of wearing items that show more of who you are. Today, you will find celebrities and other artists wearing a Cuban link chain as a way to show their confidence and style.

What is unique about the Cuban Chain?

The Cuban link chain has a unique look to it that is easy to spot. It is a cable-link type of chain that has interlocking oval links all the way around the necklace. Because this chain has been a symbol of boldness and power, people who tend to wear it are wanting to showcase the confidence they carry. However, you don’t have to carry a certain amount of confidence in order to wear a cuban chain. The chain was originally worn by people who wanted to be true to themselves. So when wearing this chain, you aren’t wearing it to be someone you aren’t, but you are wearing it to express more of who you truly are. As said before, you get to decide what you want to wear. Wearing jewelry is a way of showing the world more about who you are.

What can I wear with a Cuban Chain?

You might ask what you are supposed to wear with a Cuban link chain. The truth is, you can wear whatever you want! There are some existing styles that people wear everyday. An example of what to wear with this chain is a basic t-shirt. By wearing just a tee, you aren’t overcrowding your chain, and are allowing it to be seen by everyone around you. When wearing it with just a basic tee, you have a lot of flexibility in how you would like to wear it. Layering multiple chains is a way to add more dimension and texture to your look. You also get to showcase more of your chains. Some people prefer to layer their chain with a custom pendant that also expresses more of who they are. The easiest way to wear this chain is to just wear it on its own. The Cuban link chain speaks for itself and doesn’t need anything to make it stand out. If you wear sweaters, a chain can easily polish off the look. When wearing a turtleneck sweater, try wearing a chain that has a little more length to elongate the torso. With a crewneck sweater, you can wear any length you desire, and also layer chains if you desire.

Styles of Cuban Chains

There are a few different styles of chains you can wear to express more of yourself. Depending on your style and personality, you might find some of these to be for you:

• Classic Cuban chain: The classic chain is either gold or silver and has the traditional oval links all the way around the necklace. This chain varies in thickness and width.
• Connell chain: This chain is one of the smallest oval linked chains around. Its width is about two millimeters, half the width of the classic chain. It’s perfect for a simple look or layering with other chains.
• Figaro chain: The links on this chain are unique because they have groups of smaller links separated by a larger oval link. If you like the oval links but want to have something different than the classic look, then the figaro chain is ideal.
• Wheat chain: This variation is the most different from the classic look. It is four strands twisted together to look like a weave. When looking for another way to show your true self, the wheat chain can do just that.

Express more of who you are

Wearing chains is a way of expressing more of who you are. You get to decide what works best for you. You might like the classic, connell, figaro, or wheat more. If you like them all, you can layer and wear them together. Regardless, wearing jewelry is about being true to yourself.