Hi,

I am trying to source sterling silver ribbon clamps/end crimps in the UK. I wanted the bar type and not the 'D' shaped ones as I have knitted a silver wire bracelet and it is approx 25mm wide. The 'D' shaped ones would be a bit clumsy looking.

Have just received some of the bar shaped type which were silver plated but the plating came off the bar when I closed the clamps which is really pants. Is there a way to close the clamps without damaging the plating, perhaps?

The only bar shaped ones I can find in sterling silver have to come from China! Surely there is somewhere in the UK that makes these. The alternative is to have a go at making them from scratch or go for the 'D' shaped ones. Any help or suggestions would be so very helpful. Thank you.