An omega chain or omega necklace is a pseudo-
chain
A chain is a serial assembly of connected pieces, called links, typically made of metal, with an overall character similar to that of a rope in that it is flexible and curved in compression but linear, rigid, and load-bearing in tension. A c ...
made by assembling metallic plates on a wire or woven mesh. The plates give the appearance of links in a chain. The embedded wire provides the strength, so the plates can be designed to please the eye.
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Persian weave
Persian weave is a method of weave used in jewelry and other art forms, using jump rings.
The Persian family of weaves is a chainmail
Chain mail (properly called mail or maille but usually called chain mail or chainmail) is a type of armo ...
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Types of jewellery
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