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Chain Tattoo Designs, Ideas, & Meanings – TatRing

richard hale is a tattoo enthusiast who studies and researches the symbolism, meanings and history of tattoos.

chain tattoos

Although chain tattoos aren’t considered a mainstream design, you’ll sometimes see them on both men and women. Since these tattoos represent an actual chain, they are usually inked around the neck, wrist, or ankle. one of the best features of this design is that you can add any type of emblem or pendant to the chain.

Here, you’ll learn about chain tattoo meanings and view a variety of photos. we hope you can find inspiration and ideas for your next tattoo adventure.

chain tattoo design variations

There are many ways to manipulate a chain design to create a unique tattoo that suits your personality.

  • Yours can stretch the full length of your arm or you can choose to display just a couple of links.
  • links can be delicate or thick.
  • you can tattoo a bracelet, an anklet or a necklace. if you choose to have it around your neck, it could be a chain that goes all the way around your neck with a pendant at the front.
  • It can be inked in gold, silver, or copper, or you can think outside the box and go for offbeat colors like pink or green.
  • Include a pendant (or more) of your choice. use letters, names, or religious symbols to represent things or people that are important to you. incorporate diamonds, jewels, anchors, stones, animal emblems, keys or anything else.
  • some chain tattoos are not linked. one or two links of the chain are missing or consist of only one piece of chain.
  • the chain can be straight or twisted and curved.
  • A common choice for both men and women is the heart in chains tattoo. this design can represent different meanings, depending on the wearer, such as withheld love or protection from love.
  • Basically, if the artist is willing, you can add just about anything you want to the design.

    what does a chain tattoo mean?

    The meaning of your tattoo is up to you, but there is a wide range of common associations:

    • protection
    • control
    • strength
    • authority
    • power
    • imprisonment
    • unit
    • to be punished
    • blocked
    • prisoner
    • freedom
    • perseverance
    • The two most common meanings of the chain tattoo are protection and strength. many enclose their most valuable possessions with a chain. the chair can represent protection against anything: evil, enemies or the world, for example. the chain can be a symbol to show perseverance throughout life and strength in dark times.

      Since there is such a wide range of meanings, what the tattoo means depends on the wearer. In the end, the meaning of your tattoo is up to you and no one else. still, it’s smart to check the symbolic meanings of any design before it’s inked.

      © 2012 richard ricky hale

      comments

      richard ricky hale (author) of west virginia on February 17, 2012:

      ae, thank you so much for all your time, dear. always great to hear from you. I hope you have a great day. take care.

      ruby jean richert of southern illinois on February 14, 2012:

      wow, another amazing tattoo parlor. the art is beautiful…

      richard ricky hale (author) of west virginia on February 13, 2012:

      *f, I appreciate all your feedback and thank you for taking the time to comment and visit us.

      *frank, always good to hear from you. At a glance, some of these tattoos look like real jewelry.

      *gypsy, thanks for visiting my friend. I hope you enjoyed. interesting sentence 🙂

      f on February 13, 2012:

      gypsy rose lee: You seem to like them a lot. your next could be a chain tattoo, so maybe? I can see how they could become very popular, anyway.

      gypsy rose lee from daytona beach, florida on february 13, 2012:

      super interesting tattoos. For some reason, I’m chained keeps running through my head. lol

      f on February 13, 2012:

      Frank Atanacio: Well, I can see them becoming popular because it’s kind of permanent looking jewelry. women are likely to be especially attracted to the idea.

      frank atanacio of shelton on February 13, 2012:

      You’re teaching me how to write lyrics because I don’t think I’ve ever seen a chain tattoo before…

      f on February 13, 2012:

      some elegant designs. interesting center.

      for a lady, a permanent alternative to a metal chain.

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