To attach clasps on necklaces or clasps on bracelets, 6mm 18 gauge jump rings are a good choice. For lightweight earrings, 3.5-4mm 20 gauge jump rings are a size that works well. Interestingly, not all vendors measure jump rings the same way.

How big should my jump rings be?

To attach clasps on necklaces or clasps on bracelets, 6mm 18 gauge jump rings are a good choice. For lightweight earrings, 3.5-4mm 20 gauge jump rings are a size that works well. Interestingly, not all vendors measure jump rings the same way.

What is the smallest jump ring?

The smallest jump ring you may ever see. The perfect size for joining delicate items as subtly as possible. Components to chains to clasps, small pendants to earrings, etc. Measurements: 2.5mm outside diameter.

What is the difference between a jump ring and a split ring?

Jump rings are most commonly defined as a circle of wire that meets at the end and is not welded together. A split ring consists of two complete turns of a helix and pressed flat together where objects can be strung on them. This makes each ring be associated with a different type of security level.

What is the most common size of jump ring?

18 to 22 gauge
For jump rings, the most common gauge is from 18 to 22 gauge. 22 gauge is already very thin and easy to deform, and easy to be pulled to open if you don’t solder it. If you just want to have jump rings that you can close with a pair of pliers and stay secure, choose a size from 18 gauge to 21 gauge.

What is the strongest jump ring?

Chainmails are considered the highest quality jump rings for use in jewelry. They are so-called because they are perfectly shaped and made of high-quality metal, and their shapes are as consistent as can be. Unlike regular jump rings, the ends of chainmail are smoothened out for a perfect closing.

How do you permanently close a jump ring?

The only way to permanently secure jump rings is to solder them together. Some jump rings are already soldered closed; others are solder filled and can be soldered closed with the use of a butane torch.

What wire do I use to make jump rings?

18 gauge jewelry wire is used for making sturdy clasps, jump rings and other findings. Solid (not plated or filled) 18-gauge wire can be used to make rivets.

What size jump rings for leather earrings?

Again, your local craft store or bead store will have plenty of jump rings to choose from if you want to pick some up in person. You could use 5mm size or even 4mm size if that’s what you have, but I wouldn’t go any smaller than 4mm or larger than 6mm for faux leather earrings.

How many jump rings make a Byzantine bracelet?

Close 2 jump rings, (pair A). Attach a small piece of wire to the end pair to create a handle. [For faster chain making, open jump rings and organize in piles of six rings.] Size Selection: The following sizes can be used for Byzantine.

Should I solder my jump rings?

Ideally, all jump rings should be soldered shut to prevent components in your designs from unhooking from each other. In practice, it can be time consuming and expensive to close every jump ring in your creations, but if you select the right size and thickness of open jump ring, it may not be necessary.