Jewelry Clasp Replacement

Introduction

Is a broken jewelry clasp preventing you from wearing your favorite pieces? It is common for clasps to break, but that shouldn't be why you never wear your jewelry again. There's a quick and simple way to replace them.

What you need

Step 1 Clasp

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Locate the jump ring, which is the link between the clasp and the chain.
On the jump ring, locate the slit.

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Step 2

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Use one pair of flat nose pliers to gently grip the jump ring on one side of the slit.
Use the other pair of flat nose pliers to grip the jump ring on the opposite side of the slit.

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Step 3

To create a gap large enough to remove the clasp, twist one hand away from you while simultaneously twisting the other hand towards you.
Stop twisting once the gap is large enough for the clasp to be removed, and remove the old clasp.
Be careful not to twist outwards with the pliers or you will disfigure the jump ring.

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Step 4

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If a new jump ring is needed, first remove the chain from the old jump ring.
Then, grab a new jump ring, locate its slit, and twist it open using the two pliers once again.

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Step 5

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Slide the chain and the clasp onto the new jump ring.
To close the jump ring, use one pair of flat nose pliers to grab either side of the slit.
Begin twisting the ends of the jump ring toward each other until they meet once again.

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Step 6

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If the gap remains, twist the jump ring so that the two ends are not aligned.
Keeping one pair of pliers gripped on the jump ring, use the other pair to gently squeeze the rim of the ring bringing the ends closer together.
Once this is done, return the nose pliers to their original position on either side of the slit and twist until the two ends meet.
Be careful not to squeeze the rim too tightly or the jump ring will be disfigured.