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What Chain to use and what Wire to use for Necklaces

January 16th, 2010 Andy Turner Leave a comment Go to comments

Hi All,

I was recently asked a question from one of my Ebook buyers about how to match up the wire with the chain when making name necklaces.

Ok, here is what I use, the measurements are the same for any wire and chain, this is Sterling Silver that i use:

Sterling Silver wire (hard drawn) 18 gauge
Jump rings Sterling Silver wire (hard drawn) 20 gauge (I make them myself)
Long Curb Diamond Cut Sterling Silver Chain. Approximately 0.06 inches (1.5mm) Across Link

Example of an 18 inch sterling silver chain to fix to a personalized name made from wire to be worn as a name necklace

An 18 inch Sterling Silver (medium) chain which will fit average neck size


The 20 gauge (0.9 mm) sterling silver wire I use to make jump rings

The 20 gauge (0.9 mm) sterling silver wire I use to make jump rings


Here is how I buy the chains from my supplier

Here is how I buy the chains from my supplier


Here is the chain, jump rings and name before assembly

Here is the chain, jump rings and name before assembly


Here is the chain attached to the top left of the name with the jump ring

Here is the chain attached to the top left of the name with the jump ring


Closeup of the chain attached to the Name

Closeup of the chain attached to the Name

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