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.
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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.
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How do you put a necklace in a small hole?

Workaround to chain not fitting inside the necklace's hole
  1. Using your other hand, twist or bend that ring so that you open it slightly:
  2. Remove the ring from the chain using the opening you just made:
  3. Now, you can pass the small chain through the hole:
  4. Put back the large ring in place at the final link of the chain:
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What is a jump ring on a necklace?

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.
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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.
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How do you keep a pendant in place?

But with this simple trick, you can keep all your dainty necklaces in line:
  1. Open both necklaces up and clasp necklace one to the non-clasp end of necklace two, so it creates one long chain.
  2. Wrap the portion that you want to be the shorter necklace around your neck first and then clasp the two ends together.
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Which way should charms face?

The head is up near my hand and the tail neat the tip of my finger as that is the way it was displayed to be worn. Charm bracelets from JA are always facing out, unless you have double rows.
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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.
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What is a bail on a necklace?

bail | ˈbāl. noun. The connector at the top of a pendant, which allows the pendant to hang from a chain or jump ring. Bails are a feature of specific jewelry types (primarily necklaces) that are intended to attach to a stone or pendant.
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