What Is a Split Key Ring

Pivot Point Split Key Rings are made of high quality, nickel plated steel and designed to lay flat. Special wire drawn to a half circle shape is wound with the flat surfaces together. Used as key rings, cotters, and attachments for Steel Lanyards or Nylon Lanyards; these rings are strong and attractive. …

What is a split ring used for?

Split rings are great for making key chains, zipper pulls, tag connectors and more. These are usually created with at least a 16 gauge (1.2mm thick) or thicker. In order to be successful, you would want to use a thicker gauge ring for your jewelry piece.

What is the difference between a split ring and a jump ring?

Exposed Ends – Split rings have two ends, just like jump rings do, but a split rings ends are exposed and can abrade your skin when used in jewelry while a jump rings ends are closed flush to each other. … If a jump ring is closed properly, it should never snag or scratch.