Bail (jewelry)

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A silver bail, not attached to a piece of jewelry, enlarged to show details

A bail is a component of certain types of jewelry, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant. The bail is normally placed in the center of the necklace where the pendant hangs.

Some bails are made so a pendant can be attached after the necklace production is completed. This way, a necklace design can be mass-produced for multiple companies and the pendants can be attached after the necklaces are shipped to them.