Bail (jewelry)
A bail (also spelled "bale") is a component of certain types of jewelry, mostly necklaces, that is used to attach a pendant or stone.[1] 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.
A classic bail allows the chain to pass through and is connected by a ring to the pendant. Bails are a frequently pre-made component used on an otherwise handmade piece of jewelry.[2]
References
- ↑ "Bail". Retrieved 27 October 2011.
- ↑ http://www.callagold.com/jewelry-definitions/bail-jewelry-definition/
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