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How to Repair a Dangle Earring

Introduction

This guide will show you how to fix a broken jump ring on a dangle earring. There is no need for special skills to repair a broken jump ring on your earring, you just need to have the tools to fix it.

You can apply these 6 steps to any type of earring that has a broken or missing jump ring and replace it with a new one. It is easy to replace and inexpensive to buy, you can get it in any jewelry or craft supply store.

What you need

  1. How to Repair a Dangle Earring, How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Clean the jump ring of the earring and the earring itself.

    • This step is optional.

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  2. How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Take the jump ring with the two small needle-nose pliers.

    • Gently open the jump ring using the needle nose pliers.

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  4. How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Take the top part of the earring with your dominant hand.

    • Put the jump ring through the top part of the earring.

    • You can hold the jump ring with a small needle-nose pliers with your non-dominant hand.

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  5. How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pass the earring through the opening of the jump ring.

    • Make sure that both parts of the earring face the same direction.

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  6. How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • To close the jump ring, use both of the needle nose pliers.

    • Use your dominant hand to close the space in the jump ring.

    • Try to keep your non-dominant hand still.

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  7. How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Repair a Dangle Earring: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Make sure that the jump ring is closed.

    • Hold the earring up to make sure it's secure.

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Conclusion

To just change a clasp that it was not broken, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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