Solid 14kt Gold Half Flat Dapped Sunburst Paperclip Chain By the Inch

This Half Flat Dapped Oval Sunburst paperclip chain by the inch in solid 14kt gold is a must have! This chain is sold By-the-Inch. Minimum order is 6 inches. How many mm are in an inch? 25.4mm How many cm are in an inch? 2.54cm Dapped Sunburst Oval Measurements: OD: 2.30mm x 4.03mm Thickness: 0.14mm, 38ga ID: 0.60mm What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 24ga, 0.51mm Recommended open jump ring/ wire: Link is very small. Best to wire wrap if not soldering. If soldering / welding – 2.5mm 24ga, 3mm 24ga Paperclip Measurements: OD: 3.77mm x 1.60mm Thickness: 0.42mm, 26ga ID: 2.20mm x 0.78mm What gauge open jump ring to use: Up to 22ga, 0.64mm If soldering / welding – 2.5mm 24ga, 3mm 24ga Recommended Findings for the Half Flat Dapped Oval Paperclip Chain: Clasps: 4.5mm Spring Ring Clasp Soldered ring (closed): 4-5mm soldered ring How Dapped Chains Are Made: Dapped chains begin as standard machine-made chains, such as cable or curb styles. These chains pass through precision steel rolling stamps called dapping tools, which mechanically flatten—or “dap”—one or both sides of each individual link. This process adds a mirror-like shine or a delicate faceted texture, all without using cutting tools to shape the metal. Because dapping reshapes rather than removes metal, it preserves the surface integrity, an essential benefit for materials like gold filled. During production, the chain’s link dimensions may vary slightly, usually within ±5% to account for compression, stretching, or normal wire gauge differences. For instance, a 2.00 mm link may measure between 1.90 mm and 2.10 mm. As a result, some recommended jump rings may fit more tightly than others. However, the end link will always accommodate a 26ga jump ring. View Abbreviation Guide Tips, Tricks and How To's! Follow Stones and Findings on YouTube