Jewelry Clasps and Connectors

Pictured here is a split ring that has been opened too much, but this way you can get an idea of how a split ring is formed. When you buy these, the rings will be closer together. A split ring is similar to a jump ring, but instead of either being soldered closed or a slit being left in the ring, they continue around, sort of like a spring. They come in all kinds of different metals. These are most often used as a way to easily connect a pendant or a charm to a piece of jewelry. They can be tricky to use, and there are even split ring pliers available just for this purpose.