Make a diamond link chain by fusing Argentium Sterling Silver

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Published 2023-04-20

Many years ago I found some elongated diamond chain by the foot, unfortunately the vendor no longer stocked it and what I could find @$16US/ft was a bit more than I wanted to spend. So the other option is to make it.

1. Start with 18g round Argentium Sterling Silver
2. Make jump rings, in this case mine are 7.5mm
3. Fuse
4. Shape on bezel mandrel into squares, etc.
5. Anneal
6. Stretch/form into elongated diamonds
7. Anneal
8. Roll through mill to 23g or planish
9. Cut through end of link
10. Add a link
11. Fuse
12. Repeat
13. Pickle
14. Tumbler
15. Add clasp

All Comments (7)

@marenc9648 1 year ago

Thanks again for sharing and the very clear possibility to see the fusing process 😁
@BlooStorm1 1 year ago

Helpful video, as you covered lots of steps. (I’m a newbie)
@erinobrien8408 1 year ago

Thanks for this video!! I just began using Argentium and have only forged some findings so far and haven't fused yet. It blows my mind how much easier Argentium is to work with! I may only work with.925 when doing repairs if necessary, since Sterling is touchier when soldering. Great job on your video!
@user-yr1hc6jq5t 2 months ago

I appreciate the closeup of the fusing process! What butane torch do you use to fuse with?
@wendyshaw6985 7 months ago

Tell me again what is the name of the larger butane torch? Thanks
@aumi.jewels 1 year ago

Where did you get your shears from… I have bought several at Rio Grande on my wholesale account but I have not found shears that cut that doesn’t require filing????