Jewellery findings are the parts used to join jewellery components together to form a completed article.Dorothy Wood The Knotting & Braiding Bible: The Complete Guide to Creative ...2014 - 1446362779 "Basic jewellery findings : These are the basic components of many styles of jewellery. All findings are now available in a range of different metallic finishes including antique, so choose the most suitable colour to match or contrast with your ..."
Types Clasps to complete necklaces and bracelets Earwires to link an earring to the wearer's ear Ring blanks for making finger rings Bails, metal loops, and jump rings, for completing jewellery. Jump rings can be used by themselves for chains Pin stems and brooch assemblies Tuxedo stud findings, letters of the alphabet, cluster settings, metal beads and balls Plastic, fabric or metal stringing material for threading beads
Findings are available in all the jewellery metals—sterling silver, plated silver, gold, niobium, titanium, aluminium, and copper.
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