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This article is from the Piercing FAQ, by Anne Greenblatt with numerous contributions by others.

2B.2a Basic Jewelry Designs: Bead Ring Or Attached Bead Ring

The bead ring is similar to the captive bead ring except that the bead
is attached, usually by soldering, to one end of the ring which
prevents losing the bead. The disadvantage of the bead ring is that it
must be torqued / twisted sideways to be opened and closed which can
be difficult if the ring is small in diameter and large in gauge or is
not annealed. If the ring is opened and closed frequently it can
become warped or break, particularly if the ring is not annealed.

Since there is no guaranteed permanent method of bonding steel to
steel for body jewelry applications, there is a risk that the bead may
detach from the ring with time or by force. A soldered joint is weak,
especially when metals are mixed, for example when karat gold solder
is used to join steel, and when the surface areas joined together are
very small. The acids in bodily secretions will penetrate any gaps in
the joint and break down the alloys in the solder, weakening the
joint. Over time the joint may come apart. Some manufacturers use
soldering compounds which may not be appropriate for people sensitive
to the high amount of alloys found in the solder, particularly if
solder residues are present beyond the joint.

 

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