The Scoop On Jewellery Findings

What are jewellery findings? In the United States we usually spell it jewlery findings, however, the UK spells it jewellery findings. So, to be fair to everyone, we will use both spellings. Findings are the hardware employed in making jewelry. Specifically, findings are the things used to hold your chains and gemstones together. They are either made of sterling silver, gold or a base metal plated with a valuable metal.

Clasps, earring findings, toggle clasps, silver spacer beads, headpins, and bead caps are all considered findings.

Base metal findings are sometimes lined with silver, gold or a copper finish and are awfully inexpensive. A word to the wise though, for a couple of cents more, get the real deal...you will not regret it!

For example, if you are making sterling silver jewelry, the best recommendation is to only use sterling silver findings. For goodness sakes, you wouldn't want the bracelet, necklace or earrings to turn green.

Have you ever used toggle clasps? The big complaint I have heard about toggle clasp is the fear of losing the piece of jewelry. I'm able to truthfully say, I haven't ever lost any jewelry due to it being a toggle clasp.

Ear Wires and Earring Findings are widely used jewelry findings. These are the hoops and wires used as the backbone of the dangly type earrings.

Crimp bead and tubes are tiny metal beads that flatten when squeezed with a crimping tool or pliers. You use them with flexible beading wire to glue a clasp.

By: Kathy Hickok

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