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When Are Jump Rings Used?

• Attaching charms and pendants to leather cord, chain, or wire
• Connecting end caps to clasps on leather cord jewellery
• Extending chain lengths or adding an adjustable extension at a clasp
• Joining two links or connectors in a multi-element design
• Creating chain necklaces and bracelets by linking multiple rings in sequence

Why Order From Sun Enterprises?

Sun Enterprises has:

• Three materials available — stainless steel, copper/brass in gold and silver finishes; match the ring to your clasp and component finishes
• Wide size range — 0.6mm to 20mm; covers every standard jewellery making application
• Source alongside all jewellery components — order jump rings with charms, pendants, and clasps in one wholesale order
• 40+ years of wholesale experience — established 1985, shipping to 55+ countries

Related Blogs

Choosing the Right Findings for Jewelry Making: A Complete Guide
Covers all jewellery findings including jump rings — when to use open vs closed, how to size them correctly for different applications, and how to open and close them without distorting the shape.

Understanding Jewelry Findings: Types, Names, and Essential Uses
An introduction to all jewellery findings categories — explains what jump rings are, how they differ from split rings, and when each type is appropriate.

How to Attach Clasps to Leather Cord Jewelry
The complete clasp attachment workflow — includes the specific step where jump rings are used to link end cap loops to clasp loops, with tips on opening and closing jump rings cleanly.

How to Make a Charm Necklace
Step-by-step charm necklace guide — shows exactly how jump rings are used to attach charms to a leather cord.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an open and a closed jump ring?
Open jump rings have a gap (cut) in the ring that allows them to be opened with pliers to thread on a charm, clasp, or other component, then closed again. Closed rings are soldered or welded with no gap — they cannot be opened but provide a stronger, permanent connection. Use open rings for attaching components during assembly; use closed rings where a fixed loop is needed that will not be opened.

How do I open and close a jump ring without distorting it?
Use two pairs of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers. Grip each side of the ring gap and twist one side toward you and one side away — do not pull the two sides apart laterally, as this deforms the ring. To close, reverse the action until the two ends meet cleanly with no gap.

What jump ring size do I need for attaching charms to leather cord?
For most leather cord charm attachments, a jump ring of 4mm–6mm diameter works well. The ring must be large enough to pass through the charm loop and allow the cord to move freely. For thicker cords or larger charms, use a 6mm–8mm ring. See our guide Choosing the Right Findings for Jewelry Making for detailed sizing advice.

Can stainless steel jump rings be used with brass or copper clasps?
Yes — mixed metals are common in jewellery production. The only consideration is visual consistency: if your clasp is gold brass and your jump ring is steel, the colour contrast may be visible at the connection point. Where a matched finish is important, choose jump rings in a matching material and plating.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship to 55+ countries. See our shipping page for delivery times and rates.

Order Jump & Split Rings

Browse open and closed jump rings in steel, gold, and silver finishes, or contact our team for bulk pricing. Combine with our charms, pendants, and links and connectors in one order unders findings, beads, and charms. We ship worldwide from Almere, the Netherlands.