How to Fix a Broken Necklace

Written By: Salonee
  • Comments: 3
How to Fix a Broken Necklace

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

Do you have an old chain bracelet or necklace that broke, but you still want to keep? Old accessories can always be restored to its original functionality. This guide will provide you with a step-by-step process for fixing broken chains.

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    • Lay your chain necklace on a flat surface.

    • This will keep the chain from tangling.

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    • Locate the broken link.

    • Place the pliers on the right of the small opening on the chain.

    • Keep your hand a few centimeters lower than the opening of the chain to avoid accidental injuries.

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    • Pull one side of the link down slightly to make the gap in the chain larger using the pliers.

    • This opens up the chain allowing you to work with it easily.

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    • Repeat step three on the opposite side of the chain.

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    • Take both ends of the chain and hook them together.

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    • Close the chain by using the pliers to push the link to its original position.

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    • Repeat step six to close the other chain link.

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    • Your jewelry is ready to be worn!

Conclusion

This creative guide can be used for all accessories whether big or small, wide or thin. Now you can restore old, broken, accessories that still have a special place in your heart.

Author

Salonee

Member since: 09/04/15

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2 comments

Always great to be able to repair and reuse broken jewelry. A tip on how to add a bright, metal jump ring or chain to an older, more tarnished necklace is to use the flame of a wooden match to burn the newer metal. It will give it an antique look. Try doing it on just one bit of metal to see how it reacts. And, always hold the metal with your pliers, not your hands, when you're burning it. Allow it to cool. Wipe off excess tarnish with a tissue. Note: this needs a wooden match, not a lighter.

Also, to polish sterling chains, you can use a q-tip with fireplace ashes. They work great!

janiceparsons -

Fixed a broken chain bracelet with your method!

Thanks a bunch :)

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