A flexible wirelike retainer clip is adapted to hold a plurality of disc-like rings in a stacked assembly. The retainer clip is resilient and can be selectively actuated to hold the rings in a stacked position to facilitate handling for various purposes such as processing the rings while stacked, shipping the rings while stacked and to facilitate release of the rings for assembly to other components. The resilience of the retainer clip facilitates accommodating stacks of rings within a range of varying lengths.