A cross attached to a necklace by means of a curved bail. Sixth or seventh century. From the collection of the Museum of Byzantine Art, Berlin.

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]

Overview

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. [2]

Classic bail

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.[3]

Hidden bail

A pendant can also be made with a "hidden bail." A hidden bail is typically connected to the back of a pendant in such a way that the chain can pass through and support the pendant, but the bail cannot be seen. [4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Bail (Jewelry) - Definition,meaning - Online Encyclopedia". en.mimi.hu. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
  2. ↑ Bolat, Jeff. "Zoughaib And Sons Jewelry". Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  3. ↑ "Bail: Jewelry Definition". Calla Gold Jewelry. 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
  4. ↑ "금 체인 여자 레이어드 줄 목걸이". Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  5. ↑ "Goldankauf Berlin". Retrieved 2021-08-26.


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