| I get this question all the time. And I always | | | | They are very easy to use, and inexpensive to |
| respond with the same truthful answer. "It | | | | replace should you decide to rearrange charms or |
| depends". I want to stress that there is no way | | | | swap them out to another bracelet. This is |
| to be absolutely sure beyond any question that a | | | | something charm collectors do regularly by the |
| charm won't come off your bracelet should you | | | | way. I've even been able to reuse them |
| bang or snag it just the right way. | | | | sometimes when I place a charm on another link. |
| Having said that, the most secure way to attach | | | | Snapeez jump rings are much more reliable than |
| charms to a charm bracelet is, of course, jeweler | | | | ordinary jump rings because of the bond they |
| soldering. A reputable jeweler that is | | | | develop when snapped into place. And then of |
| knowledgeable about dealing with vintage charm | | | | course I give my disclaimer when answering my |
| bracelets will charge about $5 for a silver solder | | | | email inquiries, "I believe that if you catch a charm |
| and $10 for gold. I still use this method for all my | | | | and twist it just the right way, with just the right |
| expensive gold bracelets. It's important to place | | | | amount of force, these would of course come |
| them exactly the way you want on the bracelet | | | | unhooked. It is not a permanent bond." I think it |
| though because it's a permanent bond unless the | | | | would have to be a hard "twist", and not just an |
| ring is cut open, in which case it will need to be | | | | ordinary pull to unhook them though. So no, these |
| re-soldered or replaced. | | | | are not as secure as soldering. But they are an |
| The Snapeez magic jump rings are, in my opinion, | | | | affordable and reliable substitute for everyday |
| the next best thing. I have used them for years | | | | wear. I use them all the time and so do lots of |
| and never once lost a charm. And I know many | | | | my friends. They're an excellent method of |
| other charm collectors, and happy customers, | | | | attaching moderately valued charms to your |
| that swear by them. They have a little ridge on | | | | masterpiece creations. So give them a try and |
| the edges of the connecting ends of the ring that | | | | good luck charm collecting. |
| "snap" into place when brushed together just right. | | | | |