The answer depends on the size of the bead and the size of the hole in the center of the bead, as wells the size of the chain. Take your bead and chain to a local bead shop. Ask the clerk if she has a sterling spring ring that would fit through th bead and around the chain. That would be the most reasonably priced solution. If not, someone at the store would proboably make you a little sterling hanger just for the price of materials. This would also be quite reasonable and quick. Making a silver hanger for the bead is very basic beading work. So, the shop would know someone to do it for you if they are too busy. Most bead stores offer classes. You might decide to take a class in beginning wire wrap, or working with head pins. Either would teach the techinque of putting a silver wire through the bead, making a loop around the chain, and neatly wrapping the wire at the bottom of the loop so it is secure. Presto, the bead is on your chain and looks great.
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Hobbies are great. Are you in need for materials to make silver bead necklaces? You can find all the necessary materials on Amazon, eBay, or Craigslist.
SOMETIMES YOU CAN USE A BEAD TO KEEP PENDANTS SEPERATED FROM EACH OTHER ON ONE CHAIN
That 9.25 percent of the chain is silver the rest is of various
Stamp 354 on a silver chain likely refers to the metal composition of the chain. It may indicate that the chain is made of 92.5% pure silver, which is the standard purity for sterling silver. This stamp serves as a guarantee of quality and authenticity.
The numbers "825" stamped on a silver chain likely indicate that the chain is made of silver that is 82.5% pure, which corresponds to sterling silver. Sterling silver is a common type of silver used in jewelry because it is durable and has a higher silver content than other types of silver alloys.
You can learn how to make beaded bracelets here http://www.ehow.com/how_4421563_make-sterling-silver-bead-bracelets.html and can buy the beads from any well stocked crafts store.
"925" on a silver chain indicates that the chain is made of sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals like copper. This stamp is a quality mark indicating that the piece meets the standard for sterling silver.
Your silver chain contains nickel if it attracts to a magnet. That means the silver alloy is not sterling .925. It may be a lower grade silver alloy containing less pure silver. Or, it may be a silver colored base metal alloy that contains no real silver at all. Look for a quality stamp or hallmark for further verification of quality.
Put in a captive bead ring.
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"Tib" on a silver chain likely refers to the metal purity or composition of the chain. In the context of jewelry, "tib" could stand for "925," which indicates that the chain is made of sterling silver, which is composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. This marking is a common standard for silver jewelry to denote its quality and authenticity.