Gold filled jump rings are also known as split rings. These rings are an integral part of any jewelry. Gold filled jump rings come in several sizes and finishes and can be used to connect or hold the various components of chains together. However, you need to make sure that you use the right size and thickness for your jewel.

To open or close the gold filled jump rings you need to have two good set of jewelry pliers. To avoid scratches on the jump rings it would be wise to cover the teeth of the pliers with a transparent piece of office cello tape.

To open the jump ring, hold it with one set of pliers and slowly apply pressure in the area where the split is with the other pair of pliers. Open the required width and put the jewelry into the jump ring. To close the jump ring, close the pliers over the jump ring at the opposite side of the opening.

Remember, that jump rings hold jewelry pieces such as pendants, or clasp to the chains or bracelets. So you need to ensure that gold filled jump rings of these jewelry pieces are strong and in good condition. However, if you feel that they are not strong enough and have to be replaced, then it can be done easily without damaging the jewelry.

Buy a similar kind of gold filled jump rings. It would be easily available in any reputed jewelry shop.

First remove the old jump ring without causing damage to the chain, pendant or clasp. As mentioned earlier cover the teeth of the pliers with a duct tape to avoid scratches.

Open the new gold filled jump ring and create the required gap. Now slip in the jewelry piece and with the help of the pliers close the jump ring.

To open or close the gold filled jump rings you need to have two good set of jewelry pliers. To avoid scratches on the jump rings it would be wise to cover the teeth of the pliers with a transparent piece of office cello tape.

To open the jump ring, hold it with one set of pliers and slowly apply pressure in the area where the split is with the other pair of pliers. Open the required width and put the jewelry into the jump ring. To close the jump ring, close the pliers over the jump ring at the opposite side of the opening.