{"id":19713,"date":"2024-07-20T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=19713"},"modified":"2024-07-20T08:48:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T12:48:56","slug":"check-your-jump-rings-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/check-your-jump-rings-now\/","title":{"rendered":"CHECK YOUR JUMP RINGS NOW"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Check<\/div>\n

Grab your loupe.<\/h2>\n

\nYou know what the #1 thing<\/strong> is to give out and break on chains, necklaces and bracelets?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The jump rings.<\/h2>\n

\n(Some people call them O rings<\/strong>, or C rings<\/strong>…)<\/p>\n

\nThese jump rings (the little round rings that hold your links, chains, tennis bracelets, clasps on – see photo right) can have many issues<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nThe first is this… Most are not soldered.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many are open.<\/h2>\n

\nWhich means, if the chain is tugged on<\/strong> (babies love to do this), then the jump ring will open up<\/strong> and your necklace will fall off your neck<\/strong> (or arm). You’ll lose it if you’re not careful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That’s the first issue to look for.<\/h2>\n

\nI highly advise if your jump rings are not soldered, get them soldered now<\/strong> (but this can only be done if it’s solid gold or sterling silver; any gold plated or costume jewelry will not work).<\/p>\n

\nTake it into a jewelry store and have them solder those rings closed<\/strong> so they don’t open up.<\/p>\n

\nAnd while you’re looking at them (you really should invest in the best jeweler’s loupe ever<\/a>), also see if the ring is snug<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIt should be closed, but as you’ll find, many are gapped<\/strong>, unaligned, and will allow your chain to slip through the crack quickly!<\/strong><\/p>\n

That’s not good.<\/h2>\n

\nThose should also be closed up, snug, and soldered as well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nNow…<\/strong><\/p>\n

If your jump rings are closed and xoldered…<\/h2>\n

\nCongrats.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBut that doesn’t mean all is right<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBecause no matter what, these rings are the first thing to wear down<\/strong> on a chain.<\/p>\n

\nEspecially since jump rings come in all sorts of sizes, thicknesses, and shapes<\/strong>. Most are round, but oval out<\/strong> as they get stretched and worn (see photo below).<\/p>\n

And jump rings get devious, too.<\/h2>\n

\nBecause they may look durable, thick, fastened<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

\nBut many are actually frail, weak<\/strong>, and ready to break<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThis happens because the chain links move back and forth<\/strong>. They saw <\/strong>into each other, cutting through the metal with constant movement and friction<\/strong>. They actually will create cavities or voids<\/strong> in the jump rings.<\/p>\n

\nThis happens to any kind of link (like the loop that holds your pendant on, or the loops on your earrings or pearl pendants). Look at all of them now.<\/p>\n

Take your jump ring and move it around.<\/h2>\n

\nThat’s how you truly know if it’s breaking.<\/p>\n

See image below.<\/h2>\n

\n\"Check<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Check that the rings are closed shut<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Check that the rings are soldered closed<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Check that they are not worn thin<\/strong> and ready to break<\/li>\n
  4. If they are, replace them now.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For if one jump ring is worn…<\/h2>\n

    \nAll of them are<\/strong>. They wear down pretty evenly<\/strong> (like tires on a car<\/strong>). <\/p>\n

    They may all have to be replaced.<\/h2>\n

    \nA jeweler can check them out for you and give advise and prices for repairs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    But it’s better than losing your expensive jewelry or diamonds.<\/h2>\n

    \nIt’s just maintenance on your goods<\/strong>, and there’s no way around this type of normal wear and tear<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

    \nSo grab a loupe<\/a> and inspect your jump rings today.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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