Jump Rings

We stock a range of sterling silver jump rings in round and oval. These are a great alternative if you don't have time to make your own. You can also make jump rings yourself using sterling silver round wire. As a guide you can use the following sized round wire to make your own jump rings:

0.7mm round wire for jump rings 3mm in diameter
0.8mm round wire for jump rings 4mm in diameter
0.9mm round wire for jump rings 5mm in diameter
1mm round wire for jump rings 6mm in diameter

What are Jump Rings?

Jump rings are small metal rings that are used in jewellery making to connect different components together. They can be used to connect clasps to chains, charms to bracelets, pendants to necklaces and to add embellishments to earrings. Jump rings are used in almost every type of jewellery making project. They come in a range of sizes and are available in different metals including sterling silver and gold alloys.

Using Jump Rings

Jump rings are very versatile and can be used to make a wide range of jewellery designs. They can be used to connect clasps to chains, charms to bracelets, pendants to necklaces and to add embellishments to earrings. Jump rings are used in almost every type of jewellery making project.

Types of Jump Rings

There are a number of different types of jump rings:

Open Jump Rings: These jump rings have a small slit in them and can be opened and closed with pliers. They are ideal for attaching components to chains, clasps and other jewellery findings.
Closed Jump Rings: These jump rings are soldered shut and are ideal for areas of high stress, where you need a strong connection.
Oval Jump Rings: These jump rings are oval in shape and are ideal for attaching components to chains, clasps and other jewellery findings. They are more secure than round jump rings as the component cannot fall through the ring.
Split Rings: Split rings are double-looped and are ideal for areas of high stress.

Working with Jump Rings

You'll need a pair of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers to open and close jump rings. Here's how to open a jump ring:

Opening a Jump Ring: Hold the jump ring in your pliers and twist it open. One side of the ring will move forward and the other side will move backward. Do not pull the ring apart, as this can distort the ring and cause it to break.
Closing a Jump Ring: Twist the ring in the opposite direction to bring the ends together. Make sure the ends meet and do not overlap, as this will distort the ring and cause it to break.

If you follow these steps, you'll be able to make strong and secure connections with your jump rings.

Applications of Jump Rings

Jump rings can be used in a wide range of jewellery making applications including:

Attaching Clasps to Chains: Attach clasps to chains. This is a very common use for jump rings.
Linking Charms to Bracelets: Attach charms to bracelets.
Connecting Components in Necklaces: Attach components to necklaces. Jump rings can be used to connect a wide range of components to necklaces.
Adding Decorative Elements to Earrings: Add embellishments to earrings. Jump rings can be used to add embellishments to earrings.
Creating Layered Jewellery Designs: Use jump rings to create layered jewellery designs.
Repairing Broken Jewellery: Repair broken jewellery. Jump rings can be used to repair broken jewellery by replacing broken jump rings.
Creating Secure Connections in High-Stress Areas: Use jump rings to create secure connections in high stress areas.