Bails. The part of the pendant that goes over the chain is called the bail or bale. This holds the piece to the chain. Jewelers typically attach bails to metal pendants.
Comments Section You have to take it to a jeweler to have the bail change. The loop on the top of the bail would have to be cut off. Then a tiny jump ring facing the same way as the pendant soldered on than a traditional large bail (or large jump ring) for the chain to go through.
And you slide on your pendant. And then you close it back up. So here you just added a decorativeMoreAnd you slide on your pendant. And then you close it back up. So here you just added a decorative element to your jewelry.
The bail is normally placed in the center of the necklace where the pendant hangs. Some bails are made so a pendant can be attached after the necklace production is completed.
So first what is a bail the bail is the part that the chain or the cord runs through on a pendant.MoreSo first what is a bail the bail is the part that the chain or the cord runs through on a pendant. There's lots of different styles.
So all you're going to do is very gently. Use your fingers. If you use pliers you might ding up theMoreSo all you're going to do is very gently. Use your fingers. If you use pliers you might ding up the metal. And it's really not necessary it's pretty easy to. Open just gently pull. It.
For small pendants or stones (up to 10mm), a bail size ranging from 6mm to 8mm usually works well. Medium to large pendants (10mm to 25mm) typically require bail sizes from 8mm to 11mm.
Behind the ring. And I'm going to push the ring. Forward. And down while keeping this Loop up hereMoreBehind the ring. And I'm going to push the ring. Forward. And down while keeping this Loop up here okay and as you can see like that we've just threaded the ring onto the necklace.
And there are a couple of little picks on the inside here. And you just take your element. Say youMoreAnd there are a couple of little picks on the inside here. And you just take your element. Say you want to make this agate into a finished piece a pendant.
Tension Adjustment: When putting on the necklace, gently pull it to create some tension, which can help keep the pendant in place. Use a Pendant Lock or Slide: Some necklaces come with a mechanism that allows you to lock the pendant in place or slide it to the desired position.