Chainmail Jewelry by Celtic Mink Jewelry

Chainmail Jewelry and Purses by Celtic Mink Jewelry.  The best necklaces, bracelets, earrings, keychains, and bags are created using traditional weaves. Suitable for both every day and use with historical recreation, cosplay, and Renaissance Fairs.

Each piece of our Chainmail Jewelry and Purses is individually crafted by hand.  Opening and closing every link twice. They are created with the traditional weaves of Byzantine, European, Viking, Twisted wire, and Two-in-Two.  The chain mail jewelry includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and keychains

The chain mail purses are bags with long crossbody straps created from lightweight, bright aluminum.

Chainmail has a long history dating back to antiquity, and the Romans adopted it after they realized its potential while fighting the Celts. However, plate armor was prohibitively expensive, and the average soldier in the Middle Ages relied on chainmail as their primary form of defense.

The term “chainmail” is an English combination of two words: “chain,” which refers to a series of metal rings that fit into one another, and “mail,” which is derived from the French word “maille,” which is derived from the Latin macula,” which means “mesh.” Mail had several advantages as a form of protection: it was flexible (allowing for freedom of movement), it was simple to make, it was quick and straightforward to repair, it was inexpensive, and it could be easily fitted to men of any size.

These modern chainmail jump rings are precision cut and system matched for diameter and color consistency from Artistic Wire made with non-tarnish craft wire. Accurate inside diameters preserve design aspect ratios, and the rings’ consistent shape aids in maintaining a uniform geometric weave.
Mail can be used in sculpture and jewelry, mainly when made of precious metals. In addition, mail has been used to make Christmas ornaments, chess sets, and other items.