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How to Extend A Necklace Chain

Introduction

Have you ever purchased a piece of jewelry, like a necklace for example, and realized that it was too small once you tried to put it on? This guide will give you the step-by-step process to extend your necklace using jewelry chain and enjoy wearing it comfortably.

What you need

  1. How to Extend A Necklace Chain, Necklace Chain: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use nail clippers to cut the links off of your extension chain until it is your desired length.

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  2. How to Extend A Necklace Chain: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the links you just cut from the end of the extension chain so you have a chain of your desired length.

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    • Use the pliers/tweezers to grip the ends of the last link you removed and pull it open to widen the gap.

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  5. How to Extend A Necklace Chain: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Thread the link you just opened wider through your original necklace chain.

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    • With the link attached to the original necklace chain, attach the extension chain to the same link.

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  7. How to Extend A Necklace Chain: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the pliers/tweezers to pinch the link shut around both chains.

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    • Using the original latch, clip the latch to the extension chain. Your final product should look like a seamless chain!

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Conclusion

This necklace is now ready to wear, and the chain can be extended with this method many times!

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MaryJane M.

Member since: 02/02/23

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UC Davis, Team 4-5, Andersen Winter 2023 Member of UC Davis, Team 4-5, Andersen Winter 2023

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