Introduction
This guide will teach you to easily repair and replace a small metal jump ring on a dangle earring that may have broken. This guide is applicable to any dangle earring with a stud or hoop and can be easily done at home within 30 minutes. To ensure a successful repair carefully follow the step provided with the listed parts.
Tools
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Locate where the earring stud/hook has detached.
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Look at the two pieces of the dangle earrings for a small loop or jump ring on both pieces.
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Using a chain nose plier, carefully grip the jump ring by its side.
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Use a cutting plier to cut a small opening in the loop.
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With both pliers use the cutting plier to gently grip the side of the small jump ring.
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Using the small nose chain pliers pull back on the small jump ring to create an opening.
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With the small chain nose pliers grip the jump ring.
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Insert the stud/hook portion of the earring into the jump ring.
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Use the jump ring to reattach the the stud.
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With the small chain nose pliers grip the jump ring.
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Insert the main portion of the earring into the jump ring with the stud/hoop.
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Use both pliers to close the loop.
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Firmly grip the edge of the loop using a pair of cutting pliers.
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With a pair of small chain grip pliers gently push the end of the jump ring forward to close the loop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
