Since the original guide on chains has turned out to be so popular this is a follow up guide.  The first guide covers the basic styles of chains.  This guide will discuss fancy and ornate styles of chains.

Stampato chain:

This fancy chain has three rows of oval like shaped beads.  The middle row is offset from the outside rows.  The chain is flexible and attractive.

Mesh chain:

A mesh chain is tightly woven and has a pattern like a honeycomb.  It is simple, elegant and gorgeous.

Byzantine chain:

This chain is distinguished by the "dome" shaped links.  While the photo shows a flat style it is also available as a rounded chain composed of round links and a square chain.  This is a style that was developed hundreds of years ago and is also known as the Birdcage or King's braid.

Rombo chain:

This style of chain has also been nicknamed the "paper chain" because it looks like a paper chain that school children make.

Wheat chain:

This style of chain was named wheat because it resembles the head of a wheat plant.  This is a strong chain and it is similar to a rope chain but more loosely made.

Snail chain:

This chain got its name from the flat swirls in the oval links which resemble a snail shell.

This is just a sample of the variety of chains available.  There are also variations to the chains that are listed.

These chains would look great by themselves or paired with other chains for a layered look.