Silver Waist Chain

A waist chain is a piece of jewellery that has been very popular right from the ancient times, especially in Asian countries. An ornament for the waist, these are worn around the waist or hip area of the body. Waist chains are known as 'Kamarbandh' (Hindi), 'Aranjanam' (Malayalam), 'Odiyanam' (Tamil) etc. in India, and are often seen as an heirloom. Commonly available in gold and silver metal base, these are being made in beaded or thread design as well. While both gold and silver waist chains have had its prominence.

The flexibility that the silver metal provides to a wearer is perhaps unparalleled amongst other metals. Hence the number of designs and thickness range that come under the silver waist chains category are vast. While there are chains that are just simple, there are also the exquisite ones that have several danglers attached, and those that are studded with ornate stones alongside. Sometimes, the central piece of the silver waist chains is only one precious stone amongst the multilayers of strands or an intricately made locket with a God or a Goddess image amid a waist belt. These styles give the ornament a traditional look and a stature of statement jewellery at the same time. In a jewellery making style called filigree which is native to Orissa and Andhra region, thick wires of silver having outline designs of leaves, butterflies, flowers etc., are assembled to give the waist chain a lace-like appearance.

Silver waist chains are being preferred by more women, especially as it ceases to be another traditional wear jewellery while providing plenty of options for personalisation. Additionally, silver metal protrudes elegance and class no matter the complexity in the design.