Jewelry Findings Guides

Different types of jewelry bails for attaching pendants to necklaces

Jewelry Bails Guide: Types, Uses, and How to Ch...

Learn how different jewelry bail constructions work, including pinch, snap-on, lower-loop, and connecting-ring styles, and what to check when matching a bail with a pendant, chain, or cord.

Jewelry Bails Guide: Types, Uses, and How to Ch...

Learn how different jewelry bail constructions work, including pinch, snap-on, lower-loop, and connecting-ring styles, and what to check when matching a bail with a pendant, chain, or cord.

Head pins and eye pins for jewelry making shown side by side

Jewelry Pins Guide: Types, Uses, and How to Choose

Learn how head pins and eye pins differ, what jewelry pins are used for, and how to choose the right length, thickness, and construction for your beads.

Jewelry Pins Guide: Types, Uses, and How to Choose

Learn how head pins and eye pins differ, what jewelry pins are used for, and how to choose the right length, thickness, and construction for your beads.

Round crimp beads and crimp tubes compared before crimping

Crimp Beads vs Crimp Tubes: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between round crimp beads and crimp tubes, how these compressible findings work, and what to consider when matching them with beading wire.

Crimp Beads vs Crimp Tubes: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between round crimp beads and crimp tubes, how these compressible findings work, and what to consider when matching them with beading wire.

Crimp beads and decorative bead caps for jewelry making shown as separate jewelry findings

Choosing Crimp Beads and Bead Caps for Jewelry ...

Learn how to choose crimp beads and bead caps by understanding their different functions, important dimensions, compatibility with stringing materials, and fit with different bead shapes.

Choosing Crimp Beads and Bead Caps for Jewelry ...

Learn how to choose crimp beads and bead caps by understanding their different functions, important dimensions, compatibility with stringing materials, and fit with different bead shapes.

Different types of sterling silver bails for pendants including pinch snap-on loop and decorative bails

Sterling Silver Bails Guide

Learn how sterling silver bails connect pendants to chains and cords, explore common bail types such as pinch and snap-on designs, and understand what to check when choosing the right...

Sterling Silver Bails Guide

Learn how sterling silver bails connect pendants to chains and cords, explore common bail types such as pinch and snap-on designs, and understand what to check when choosing the right...

Different types of sterling silver clasps for jewelry making including lobster spring ring toggle barrel and magnetic clasps

Types of Sterling Silver Clasps for Jewelry Making

Learn about the main types of sterling silver clasps used in jewelry making, including lobster, spring ring, toggle, barrel, screw, and magnetic closures. Compare their construction, appearance, and compatibility to...

Types of Sterling Silver Clasps for Jewelry Making

Learn about the main types of sterling silver clasps used in jewelry making, including lobster, spring ring, toggle, barrel, screw, and magnetic closures. Compare their construction, appearance, and compatibility to...