How do pendants attach to necklaces?

A donut bail connects donut- or washer-style pendants to a necklace. These bails feature a front and back that can be pulled apart slightly so you can slide the pendant between its jaws. Press the bail closed to secure the pendant.

What holds the pendant to a necklace?

Bails. The part of the pendant that goes over the chain is called the bail or bale. This holds the piece to the chain. Jewelers typically attach bails to metal pendants.

Can you put a pendant on any chain?

Simple chains, like cable, Figaro, curb, wheat, and box chains are all great options for pendant necklaces. These necklaces have high durability and timeless, minimalistic looks that make them work with most pendant styles. Herringbone and snake chains tend to be too delicate for pendants.

How do you put a charm on a necklace that doesn't fit?

For a charm, simply open an open jump ring by twisting it side to side using chain nose pliers. Never open the ends by pulling vertically away from each other as this will weaken the link. Attach the charm and close the jump ring.

How do you keep a pendant in place?

15 Ways to Attach a Jewelry Pendant

What is the connector on a necklace called?

The Clasp - This part of the necklace is what keeps it all together and in tact. The fastening piece can either be a clasp, spring ring, or hook and eye fastener that keeps the chain connected.

What is a bail on a pendant?

A bail (also spelled "bale") is a component of certain types of jewelry, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone. The bail is normally placed in the center of the necklace where the pendant hangs.

What is the thing attached to a necklace called?

A pendant is the ornament that's attached to and hangs from the necklace chain or cord. It's not the necklace itself. Pendants vary in design, size and style.

How do you swag a pendant light with a chain?

Swag your light fixture from the ceiling junction box over to the ceiling mount. Place the cord on the ceiling mount hook and adjust the fixture to the desired length. Secure the screw against the cord to hold the cord in place. Screw your light bulb in the fixture and you're all set.

How do you hang pendant lights straight?

Pinch the cord between thumb and forefinger and pul firmly but gently from the top down... repeat until the wonky is acceptable or gone. Leveling takes time and patience. It helps to have a partner eyeball things as you adjust...that and a laser level.

What do you use to attach charms to a bracelet?

Lobster clasps are the easiest way to attach charms to your bracelet and are perfect if you like to move your charms around and swap them frequently. We can attach any charm to a lobster clasp for you before we send it out to you. Split rings are like minature keyrings that are perfect for attaching charms at home.

What is a jewelry jump ring?

Jump rings are (usually metal) rings used to make chains, jewelry, and chainmaille. They are made by wrapping wire around a mandrel to make a coil, then cutting the coil with wire cutters to make individual rings.

How do I keep my necklace pendant from flipping over?

A heavier chain will help, a stiffer chain will help, wide is good, shorter length is good, a wire choker guarantees no flipping, unless you put it on backwards and if the chain is more than 20-24 inches long, it won't matter much what you do, it will be flipping enough to drive you crazy.

How do you keep a necklace clasp in place?

When you are wearing jewelry, a counterweight is used to keep the jewelry situated in the optimal position. For a bracelet, that might mean it will keep the clasp under your wrist. For a necklace, a counterweight might keep the clasp at the back of the neck or a focal pendant in the optimal position.

How do you keep a necklace clasp from sliding?

Samantha Sickels, a wedding photographer from Wisconsin, US, showed how to keep your necklace clasp from sliding to the front by sticking it to the back of the neck with a dab of eyelash glue in a video posted to TikTok.

What are the parts of a pendant?

The only technical part of all pendants is the bail. The bail is the part of metal that the chain feeds through. There are many different types, but can be broken down into four distinct categories: tube bails, clip-on bails, fixed bails and hidden bails.