Using Pendants from other Makers on Jai chains??

Shawnie · ‎03-10-2010

The answer is unless they are enhancers, a pendant will probably not fit because the Jai lobster clasp assembly is so large on Jai chains. I was saddened to realize this because i have some large pendants with large bails that i wanted to now wear on my new JAI 3.7 mm chain but they will not fit on any JAI because that clasp assembly is so large. So i went in search of a heavy box chain that would accommodate my older pendants. I went to a “made in the USA brand”, James Avery and looked around. They have a extra heavy box chain in three sizes, up to 3.5 mm. And i believe up to 40”. So i purchased the 18” to try. Under $100, including 2 day air shipping. I can now wear my 80-90s pendants coordinated with more current pieces. In the picture the Jai is the longer one and the JA is the shorter with the pendant. The JA is a tad more square but honestly it is very hard to see the difference. And JA gives me options to wear anything on the chain.

grandma r · ‎10-26-2010

Looks great!!!!

Thanks for the info too!

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

Is there any chance that a jeweler can replace the clasp assembly?

Shawnie · ‎03-10-2010

@Krimpette wrote:
Is there any chance that a jeweler can replace the clasp assembly?

Good question. I don’t know. I really didn’t have a grasp on the size of the assembly until i tried to put this pendant on it. It has a really sizable bail, and no go on either the lobster claw or the connector end. And one more thing, even though the JA is a smaller traditional lobster claw it is easier to put on because it doesn’t move around.

I will say that the Jai closure assembly is leaps and bounds prettier than the simple traditional JA assembly. But that really didn’t matter cause I just wanted a box chain that would fit my older pieces.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

@Shawnie Good buy and it looks great! Thanks for the recommendation!

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Did you see the JA spiga chain? That is my all time favorite for a complex chain. It has a small lobster too.

Shawnie · ‎03-10-2010

@Still Raining wrote:
Did you see the JA spiga chain? That is my all time favorite for a complex chain. It has a small lobster too.

Yes I did! I thought it looked a lot like the new JAI chain. I am looking at the double chain forged circles chain. Going to call one of their retail stores and see if they will send me pics of someone wearing both sizes. Update:just called them. Pics on the way.

Still Raining · ‎03-30-2014

Dang, you made me look! Often if you scroll down there are photos at the bottom of each item.

Their rings (other then the littles) are a wonderful weight. One of my rings is older than my kids. Then the earrings.....

One of my favorite stores.

Shawnie · ‎03-10-2010

@Still Raining wrote:
Dang, you made me look! Often if you scroll down there are photos at the bottom of each item.

Their rings (other then the littles) are a wonderful weight. One of my rings is older than my kids. Then the earrings.....

One of my favorite stores.

LOL! Here are the pics. The 18-20” has my name on it i think. (like those earrings too)