riv·et·ing | ˈri-və-tiŋ
verb
A method of joining two objects together by making hole in each piece, before passing a screw--composed of the same metal as the piece--through the holes to join the parts
Riveting is a procedure used in jewelry to join two objects together by making a small hole in each object and then connecting them with a pin or screw that’s composed of the same material as the two pieces being joined together. Riveting was commonly used in the jewelry industry when soldering was not recommended due to the risk of applying heat to a specific piece. It is also effective when one of the two pieces being joined is intended to swivel or otherwise move after being joined. Soldering is a more permanent join that doesn’t allow for movement of either piece, so it’s important to select the right style of joining when crafting jewelry.
