The best way to open a jump ring is by pushing one end forward and the other in the opposite direction.
This is so it won't distort the original circle.
You can do using a flat-head plier on one side and the tip of your thumb and forefinger on the other.
Or you can use two sets of pliers.
Close the same way.
Not like this.
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