Description
14K White Gold Click & Lock Jump Rings combine the familiar form of a standard round jump ring with a hidden locking mechanism that creates a secure closure without soldering — though they solder just as easily as any conventional jump ring. Sold individually, these rings offer professional-grade versatility at a comparable cost to standard jump rings.
The Click & Lock mechanism works by using two pairs of nylon jaw pliers — one gripping each end of the ring — to separate, twist, and move the ends past each other. Pressing the ends together until you hear an audible click confirms the ring is secured. The joined ring can still be separated with deliberate effort, making the closure highly resistant to accidental opening under normal use conditions.
These jump rings are made from 14K White Gold that has not been rhodium plated. As a result, they carry a slight natural yellow tint common to unplated white gold alloys. This is intentional: rhodium plating would be destroyed during soldering, so these rings are supplied unplated and ready for use in finished work. The white gold character is most apparent when compared directly to 14K Yellow Gold.
Features
- Hidden Click & Lock mechanism provides secure closure without soldering
- Compatible with standard soldering techniques — close just like conventional jump rings
- Unplated 14K White Gold — solder-safe, no coating to burn off
- Requires two pairs of nylon jaw pliers for proper closure without marring
- Audible click confirms the ends are locked
- Sold by the piece — order only what you need
Specifications
| Metal | 14K White Gold |
|---|---|
| Plating | None — unplated |
| Shape | Round |
| Closure Type | Click & Lock |
| Sold As | Individual piece |
Available Options
| Part # | Outside Diameter | Wire Diameter | Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 501-1001 | 2.3mm | 0.50mm | 24 GA |
| 501-1007 | 3.0mm | 0.50mm | 24 GA |
| 501-1011 | 4.6mm | 0.65mm | 22 GA |
| 501-1013 | 4.1mm | 0.80mm | 20 GA |
| 501-1016 | 5.3mm | 0.80mm | 20 GA |
| 501-1017 | 5.8mm | 0.80mm | 20 GA |
| 501-1018 | 4.6mm | 0.90mm | 19 GA |
| 501-1025 | 6.0mm | 0.76mm | 20.5 GA |
Notes
- Unplated white gold will show a slight natural yellow tint — this is normal for the alloy and not a defect.
- Most finished white gold jewelry is rhodium plated; these rings are intentionally unplated for soldering compatibility.
- Two pairs of nylon jaw pliers are required to properly engage and disengage the Click & Lock mechanism without marring the ring surface.
Specifications
- Brand
- Otto Frei
- Part #
- 501-1001
- Type
- Jump Rings
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Dimensions
- 0.15 in x 0.15 in x 0.25 in
- Metal
- 14K White Gold
- Plating
- None — unplated
- Shape
- Round
- Closure Type
- Click & Lock
- Sold As
- Individual piece
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