Review on Kissitty 2000pcs Stainless Steel Open Jump Rings - 10mm Size for Chainmail Making Jewelry Findings by Linda Diaz

A recent small key/purse charm project brought me here. After some research I found the need to use a connecting ring as the main material for connecting parts. This brand is highly recommended on a reputable craft website. As this is my first time working with this type of project I had a hard time sizing it so I took the variety pack thinking one of these should work. Also, 18 gauge seems to be the most common. I am very glad I chose this option as not only does it provide the much needed connecting rings, but also allows me to mix and match. to create several patterns of mail and pendants. This is my first time working with these and I've definitely struggled with some of the tools and techniques on every project. The material seems to hold up fairly well to repeated scratches and accidental, albeit slight, disturbances. I opened them in the recommended way (twist, don't pull). The switches are pretty sweet. Having absolutely no jewelry making experience I cannot comment or confirm the quality. But I assume they have to be at least stainless steel? Yes, the largest (10mm) can be inserted/bent by hand to some degree, my sore fingertips are a testament to these actions. Even the smallest (4mm) cannot be opened and I suspect by eye they are under 18 gauge. This is not a problem for my projects as I only have to open the large rings to get through. The resulting chains and pendants appear to be quite durable. The box with the assortment closes securely. For me it would last a long time.