Classic elegance. Our 1.05mm sterling silver .925 French Rope Chain by the meter has that lasting appeal and is always in demand.
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Tarnish Resistant Coating: This chain has been treated with a hypoallergenic molecular bonding process that will help your pieces resist tarnishing. It protects against in stock oxidation – UV rays while on display, while in storage and from customers trying on the pieces. This treatment will keep your pieces bright longer but still allow you to solder or chemically oxidize the chain.
Link Measurements:
- Chain Thickness: 1.05mm
- OD: LxW- 1.30 x 0.91mm
- Link Wire Thickness: 0.37mm, 27ga
- ID: 0.62mm
Recommended Jump Rings:
A) For the End Link of the chain:
- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 24ga, 0.51mm
- Recommended open jump ring/ wire: Link is very small. Best to wire wrap if not soldering. Wire wrap with 24ga Round Wire By-the-Meter
- If soldering / welding – 3mm 24ga, 2.5mm 26ga or 3mm 26ga
B) For the Links Within the chain:
These jump rings are perfect for sizing your permanent jewelry pieces and for attaching charms along the chain.
- What gauge open jump ring to use: Link is too small to allow a jump ring
- Option #1: Cut the section of chain and use jump ring listed above
- Option #2: Are you sizing a Permanent Jewelry Bracelet? Try this Hack
Recommended findings for the Rope chain:
- Clasps – 5mm Spring Clasp, 3x8mm Rectangle Lobster Clasp or 5x9mm Rounded Lobster Clasp
- Soldered Ring (Closed) – 5mm 22ga Closed Rings or 5mm 20ga
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