Making Better Jewelry with 16 Gauge Jump Rings

If you're tired of your own necklaces falling aside because the wire is definitely too thin, changing to 16 gauge jump rings might be the smartest move a person make for your craft. There's nothing more frustrating than spending hours upon a piece only to have a customer or friend tell you it clicked since the connection has been flimsy. While thinner gauges have their place, 16 gauge is often that will "goldilocks" thickness—sturdy good enough to hold weight, but not so dense that it looks such as hardware you'd find in a garage area. ...

March 18, 2026 · 6 min · Andemariam Reinsch