History of Figaro Chains and Tips for Choosing Them

By Angel | May 19, 2008 6:22 am |
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Jewellery


I am almost ready to bet that most fashion ladies have at least 5 various bracelets. Yeah, it should be this way… I have 3 gold bracelets, but for a lot of time, I have been wondering, why does my beloved chain bracelet belong to figaro gold jewelry? After some speculations and articles I am ready  to share with you my discovery… 

Gold figaro chain

Figaro chains emerged in the mid 60’s and they were a kind of protest against continuing, tried, too conservative styles in the society. They were about fashion, liberal and bold views, cultural changes and riots. Those bracelets appeared as a part of hip hop culture and gradually emerged onto the mainstream. Do you remember…? Oh have you ever seen those first rebels the Run DMC, who rocked and shocked this world with heavy and large funky figaro chains? They were extremely fresh, new and so cool. They were a must, not just a nice choice. 

Gold figaro chain

Nowadays, they are back, actually, as they were in the 90s. They are welcomed with beautiful pendants. Now, most people treat them as perfect indicators of  of wealth and prestige, fresh and unusual views, great ideas, significant achievement. And it is not the end…

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