Objective: To open a jump ring to make chainmail.

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

Possible answers:
(A). Grip each side of the jump ring with your hands, and pull the ring open.Twist in such a way that the two ends separate side to side, and stay open..
(B). Grip each side of the jump ring with a pair of pliers, and pull the ring open.Twist in such a way that the two ends separate side to side, and stay open..
(B).