Can you shorten a necklace chain?

Simply put on your necklace, gather the excess chain at the back and slip an old earring through the chain. Put the back on the earring and turn the necklace right way around. Voila! No more snagged or hidden necklaces!

Can you make a necklace shorter?

If you have the necessary instruments at your home, the measuring tapes, the scissors, cutting tools, you can also shorten your necklace without the need of a jeweler. Complex types of necklaces such as the snake chain, chains with stones studded on them, or the rope chains are not easy to shorten.

How much does it cost to get a necklace chain shortened?

To shorten a regular chain, the service is around $30-35. For thick chains in Cuban, curb, or Figaro style, the jeweler has to spend more time and labor to remove the links, so expect a corresponding increase of $20 or more in price.

How long does it take to shorten a chain?

Most items take same-day or 1 day turnaround time, while the large chains will require about a week to size and solder due to the thickness and the material.

Can you shorten a Cuban chain?

Yeah, take it to a local jeweler / metal smith.

How do you shorten a thick chain necklace?

To cut small chains, such as necklace chains, you need small pliers that can cut through metal. These are often called "nippers," or wire cutters. Small pliers such as this can be found at any home improvement or craft supply store. If you are just cutting chain one time, use whatever small pliers you have.

How do you shorten a chain?

Shortening the chain

What is this? In order to shorten the link without a chain tool, you need an alternative tool like a hammer, pliers or thin nail. They will assist you in pushing the pin easily. You can position the chain over a socket, and hit it with a hammer.

What is a necklace converter?

Item PS145R. Our Necklace Converter allows you to vary the shape and size of necklaces, turn them into bracelets, and even convert them into an eyeglass lanyard!

How do you double a necklace chain?

Group all your smaller chains together, and bend in the middle. Also bend in the middle of your large chain. Cross the two chains at the bend. Add the lobster clasp, and your necklace is complete!

Can a pearl necklace be shortened?

To maintain a professional look, it's usually best to restring the pearl necklace when shortening it. However here's a technique that allows you to avoid restringing. If your necklace is single-stranded and terminates with a bead tip, use very sharp scissors to cut one thread end between the last bead and the bead tip.

Can bolt cutters cut through chain?

Cheap Chain Cuts Easily

A $20 bolt cutter cuts easily through chains, cables and padlocks up to 3/8 in. thick. It took five seconds with a common 24-in.

How much does it cost to make a chain longer?

Lengthening and/or Shortening

Lengthening a chain can be complicated depending on the chain's design. This may require custom design work. In scenarios like these, the cost may be as high as $290+. Only the jeweler can give you an exact price.

How do you shorten a snake chain?

First, try on your necklace with the pendant and decide how long you want it. Hold onto the clasp with one hand and where you want the chain to end with the fingers of your other hand, slip it off of your neck, and cut right through the chain with a regular old pair of wire cutters.

How do you change a necklace into a bracelet?

Since you're likely adding a choker or two to your collection this summer, I wanted to share a quick trick with you to get double the wear: turn your choker necklace into a bracelet. And it's so easy. Just wrap the choker around your wrist (for me, it loops around my wrist twice) and secure the clasp.

How do you shorten a necklace chain without cutting it?

Simply put on your necklace, gather the excess chain at the back and slip an old earring through the chain. Put the back on the earring and turn the necklace right way around. Voila!