The best way to open a jump ring

Joining rings are perhaps the most essential costume jewelry primers to have in your workshop. They can be used to finish off a necklace by connecting the clasp to the rest of the creation, or to embellish a bracelet by adding charms. When you start creating jewelry, it's a good idea to always have some on hand. But you need to have the right rings for the types of jewelry or accessories you like to create.

Which jewelry rings to choose?

Jewelry rings come in all shapes and sizes. They can be made from dozens of different materials: brass, gold-plated, Gold Filled, 925 Sterling Silver, stainless steel, aluminum and many more! Here's a sample of what you can find on our site.

• Round open rings: These are the most classic rings. They can be used to attach a clasp or to add charms to a piece of jewelry. Be careful to choose the right size, material and thickness, as the weakness of these rings is that they can open by themselves due to weight or tension if they are poorly adapted to the jewel. Avoid using thin, soft rings like a 3x0.4 mm brass or Gold Filled ring for a long, heavy necklace, for example. Adapt their size and thickness to your jewelry.
• Open oval rings: Their opening is on the elongated side, so they are harder to open and more resistant to tension, making them a good alternative to round rings. However, their size must be adapted to the project. They also have the advantage of being less bulky when multiple charms are added to a piece of jewelry.
• Decorative open rings: These have the same function as round open rings, but come in a variety of shapes. They can be triangular, heart-shaped, etc. Triangular open rings are best suited to large pendants. They are then used as bélières.
• Closed or round soldered rings: These rings do not open and must be connected to the jewel in a different way. They are ideal for creations in wired wire, fishing line or nylon that are finished with a Crimp bead. The crush bead is threaded through the ring, then through the bead. You'll still need an open ring to attach the clasp. They can also be used as spacers or as a base for brick stitch weaving in a circle.
• Double rings: These are much wider than single rings, as they are made of two wires. They're often used for key rings, or when you want to be sure that the ring won't open and you're less concerned about the fineness of the jewelry. They can be opened with your fingernails, but we recommend using double ring pliers to make the job easier and protect your nails.

How to open and close a costume jewelry ring?

There are several ways to open a classic ring. The most effective method is to use two flat or round jewelry pliers. There is also a tool called a ring opener, which locks the ring in a slot so that it can be opened with the other hand. Its use is rarer.

What you need to open and close a ring :