That's also another reason why I went with Daniels bc both the 5mm and 4mm are handmade not machine.
they’re machine made
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That's also another reason why I went with Daniels bc both the 5mm and 4mm are handmade not machine.
they’re machine made
So which one is it?That's also another reason why I went with Daniels bc both the 5mm and 4mm are handmade not machine.
you mind posting pics of you wearing it? and how much did he quote you on that 22 in 4mm?Both of mine are solid. The 5mm is 24inches and weighs 55.4g and the 4mm is 22inches and weighs 29.8g. I also liked that Daniel's offers the 4mm in a box lock which made me go that route.
how does the machine made chain look different?I purchased a 5mm from Daniel’s before. The one I received was machine made so sent it back. Seems like he sells both.
The only thing handmade was the box lock
I purchased a 5mm from Daniel’s before. The one I received was machine made so sent it back. Seems like he sells both.
The only thing handmade was the box lock
While we talking Daniel’s, I got a quote for a 10g 14k custom pendant for $600. Sounds reasonable?
$60 a gram for a custom, I would try to bargain but I guess it doesn't sound too bad considering they have to design it, and if its a CAD that would be even better. I heard people get pieces there where its hand cut and it just didn't come out to what they really wanted it to be. Just my two cents
how does the machine made chain look different?
5mm looks a lot larger there, I've always thought 5mm is when a lot of chains start to look big.Here's the 5mm 24 inch and 4mm 22 inch both in 14K from Daniels that were listed as "handmade" but I'm not sure now with the mixed reviews. Either way, I'm happy with the purchase.
you mean the links look longer/looser? I greatly enjoy the videos of jewelry being made but I haven't spent a lot of time watching the chain videos to appreciate just how/why certain links end up looking different. there is a shortage of HD videos of stones being set but I guess those would give secrets away.Daniel’s 4mm and 5mm machine-made Cubans looks like Spaghetti-O’s
5mm looks a lot larger there, I've always thought 5mm is when a lot of chains start to look big.
you mean the links look longer/looser? I greatly enjoy the videos of jewelry being made but I haven't spent a lot of time watching the chain videos to appreciate just how/why certain links end up looking different. there is a shortage of HD videos of stones being set but I guess those would give secrets away.
How do you like the 4mm? I think i may try to get one with a small pendant for daily wear.Here's the 5mm 24 inch and 4mm 22 inch both in 14K from Daniels that were listed as "handmade" but I'm not sure now with the mixed reviews. Either way, I'm happy with the purchase.
I personally love it. I do always wear it paired with the 5mm so the size is perfect for the stacked looked. The 4mm is very subtle and smaller in person than in pictures, but if paired with a pendant it'll be perfect to allow the piece to get all of the attention.How do you like the 4mm? I think i may try to get one with a small pendant for daily wear.
Here are two examples of his handmade links(the photos belong to members of this thread):
Daniel’s handmade chains have flat links and his proper marker
I prefer the chunky looking curb/cubans aswell but yeah I think many of them are kinda flat, looking for pre owned (cheap) chains over the years on fleabay I think I've come across quite a few which were described as 11-12mm and like 3mm on the sides. my cuban is 9.5mm & around 3mm on the sides (3.21 to be exact) & would just expect the links to be a little chunkier if they were nearly half an inch wide.I love those videos myself. Ive come to realize that each manufacturer has a slightly different way of making the links.
Lirys for example has more of a space between the links and tend to be more chunky looking compared to Daniels and others which makes them tighter and more flat looking. From my research it seems most people tend to like the latter but I don't think there is an "official" way to make them. It all comes down to preference. When I had the Lirys 9mm in hand I actually liked the chunkiness of it. What really pushed me to make the return was that some of the links were unevenly spaced at random and a good majority were also under 9mm which is not what I ordered.