Does anyone on here make jewellery?

[Shinyandnew1]

My daughter has a pretty necklace which has her name shaped out of what looks like wire on a silvery chain. Unfortunately the chain (maybe not silver!) has snapped so it can’t be worn.

I can’t imagine it was expensive but it’s pretty and quite unusual. What would I be searching for if I wanted to get a chain to attach each end of the name section to?? Something with obviously a clasp at the back. I was thinking of Etsy or EBay but it’s not just a plain necklace I want, it’s something that the name bit can be clipped to?

I had a phase of making, costume glass jewelery, you cann buy the clasps and various pieces.You need some plyer type device to join it to the chain.You can buy them for jewelery.Is that what you ment.Would it be better to show us a picture?

Thank you for your reply! I have tiny pliers already, I’m just not sure whether I can buy a necklace with two ends that will easily attach. Here’s a photo-I’ve scribbled out the name.

The chain doesn’t have to be like that-something silver, but I’m not quite sure how to do it?!

When I was doing this there were hobby jewelery companies online, actually even a few shops selling these sort of chains that you could buy.I thknk you didn't have to buy more than 1 chain.

yes I do .....

here are some of my pendants

Ooh, interesting! Can you remember any of the names or what I might search for? It’s not just a chain you put a pendant on, is it-I need something with end chains that easily open and close?

Oh, I can’t see a photo here. Can you think of what I might need to search for to fix the chain in my photo above?

here,,,,

all made from paper

They are pretty, @lovenotwar149

Do you know much about the sort of chain I might need to fix my one?

Thanks! Afraid not. I just use a black thread for mine , I dont know much about chains

Try burhouse.com

Hobbycraft branches have sections with jewellery-making items. Maybe have a good look in there?

My baby has grabbed and broke the chain of a necklace a couple of times (I guess I should have learned my lesson!), I've used these kind of pliers to widen the link in the chain, and then closed it again with small pliers. Could that work?

Oh, sorry, image didn't add

I can help you.

Hang on a min and I’ll make you a list and some links of decently priced places to buy.

do you want actual silver, or happy with plate?

Wow thank you! I don’t mind-I suppose silver would be ideal but depends on cost really?

Thank you to everyone who has replied!

Okay two options but I can help. I’ve been making jewellery for many years.

the easiest route here would be to buy an entire new chain, rather with faffing buying chain, clasps etc. then cut the chain and insert the name using two jump rings.

This chain would be ideal: https://www.cooksongold.com/Finished-Chain/Sterling-Silver-1.7mm-Belcher-Chain-1845cm-Unhallmarked-100-Recycled-Silver-prcode-VVB-AHA&query=Belcher&channel=uk

however you would also need the right tools to buy the chain correctly (side cutter) and some flat nose pliers.

by the time you’ve done that it’ll be adding up. I have those tools and jump rings. If you wanted me to you could buy a necklace and send me your broken one and that one and I’ll do it and post it back (no charge). If you’re nervous about it and want to have a go yourself, i can walk you through. But you will need both pliers AND cutters in order
to cut the chain nearly. I can direct you to some
jump rings on the Cookson site too if that’s the direction you want to go.

Actually you MIGHT be able to get away with the jump rings which are already connecting the chain to the name, but it depends on whether the jump rings will fit through the loops on the new chain. And whether they are soldered shut or just closed.

these are the jump rings - hardly worth worrying if you need them or not given they are cheap and you are already paying for postage

www.cooksongold.com/Findings/Sterling-Silver-Open-Jump-Ring-----Light-3mm-Pack-of-50-prcode-NVHQ-L30F&query=Sterling%20silver%20open%20jump%20rings&channel=uk

And the side cutters… these are the cheapest

https://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/Side-Cutters-110mm,-Value-Range-prcode-999-3704&query=Side%20cutters&channel=uk

you are welcome to add that up and if its cheaper to post to me and not buy the cutters as I say, happy to help.

As a professional Jewellery maker I’d be happy to fix this for you for free & have sent you a PM. There’s no point spending money & stressing when I can do it very quickly & professionally for nothing :) Happy to help 😊

@BuboOwl that's really kind!
I used to work bridal and jewelry and I'm always fixing /making things for friends (and random friends of friends) it's nice to be nice!
@Shinyandnew1 hope you get sorted there's some lovely folk on here x

@Wahine24 aw cheers, I actually get a bit of a buzz from reuniting people with their fixed up bits, guess it’s a bit like being on the repair shop😂

@BuboOwl same!