<p><strong>The chopin chain is a type of rope chain in which every slightly twisted link embraces two others</strong>:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/kVWli.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/kVWlim.jpg" alt="chopin chain"></a><br>
<sup>(<a href="https://www.gearbest.com/necklaces-pendants/pp_009278066953.html" rel="noreferrer">source</a>. click to enlarge)</sup></p>

<p>Depending on the thickness of the links, the character of the chain can seem a lot fuller:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/etd0C.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/etd0Cm.jpg" alt="chopin chain"></a><br>
<sup>(<a href="https://www.dhgate.com/product/diy-jewelry-chopin-necklace-4-5-6mm-keel/421621270.html" rel="noreferrer">source</a>. click to enlarge)</sup></p>

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<p>If google images is any indication, the most common type of <strong>rope chain</strong>, for comparison is the one that, not surprisingly, has the spiralling character of a regular rope:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/ikD7m.jpg" rel="noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/ikD7mm.jpg" alt="rope chain"></a><br>
<sup>(<a href="https://www.thegldshop.com/products/rope-chain-4mm" rel="noreferrer">source</a>. click to enlarge)</sup></p>

<p><strong>In the rope chain, every straight link embraces four others.</strong><br>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHfE6UaORO4" rel="noreferrer">Here</a> is a video demonstrating the making of such a chain.</p>

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2020-01-22T23:18:21.420Z
I couldn't find the actual definition, so kudos.  Just to add: appearance-wise, rope has a spiral look, while chopin has a more uniform braided look.  The style is often called "wheat" or "foxtail".
fixer1234
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2020-01-22T23:32:29.257Z
@fixer1234 Thanks. I do believe both foxtail and wheat have different looks. Foxtail at least has a decidedly symmetrical appearance. Wheat could indeed be that second variant of chopin, with the broader links.
Joachim
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Joachim
<p>I'm trying to select a chain for a pendant, and one of the options is "chopin" chain, vs a "rope" chain (which looks the same to me). </p>

<p>What's the difference, where does this style of chain come from?</p>

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What is a chopin chain?
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# What is a chopin chain?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-01-22)

I'm trying to select a chain for a pendant, and one of the options is "chopin" chain, vs a "rope" chain (which looks the same to me).

What's the difference, where does this style of chain come from?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2020-01-22. Score: 7 | Accepted answer

**The chopin chain is a type of rope chain in which every slightly twisted link embraces two others**:

[![chopin chain](https://i.sstatic.net/kVWlim.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/kVWli.jpg)  
([source](https://www.gearbest.com/necklaces-pendants/pp_009278066953.html). click to enlarge)

Depending on the thickness of the links, the character of the chain can seem a lot fuller:

[![chopin chain](https://i.sstatic.net/etd0Cm.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/etd0C.jpg)  
([source](https://www.dhgate.com/product/diy-jewelry-chopin-necklace-4-5-6mm-keel/421621270.html). click to enlarge)

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If google images is any indication, the most common type of **rope chain**, for comparison is the one that, not surprisingly, has the spiralling character of a regular rope:

[![rope chain](https://i.sstatic.net/ikD7mm.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/ikD7m.jpg)  
([source](https://www.thegldshop.com/products/rope-chain-4mm). click to enlarge)

**In the rope chain, every straight link embraces four others.**  
[Here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHfE6UaORO4) is a video demonstrating the making of such a chain.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: I couldn't find the actual definition, so kudos.  Just to add: appearance-wise, rope has a spiral look, while chopin has a more uniform braided look.  The style is often called "wheat" or "foxtail".  
> **username_1**: @username_2 Thanks. I do believe both foxtail and wheat have different looks. Foxtail at least has a decidedly symmetrical appearance. Wheat could indeed be that second variant of chopin, with the broader links.  

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