How to fix a broken necklace chain.
It happens very quickly.One moment, your favorite necklace is around your neck, and the next thing you know, the chain is in pieces because of a sharp tug.A lot of people think that it is the end for their jewelry, but that is definitely not the case.You can get your broken necklace chain fixed with soldering.
Chain soldering is the process of repairing broken chains with solder, a metal that has a low melting point.The low heat point of solder means that it can be melted without affecting the rest of the metal.The repair should not damage the original components.
If the necklace was plated, color will be applied to the location of the repair.
Like their owners, necklace chains come in a variety of styles.There are more details on common types of necklaces.
Snake chains are a favorite of our customers because they are so seamless and lie on the collarbones.They scare people when they break.Snake chains can be soldered with just the right amount of heat.The seamless appearance is due to the unique shape of the links that are used to construct snake chains.
The cute chains are not easily tangled, but they are fragile in construction.Dog tag jewelry uses this type of chain.If they break, they need some soldering work.
The links of this kind of chain are usually square in shape.Due to the shape of the links, this type of chain can be quite resistant.Depending on the damage, a quick pinch with a pair of pliers can fix the issue.
Modern, street-style fashion is associated with the big and bold type of chain.It is rare for this kind of chain to break.
Rope chains are beautiful because of their appearance.The rope chain is not easy to fix when broken.Due to the complexity of the links, it will require a little more work to be soldered.Depending on the severity of the break, the jeweler will need to weave the links back together to make sure that the repaired part looks the same as the rest.