Figaro chain

Figaro chain

Figaro is a popular gold or silver 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. They are usually worn by men and are often adorned with pendants such as crosses and medallions.

ee also

* Byzantine Chain

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.


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