Get the Classic! Our Long Short 3:1 1.65mm Paperclip Chain in sterling silver .925 features 1 long link alternating with 3 short links, perfect for necklaces and bracelets.
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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.
Paperclip Link Measurement:
- OD: LxW- 3.85mm x 1.60mm
- ID: LxW- 2.25mm x 0.75mm
- Wire thickness: 0.30mm, 28ga
Recommended Jump Rings for Paperclip Link:
A) For the End Link and Links Within this chain:
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- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 22ga, 0.65mm
- 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 22ga, 3mm 24ga or 3mm 26ga
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- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 22ga, 0.65mm
Cable Link Measurement:
- OD: LxW- 2.20mm x 1.60mm
- ID: 0.60mm
- Wire thickness: 0.30mm, 28ga
Recommended Jump Rings for Cable Link:
A) For the End Link and Links Within this chain:
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- 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 or 3mm 26ga
- What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 24ga, 0.51mm
Recommended Findings for the Long Short 3:1 1.60mm Paperclip Chain:
- Clasps – 3x8mm Rectangle Lobster , 5x9mm Rounded Lobster or 5mm Spring
- Soldered Ring (Closed) – 5mm 22ga or 5mm 20ga
How Dapped Chains Are Made:
Dapped chains begin as standard machine-made chains, such as cable or curb styles. These chains pass through precision steel rolling stamps called dapping tools, which mechanically flatten—or “dap”—one or both sides of each individual link. This process adds a mirror-like shine or a delicate faceted texture, all without using cutting tools to shape the metal. Because dapping reshapes rather than removes metal, it preserves the surface integrity, an essential benefit for materials like gold filled.
During production, the chain’s link dimensions may vary slightly, usually within ±5% to account for compression, stretching, or normal wire gauge differences. For instance, a 2.00 mm link may measure between 1.90 mm and 2.10 mm. As a result, some recommended jump rings may fit more tightly than others. However, the end link will always accommodate a 26ga jump ring.
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